When listening to the field recordings I noticed a contrast between people playing the environment and people allowing the environment to play themselves. Both are equally positives however I am personally drawn to the environment playing itself. The first was a contact mic strapped to a metal tube while someone banged the material to create noise. However, the second was the recording taken from the exact same place and method however the material was left alone. As humans, we feel a constant need to dominate an environment. In regards to sound, we constantly have the urge to create sound and be the composer. This is toxic in my eyes as we block out the natural sounds and attributes of our surroundings. This is a reflection upon life and how as human beings we think that taking control and being the leader of the environment is what produces the best results. From these reflections, I will no longer constantly feel the need to be the instrument – especially when it comes to recording sound. We should accept and appreciate what is around us and not feel the need to tamper with this. Sometimes being the observer hands you a better outcome than it does to be the show. You can learn from watching and listening despite the fact humans block this out every single day. Being at one with our natural resources and environment cam and will teach you more.
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