Hello,

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My name is Michelle Bowen, and I’m an artist based in New York State. If you’re reading this, I hope it means you’re curious about joining a global audio art and peace project called, "A Peace of Silence."

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This project centers on something we rarely pay attention to: ambient room tone—the subtle sound a space makes when no one is speaking. It’s the quiet presence that holds a room together, carrying its character, its emotion, and its spirit. My intention is to gather these acoustic “heartbeats” from people in every country around the world.

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By sharing a moment of your silence, you’re offering a small but meaningful piece of your life. Each recording becomes part of a continuously evolving single global sound—one that grows with every submission and stands as a living symbol of peace, connection, and our shared humanity.

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Four (4) simple steps to record your quiet room tone:

1. Choose an inside space, close all windows and doors, shut off unecessary items. 

2. Holding your mobile phone sideways*, open to video mode, point the camera at anything you want in your chosen space. Make sure your microphone is on!

3. Press record to capture approximately 90 seconds of audio and video. Remain as still and quiet as possible. 

4. Upload your recording to the submission form below (scroll down on) or click this link:

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Recording suggestions and additional information:

• The goal is to make your inside space as quite as possible

• Close all windows and doors of your room

• Turn off anything that is "unnecessary" (e.g., television, radio, table fan)

• Remove pets unless they can be quite and still

• Your 90 second recording will be edited to 60 seconds. Additionally, there may be a need to edit out any clicks or pops that sometimes happen randomly on digital recordings or other loud unexpected disruptions (e.g., dog barking, someone talking etc.).

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If you have any issues with the submission form or questions, contact me directly at michellebowenart@gmail.com  or +1‑518‑281‑2987 via iMessage, Whatsapp, LINE 

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Thank you for considering this invitation. If you have any further questions, please reach out to me at the above contact options. I am deeply grateful for your time and look forward to including your unique room tone.

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With warm regards and heartfelt appreciation.

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Michelle Bowen

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Note: This is a labor‑of‑love art project with no expectation of profit. If profits occur, they will be donated to a recognized peace‑focused organization. Copyrights are owned by the artist, Michelle Bowen.

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