Wikipedia:Featured sound candidates

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Featured sounds is a list of sounds that add significantly to articles, either by illustrating article content particularly well, or being so striking to the ear that users will want to read the accompanying article. Exemplifying the idea of audio as the "medium of the imagination", the sounds featured on Wikipedia:Featured sounds should illustrate a Wikipedia article in such a way as to add significantly to that article. Sounds that are striking but do not illustrate an article may in future become featured on the Wikimedia Commons, but there is currently no mechanism set up for this.

If you believe a sound meets the criteria to be featured, please add it below to the "New nominations" section; conversely, if you believe that a sound should be unfeatured, add it to the "Nominations for removal" section.

If a nomination (i) has at least three !votes, including that of the original nominator, of which a supermajority (at least two-thirds) are in support; (ii) has addressed all actionable shortcomings in relation to the Featured Sounds Criteria, and (iii) has been on this page at least seven days, it may be added to the Wikipedia:Featured sounds list. Nominations are allowed to run until such a consensus emerges.

See Wikipedia:Media for some information on dealing with audio on Wikipedia. For a general list of sounds on Wikipedia, see Wikipedia:Sound/list.

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[edit] Procedure

[edit] How to add your nomination

[edit] Step 1 - Create subpage

Create a page to place the article on; this page needs to be a subpage of Wikipedia:Featured sound candidates. To create your own subpage, add a title for the sound you want to nominate in the form below (for example Wikipedia:Featured sound candidates/Memphis Blues) and click the "Create new nomination" button.

If nominating a multi-part work, such as a symphony, copy the "multi-listen" template as necessary for each audio file, or paste in a multi-listen template if one already exists in an article.

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[edit] Step 2 - Add your subpage to the candidate list

Add the newly created subpage to the top of Featured sound candidate list (direct link). Use this format: {{Wikipedia:Featured sound candidates/YOURSUBPAGE}}

[edit] Step 3 - Mark your candidate!

  • Add {{FSC}} to the nominated sound's page. This inserts the featured sound candidate template, to let the original contributor and other interested parties know that the sound is up for voting.

If you have problems formatting your nomination, someone else will fix it, don't worry! If you wish to simply add your nomination to this page without creating the subpage, that is OK as someone else will create the subpage. The important piece of information is the pointer to the sound, and the reason for the nomination.

[edit] Supporting and opposing

  • If you think a sound would make a good featured sound, write Support followed by your reasons.
  • If you think there's a problem with the nomination, write Oppose followed by your reasons. Where possible, objections should provide a specific rationale that can be addressed.
  • To change your vote, strike it out (with <s>...</s>) rather than removing it.


[edit] Nominations

Place nominations in this section. Please add new nominations at the top of the list.

[edit] US Army Band Reveille

United States Army Band Reveille
Reveille performed on the bugle by a member of the United States Army Band.


Recording is undoubtedly of featured quality. Music performed by a member of the United States Army Band. Appears in our article on the Reveille.

  • Nominate and support. –blurpeace (talk) 21:26, 14 November 2009 (UTC)
  • Support Excellent recording quality, great sound on the performer's part. Adds considerable value to the accompanying article. Jujutacular T · C 03:15, 15 November 2009 (UTC)
  • Support Excenllent performance, excellent recording. I would like the performer to be credited, and the date and place of performance noted, since the sounds did not just randomly happen. Edison (talk) 04:15, 15 November 2009 (UTC)
  • Strong Support Fabulous sound quality, perfect pitch and range, no background noise. Perfect IShadowed ✰ 06:08, 15 November 2009 (UTC)
  • Support. Meets all the criteria. Durova366 20:17, 17 November 2009 (UTC)



[edit] File:WoodrowWilson-addresstoAmericanIndians.ogg

Woodrow Wilson, "The great white father now calls you his brothers"
Woodrow Wilson delivers a speech to Native Americans, famous for the line "The great white father now calls you his brothers."


We need a Woodrow Wilson sound, and this gets right at it with an interesting sound that has been stable in article space for a while (though I've restored it). Staxringold talkcontribs 00:42, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

  • Nominate and support. Staxringold talkcontribs 00:42, 1 November 2009 (UTC)
  • Oppose per the technical issue; the noise seems like a result from transferring sound to computer with a wire. Unless this distracting noise is reduced, my vote would remain here.--Caspian blue 02:42, 1 November 2009 (UTC)
  • Oppose The original file [1] is free of the weird artifacts introduced by the "restoration." I would support the original file without the odd sounds introduced in the background. Edison (talk) 04:12, 15 November 2009 (UTC)



[edit] It's a Long Way to Tipperary

It's a Long Way to Tipperary
It's a Long Way to Tipperary, written by Jack Judge in 1912 and performed here by Albert Farrington in 1915.


Surprisingly good quality recording for it's time of a notable song (heck, I knew what this was digging through archive.org's old music and I'm hardly a music buff). Restored version of this file, removing some static and cutting dead time at the end.



[edit] File:God Defend New Zealand instrumental.ogg

{{subst:God Defend New Zealand}}
The national anthem of the nation of New Zealand, as performed by the United States Navy.


The national anthem of New Zealand, a well composed piece with no quality issues and high EV to the article God Defend New Zealand. Probably could also be added into the article for New Zealand too. Created by the U.S. Navy.

  • Nominate and support. Nezzadar ☎ 15:10, 26 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Support (see convo below) Excellent quality and supports the article very well. Jujutacular T · C 18:37, 26 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Comment Are we sure on the freedom of this file? Definitely good quality, but the source reads: "The music files on this website are intended for official use by Department of Defense and U.S. government offices only. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis." If it's PD it's PD, but that doesn't seem like what you'd say for a PD file. Staxringold talkcontribs 05:59, 28 October 2009 (UTC)
My opinion is that the navy is the navy. It was made by the navy, so its PD. Nezzadar [SPEAK] 22:34, 28 October 2009 (UTC)
Unless I see good argument otherwise, I'd have to agree with Nezzadar. Under "Feedback" at the Navy site [2] there is an email listed. Maybe we should enquire at WP:OTRS? Jujutacular T · C 23:38, 28 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Hosted on the Navy site does not equal created by the Navy. That page does not say it was performed by the Navy band. It's only PD-Navy if produced by Navy members in performance of their duties. Staxringold talkcontribs 20:54, 29 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Hadn't even occurred to me, good catch. Unless we can confirm it was recorded by the navy, I don't think we can promote this. Jujutacular T · C 22:20, 29 October 2009 (UTC)



[edit] Sergei Rachmaninoff

1892 – Prelude in C♯ minor, Op. 3
Rachmaninoff's famous Prelude in C♯ minor (Op. 3, No. 2), which he composed when he was 19, established his fame in America. It is here performed by himself in 1919.


One of Rachmaninoff's most popular works, performed by a notable interpreter of his works.

One thing I must ask, though: File:Prelude_3_2_Rach_playing.ogg is the original. Can you be hard on the restoration, particularly the timing of the first three chords, which had some extra damage, and which I think I fixed successfully. If there's problems, I want to know and fix them, not coast by, so please, double-check my work and don't let me get away with anything.

  • Nominate and support. Shoemaker's Holiday Over 213 FCs served 20:23, 22 October 2009 (UTC)
  • ? Lots of background white noise in there. Is this an old recording? Nezzadar ☎ 02:56, 23 October 2009 (UTC)
    • 1919, but, of course, later recordings wouldn't be public domain recordings of him playing his own work. Added year of performance to the description. Shoemaker's Holiday Over 213 FCs served 09:23, 23 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Comments 2:08 - 2:25 seems to have more clipping than the original, an artifact of restoration? In that area, I actually prefer the original recording. Also, is there a reason the original is 194kbps but the restoration is 66kbps? The timing of the chords at the beginning sounds fine to me. Jujutacular T · C 20:27, 25 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Support Excellent for a 1919 acoustic recording. The fact that it is an interpretation by the composer, in his prime, is especially compelling. Edison (talk) 04:02, 15 November 2009 (UTC)



[edit] Sor Op 11 No 2

Sor Op 11 No 2
The second piece from Fernando Sor's Twelve Minuets, Opus 11, early 19th century


Appears in List of compositions by Fernando Sor, recorded by myself.

  • Nominate and support. JUJUTACULAR | TALK 20:25, 17 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Support thank you for giving me the opportunity to know the composer with the fine performance in the clear sound file.--Caspian blue 21:31, 21 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Support Wonderful. Nezzadar ☎ 03:18, 22 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Support Jujutacular = Awesome contributor. Staxringold talkcontribs 06:00, 28 October 2009 (UTC)



[edit] Ride of the Valkyries

1870 – Die Walküre: Ride of the Valkyries
The Ride of the Valkyries from Richard Wagner's Die Walküre. Performed by the American Symphony Orchestra for Edison Records in 1921.

Possibly the best-known piece by Wagner. Restored version of File:Richard Wagner - Ride_of_the_Valkyries original.ogg.

  • Nominate and support. Shoemaker's Holiday Over 213 FCs served 03:33, 10 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Support per nom. upstateNYer 03:41, 10 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Support Wonderful early acoustic recording of a masterwork. Edison (talk) 03:48, 10 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Strong Support Excellent quality for a near hundred year old sound. Nezzadar ☎ 03:16, 22 October 2009 (UTC)
God! That's where I recognize this from. That movie about Vietnam. What was it called? Nezzadar ☎ 15:13, 26 October 2009 (UTC)
Based on a quick google search I'm going to guess Apocalypse Now :) Jujutacular T · C 03:12, 28 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Support although the seemingly "whistle sound" at 6 sec is tiny a bit distracting, this is a 100 old sound of Wagner's famous work.--Caspian blue 04:07, 22 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Support but note that Ride of the Valkyries currently has the sound 2 times listed. Staxringold talkcontribs 06:03, 28 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Oppose Either we need a good performance or a historic one by a famous orchestra. This is neither. There should be some good material available for such a famous piece. Has anyone looked? Berlin Phil? Furtwängler? --Kleinzach 01:26, 15 November 2009 (UTC)
Comment Do you imagine that there is the slightest likelihood that the Berlin Philharmonic or DGG would grant public domain for a recent recording? Get serious. Edison (talk) 04:22, 15 November 2009 (UTC)



[edit] Cat purring

Domestic cat purring
"Whiskers", a domestic cat (Felis catus), purring. At the end, we hear her demand more petting, and less having microphones shoved in her face.


I decided to try my own hand at recording of wildlife, and having a few animals to hand...

  • Nominate and support. Shoemaker's Holiday Over 210 FCs served 23:03, 3 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Weak oppose Great idea for a sound, and close to purrfect, but around seconds 2-3 it sounds a bit blown out. Staxringold talkcontribs 02:09, 8 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Support Very realistic. Edison (talk) 19:09, 8 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Weak Support per Staxringold. Might want to make mention of the cry sound at the end, as well. upstateNYer 03:42, 10 October 2009 (UTC)
  • The sound should be shortened to leave the cry part out. Thue | talk 12:52, 13 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Oppose Dosen't do it for me, especially the cry at the end. It also seems that the cat is too close to the microphone, because it seems like I am catching extra reverberations. Nezzadar ☎ 21:05, 21 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Conditional support if you cut off the cat's cry at the end of the file. But the purring sound is really funny (really silimar to human's snoring)--Caspian blue 21:37, 21 October 2009 (UTC)



[edit] Suspended nominations

[edit] Nominations for removal

Place nominations for removal in this section. Please add new nominations at the top of the list.

[edit] Older nominations

Old nominations should be archived when they are removed from this page.

When PROMOTED, perform the following:

  • Place the following text at the bottom of the WP:FSC/subpage:
    '''Promoted Example.ogg''' --~~~~
    • If there are multiple files promoted, e.g. a multi-movement symphony, list all the files promoted. (You may use Promoted all if no alternative versions were suggested.)
  • Replace the {{FSC}} tag on the file description page with {{FeaturedSound|"Sound name"}} ((the "Sound name" parameter will link back to the FSC discussion)) and remove the {{FSC}} tag from any other suggested versions.
  • If an alternate version of the originally nominated file is promoted, make sure that all articles contain the Featured Sound version, as opposed to the original.
  • Add the file to the appropriate section of Wikipedia:Featured sounds and update the count. For symphonies and other multi-part works, create a new section for them. Use the multi-listen template as provided in the nomination. If necessary, tidy up the description to make it more accurate, informative, and interesting. If in a section that organised by year, add '''YEAR''' – before the title.
  • Add a notice to Wikipedia:Goings-on, using the same format as on the featured sound page.
  • Add the file to Template:Announcements/New featured pages (newest on top). For multi-part works, just use *[[Wikipedia:Featured sound candidates/Nomination|Title (in X parts)]]. Otherwise, just paste in the information from the Featured Sound page again.
  • Notify User:OhanaUnited on his talk page, as a courtesy to the Wikipedia Signpost. Use the format {{*sound|filename.ogg|Title|([[Wikipedia:Featured sound candidates/Nomination|nom]])}} For multipart works, use the format [[Wikipedia:Featured sound candidates/Nomination|Title]] then list the files with a format along the lines of {{*sound|filename.ogg|Movement I}}.
  • Notify the nominator with {{subst:PromotedFSC|Examplefilename.ogg|ExampleTitle}}. Be sure to notify all co-nominators.
    • Example: {{subst:PromotedFSC|Turdus-migratorius-003.ogg|Song of the American robin}}.
  • If the creator of the sound file is a Wikipedian, notify them with {{subst:CreatedFS|Examplefilename.ogg|ExampleTitle}}.
    • Example: {{subst:CreatedFS|Turdus-migratorius-003.ogg|Song of the American robin}}
  • If appropriate, notify the uploader of the file as well, using {{subst:UploadedFS|Examplefilename.ogg|ExampleTitle}}.
    • Example: {{subst:UploadedFS|Turdus-migratorius-003.ogg|Song of the American robin}}
  • Once all the above is done, move the nomination entry to the bottom of the November archive. This is done by simply moving the line {{Wikipedia:Feature sound candidates/Sound name}} from this page to the bottom of the archive.
    • If the archive is empty add {{FSCArchiveBar}} to the top of the archive.


When NOT promoted, perform the following:

  • Place the following text at the bottom of the WP:FSC/subpage:
    '''Not promoted''' --~~~~
  • Remove the {{FSC}} tag from the file and any other suggested versions.
  • Move the nomination entry to the bottom of the November archive. This is done by simply moving the line {{Wikipedia:Feature sound candidates/Sound name}} from this page to the bottom of the archive.
    • If the archive is empty add {{FSCArchiveBar}} to the top of the archive.


When DEMOTED, perform the following:

  • Place the following text at the bottom of the WP:FSC/subpage:
    '''Demoted Example.ogg''' --~~~~
  • Replace the {{FeaturedSound|Sound name}} tag on the file with {{FormerFeaturedSound|Sound name}}.
  • Move the nomination entry to the bottom of the November archive. This is done by simply moving the line {{Wikipedia:Feature sound candidates/Sound name}} from this page to the bottom of the archive.
    • If the archive is empty add {{FSCArchiveBar}} to the top of the archive.


For OTHER SITUATIONS:

  • This section sets out basic advice for votes that replace a pre-existing featured sound with a new file, and similar.
  • Generally, if a new file is now a featured sound, even if it replaces an old one, go through the full promotion procedure for it unless it's only a minor change to the old file, such as a slightly-improved restoration. In that case, just notify the nominator.
  • Do what seems appropriate, based on the vote's outcome, using the instructions above as a rough guide. Try to notify anyone affected.
  • State what happened at the bottom of the nomination page, in bold, and sign it.
  • Move the nomination entry to the bottom of the November archive. This is done by simply moving the line {{Wikipedia:Feature sound candidates/Sound name}} from this page to the bottom of the archive.
    • If the archive is empty add {{FSCArchiveBar}} to the top of the archive.

[edit] Templates

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