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Sounds of the city. Sound effects and everyday ambient sounds

Sounds of the city. Sound effects and everyday ambient sounds
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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

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

[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

Street Sounds 2 “Road Nosie”
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 Noise - City Street Ambience AMBI 023
[Audio Material] City Street Ambient Noise - City Street Ambience AMBI 023

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.

Sounds of the City : Cityscape – 60 minutes

Sounds of the City : Cityscape – 60 minutes
Sounds of the City : Cityscape - 60 minutes

This piece perfectly matches the urban imagery shown in the visuals, letting you hear the bustle of the city.

From the light footsteps to the blaring horns of passing cars, you can perceive a wide variety of sounds with your own ears.

city street noise Sound Effect

Sounds of the City : Cityscape – 60 minutes
city street noise Sound Effect

These are free overseas urban ambient sound effects.

They were recorded in a sparsely populated area with mainly car sounds, so besides depicting a city environment, they also seem useful when you want to evoke a sense of loneliness.

The short playback length also makes them well-suited as production sound effects.

High Street – Sound effect

It’s a piece that almost makes you see people striding briskly through the city.

With little of the unsavory noise, it’s recommended for those who want to enjoy a formal, smart urban atmosphere.

It’s also great when you want to evoke a clean, orderly city.