Sounds of the city. Sound effects and everyday ambient sounds
I’ve gathered a variety of city sounds—the crisp morning air of a town, the bustling shopping districts, and the murmur of urban streets.
Please take your time and enjoy the vivid, immersive afterglow that makes the crowd’s energy almost visible.
Sounds of the City: Sound Effects and Everyday Ambient Sounds (1–10)
[Work/Study BGM] The gentle bustle of the city becomes a soothing background soundtrack
![[Work/Study BGM] The gentle bustle of the city becomes a soothing background soundtrack](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZR8ejBRbq0g/sddefault.jpg)
This work shines with a superb sense of balance—neither too close nor too distant, neither too noisy nor too quiet.
You can hear voices here and there, but they slip through your mind as part of the ambient surroundings, so they don’t interfere with your concentration.
[Effect of easing irritation] Conversation and ambient sounds at an amusement park — Healing at the Amusement Park
Since this work was recorded at a theme park, it is enveloped in an especially bright atmosphere among urban sound effects.
Another characteristic is that children’s voices make up a considerable portion, so listening when you want to feel bright and lively should deliver the desired effect.
Busy Street Sound Effect

This work has a quite clear sound quality.
The recording is so detailed that you can distinctly tell apart people’s voices, which makes it less suitable as ambient sound to enjoy as a single category of “people around you.” It can be described as a distinctive piece whose characteristics may divide opinions.
[Audio Material] City Street Ambient Noise – City Street Ambience AMBI 023
![[Audio Material] City Street Ambient Noise - City Street Ambience AMBI 023](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9-Wl-krCmJA/hqdefault.jpg)
It was likely created with use in amateur games and similar projects in mind.
The playback length is kept short, so it seems you can insert it without much editing.
The audio quality is at a standard level, making it quite easy to use.
Sound Effect – Busy City Street

I introduced a video with the same title a little while ago, but this work features a different city.
Rather than focusing on sound effects, it leans more toward a visual piece, letting you enjoy watching people coming and going.
It offers a unique way to appreciate it, as if you’re observing people with a fixed-point camera.
Sound Effect – Busy City Street

This work was recorded in a bustling crowd where audio issues are common, yet it exhibits virtually no muffled mic sound or noise, resulting in a very high-quality production.
You can clearly distinguish people’s conversations and blaring car horns, making it feel as if you can experience the lively atmosphere firsthand.
Surprisingly calming with city sounds [BGM for work]
![Surprisingly calming with city sounds [BGM for work]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pY9OTicPgEY/sddefault.jpg)
This piece is a recording of the bustle of an urban area.
In addition to the clamor of people, it includes sound effects resembling a train, allowing you to sense the atmosphere in front of a station by ear.
It’s unclear whether it was a recording error, but a drawback may be that some portions appear to be in a state of quiet.


