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Between the Ears - Water Towers of New York - BBC Sounds

Between the Ears - Water Towers of New York - BBC Sounds

Between the Ears

Water Towers of New YorkWater Towers of New York

Released On: 03 Jun 2017

Available for over a year

A soundscape centring on the water tanks atop some of New York City's tall buildings.

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