To illustrate "Where I'm from" within a piece that offers no visual aid, I found inspiration within my admiration of thriller and horror films growing up and how they in themselves have been to me a highlight of the power of sound. First exploring the works of Bernard Herrmann and his specific composing in the film 'Psycho', I could begin to understand that piercing and even violent sounds that have the intention to be uncomfortable are needed to tell a specific story. The screeching of violins in the famous shower scene led me to the path of another famous composer, Harry Manfredini, who specifically in his score of 'Friday the 13th' revealed that silence and small catchphrase like noises have an importance in balancing the harsh sounds that come with the genre. Overall, I hoped to take inspiration from composers who made fear within sound an art form and cross this with a personal twist that is the locally produced sounds around me.

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