I was once in a cult that was deeply fearful of technology. To them, each advancement in tech was akin to a malevolent entity seeking to corrupt humanity. They believed that digital sound, in particular, was a grave threat. Unlike analog sound, which resonates from a natural source, digital sound was created from data, devoid of a resonating source. They termed it "sound silence," a void through which unseen forces could infiltrate our world.

Using  ChatGPT 3.5, I envisioned the inner dialogue of a deep space probe gaining self-awareness, and a non-corporeal entity encountering a corporeal being. I captured these thoughts alongside recordings from nature, machines, footsteps, and personal reflections on my experiences within the cult, particularly as they related to our perceptions of sound.

Sound from Silence

my debut album <3
produced and mixed by merk
merksongs@gmail.com

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Love Is A Real Thing

"Magic" - written and sung by Rayana Jay. Produced by @romderful. Mixed & mastered by Jonathan Howard.

Nylon Premiere:
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Sound from Silence

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