1.concept
The memory I want to pick as my subject is a period in my high school. I used to have the habit of cycling after the Friday courses ended,which is a great chance for me to enjoy the sound of the breeze and the sunset with a relaxed mind. I loved the sunlight and the shadows, the shadow of which changes rather quickly at dusk，which always makes me think of the glinting sea, so besides the normal sound I heard when cycling, I will also use the sound of water to describe the change of light to create a holistic picture.
2.process-problem-solution
I collected the sounds in urban area of shanghai. i asked my mom to take me on the electric power cart and I just held the tascam.We went through many streets in Shanghai, where enables me to collect the sound on the road.
As for the sound representing the lights,I got the temple bell sound from the calm corner and I got the water sound by filling a tub with water.
One problem I met with was that the sound of the wind is too noisy and harsh, so I tried to use FFT at first,however, I found that it doesn’t work.Then I came up with the idea of blowing the mic,fortunatly it works.
The second problem is that the sound of the chain of the bike is too quiet to record, so I intended to replace that with the sound of pushing the button of an art knife. It really works but not so successful.
3. to improve
If I had much time, I think I will double-check my work and simplify it. Because as long as I have heard it playing loud once, I will find out that it was a little bit too noisy, even though I left that noise on purpose.
I think the problem lies in the number of the tracks, maybe using only 3~4 tracks to create the metropolis vibe with be better.
4.reflect on feed back
Firstly,the professional suggestions are really helpful and innovative. I will try to think from a more artistic perspective, like adding more “myself” into my memory. I will add the sound of heart beat or breath into my work next time.
Secondly,I learned much from peer review.
1.It can be more organized and specialized, as it sounds a little bit noisy and messy. It also sounds like a restaurant, so maybe I can add more sounds peculiar to city life and cycling.(Dana,Irene,CC)
2.Control the volume.(Natalya)
3.Add more sound effects(Joy)
4.Contribute more to emotions.(CJ)
