Building the Array (2)

February 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments · 2008 The Listening Array

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Yesterday we finished the wood frame. Today we’ll wire the speaker system, install the AV equipment, and fasten and finish the plastic. If all goes according to schedule, we’ll be done tonight.

The audio we’re using in the video is from an 1878 Russian choral piece, Вы жертвою пали (You Fell Victims). Here’s a translation of the last few stanzas:

And the tyrant is feasting in luxurious palaces
Drowning his anguish in wine
But the deadly (fatal) hand is drawing
Threatening letters on the wall.

Tyranny shall fall and the people will rebel
The great powerful and free people
Farewell our brothers! You have walked with honor
Your road of worthiness and righteousness (nobility).

[The rank of young (fresh) soldiers is following your footsteps
Ready to die and to accomplish high deeds
Farewell our brothers! You have walked with honor
Your road of worthiness and righteousness.]

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2 Comments so far ↓

  • gypsy

    Sheesh, I always get tired just looking at the photos and hearing the descriptions of your work, you industrious people. I don’t know how you do it! Enjoy your time in sunny Southern California. Wish we could be there to see this work in person.

  • marina

    Good luck with your presentation!

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