Sound Project #1

With this soundscape, I attempted to recreate the essence of my grandmother's house. Using clips of conversations we had about food/groceries I realized the kitchen is the heart of her home, so I used familiar sounds like sizzling and plates being washed. I also added a few layers of synthesizer sounds to give this soundscape a dreamy/nostalgic feel. Using them at times gives an overwhelming feeling while simultaneously giving the listener room to breathe and focus on the other sounds at play. I wanted the sounds to mimic the conversations my grandmother and I would have.

cozy cocina

Over the past years, my grandmother has really had an influence on my life. We've grown very close to one another, finding solace in our conversations and laughs. With the distance between us, we realize how much we value our relationship, but it always has a bit of a sad undertone. So it was the holiday season I decided to call her and see what she was up to. Food is a vital component of her house, so we mostly talked about it. Once I had our conversation recorded, I mic'd up a grand piano and played along to our conversation.

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