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The audio piece titled "Shutting a Door in a Staircase on September 11, 2017" begins with the faint distant sounds of a bustling environment. The echo of footsteps reverberates around the stone-cold walls of a staircase, creating an atmosphere of solitude amidst the chaos outside. A door, old and worn, creaks open, the sound piercing the air with a high-pitched squeak that speaks volumes of its age and usage. The hinge groans under the strain, adding another layer of character to the field-recording. Then, with a firm and deliberate motion, the door is pulled shut. The close is punctuated by a final, defiant squeak - a last cry before the door settles into silence. The echo of the closing door fades away, absorbed by the surrounding staircase, leaving behind a quiet that feels heavier than before. The recording ends, leaving an imprint of a single moment on September 11, 2017, captured in raw,
