Project 3

Here's my sound clip!
Project 3

Artist Statement

            For my project, I wanted to create a recording that would evoke a sense of panic and urgency in the audience. I though of my own anxiety and process of becoming overwhelmed not only with the environment and responsibilities, but also with my own thoughts racing through my mind. Overall, there are only so many hours in the day and only so much can be accomplished before you start another day.

Several sounds are consistent throughout the recording, but more sounds are added to build up the anxiety and unnerving tone of the piece. I also mixed both familiar sounds associated with pressure, such as traffic and reporters, with sounds that are more abstract representations of anxiety. The sounds gradually build up and overlap at the end of the piece, but then suddenly cut off only to hear the clock still ticking. This demonstrates how time never stops and anxiety is an internalized reaction to stress.