Riding a specific line of the tube in London is a truly unique experience. From the Central Line, the Northern Line, the Piccadilly Line, the Bakerloo Line, Victoria Line, Jubilee Line, and the DLR, each are representative of different spaces, sounds, colours, and destinations.

The journey from Greenwich Station to Cutty Sark is especially sonically reflective for me because in most cases I forget to put on my headphones until the train reaches Island Gardens.

The rhythm of the tracks, the melody in the announcements and the ambience of the murmur that surrounds everyone are various aspects of the sonic environment that make up the DLR. Outside noise is also an important facet of the DLR, as the train is located above ground. I take this line every day, to get to school, visit friends, or run errands.

Until listening back to the audio I recorded on the stereo zoom portable recorder I did not realise the power of the audio in that journey. Listening to it triggered certain memories and gave me a sense of place and location as if I were physically on the train. The layering of the sounds is unique yet incredibly simple, which emphasises the power of arrangement and role in forming soundscapes and music.