Using music to broaden the possible audience for an issue is clever and necessary in the 21st century. Music can carry information and experiences. It provokes emotion by enhancing a story or image. Our hope is that it helps to fuel the listener’s curiosity and awareness. For this project, instead of basing a track on a single musical idea or sample, I took the mood and atmosphere of a particular story as inspiration. Before making each track, I would listen to and read the source material-- Ian's words and field recordings-- and then use that as a starting point. By sharing my music for this project, I hope to help draw attention to the issues Ian has covered. If listening to one of these songs leads someone to look into the story behind it, then that's great. 

 

I have always been very wary of the ocean. Its vastness and danger make me uneasy. The sea is like a wild animal-- I can appreciate its beauty, but it is not my friend.

Fake Blood