Still searching

So after talking to a couple of people at uni about some of the stuff I was interested in especially in terms of sounds one mentioned that Cadbury had done a promo about the 'Sound of Joy'. Basically, they asked the question 'What does joy sound like?' and got the public to send in their ideas as well as asked Bobby Mcferrin (whom I'm pretty sure is the guy who sung 'Don't worry be happy'? To google!...) to make a collaborated effort. I hadn't actually heard that this project was going on and hadn't really thought twice about the ad when I saw it on tv. But I must admit there is something curious about a collaboration of peoples ideas on a sound for the feeling of joy. Using sounds to express a feeling, especially when it's different for everyone is really interesting to me. Here's the song, see what you think

And more information about the project can be found at http://www.sharethejoy.co.nz/#/?page=thesong

Finding Inspiration

The slow-mo guys.
A friend over the break introduced me to these guys. I have this distinct memory of him commenting on all the things that we miss with something as simple as a cup breaking. The fad of slowing down things is not new but no less amazing to watch. What really got to me was the sounds. Listen to the sounds that the cup makes it has this beautiful tinkling sound that I find really exciting and wanting to try out with all sort of different objects.

It also reminded me of this-

A Justin Bieber song that has been slowed down by 800% and completely changing the sound to be something altogether more interesting. Instead of a beat of rhythm it suddenly sounds like a wave crashing. In relation to my ideas I like how it shifts the listeners perception, I like how it almost takes you on a journey, I like the transformative quality and how it allows listeners to click on their imagination.