IS THIS WHAT YOU WANTED

Audio Soundscape: 9 minutes

Produced 2001 - Minski Media

The soundscape representation is of a photographic series by artist Robyn Stacey titled ‘All The Sounds of Fear ’.

Here’s some of the things she had to say about the artwork;

‘The myth of the cities is so strong and pervasive that no-one really thinks that the big metropolises are collapsing’

‘The seduction of technology is so thorough that there is this underlying belief that it will solve everything’

Stacey’s comments pretty much coincide with the thoughts I had toward the images. It represents technology and chaos. The soundscape representation focuses on these elements and ultimately suggests self destruction of unmonitored rapid development.

The title ‘IS THIS WHAT YOU WANTED’ is also the only voice component within the soundscsape and is implemented to engage with the listeners thoughts and promote the seemingly unconscious drive toward the unsustainable lifestyle.

Music:
Track 7 from the Quiddity festival promotional CD, produced by Totem and NRC productions in conjunction with Sony Music Australia

Sound FX:
Sonic Beeps, Gun Shots, Sirens, Broken Electric Circuit, Laser Shots, Window Smash, Kettle Whistle, Congested Boy Breathing, Train In Subway, Riot, Explosion

Recorded Sound FX:
Female Scream, Female Moaning

Voice: Kristefan Minski