Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Visual Impacts of Ambient Music
The following video and recording was made by me.
I am reading a paper that I wrote a couple years ago, with background music accompaniment.
The paper itself was written to satisfy an assignment instructing me to write about my dreams. Since I couldn't quite recall my dreams at the time, I instead wrote about what I called 'Dream States', which were similar.
These states were caused more or less by my imagination infused with various ambient songs, so I felt it right to post it here in this blog.
Enjoy the video!
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You're right in the above article about specific pieces illiciting certain emotions. The first piece on this video was nerve-wracking, while others seemed to make my heart soar. Interesting blog and fascinating video!
ReplyDeleteOh, I guess I can understand why a song like Corsair could cause discomfort. That one is better listened to at lower volumes, I'd think.
DeleteThanks for commenting, cause you are the first! :)
You did a really good job putting this video together. However, there were moments when I became so lost in what I was hearing and seeing that the narration became distracting. I kept getting pulled out of the video because I didn’t know what to pay attention to anymore. In my opinion, the narration needed to pause every once in a while so that the viewers can take the time to process what they are hearing—in both the music and voiceover—and relate it to what they are seeing. Other than that, the video was great.
ReplyDeleteYes. It was my intention to lengthen out the narration a bit. However, technical issues forced me to cut some corners with this video. Despite that, I think it still turned out well.
DeleteI will certainly take your advice, should I make another video in this fashion.
I really appreciate the first-hand narration—well done. The tone of the voice works, but the overall pace of its delivery is too quick to allow the viewer the space conducive to receive its message or to enter one of your "dream states". I am glad you chose to highlight a relevant form of inspired music, and you have done so nicely.
ReplyDeleteYes I realize that the narration was a bit too quick. Next time I do something like this, I'll be sure to allow more breathing room for the real star, the music.
DeleteThis was a cool video, thanks for sharing your 'Dream State' experiences. I've had a number of sort of dream like moments myself but I typically don't attempt to set them up, they just happen. I liked your experience about the purple morning sky and how you just had to stand out and enjoy it. I've had a few similar experiences, one time there was this storm with lighting in the distance as the sun was rising and the sky was a purplish hue. The ambient sound of the world around me was perfect for the moment and it was almost dreamlike, but incredibly pleasant! - Mike Jones
ReplyDeleteHow I wish I could've seen that! Now I'm jealous! :P
DeleteVery strange but good imagery. It fits well with your topic!
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