After listening to the first episode of “Homecoming”, I have a brand new feeling. Personally, I rarely listen to podcast. But listening to this is such a unique experience. Audio is such a unique form of media. Unlike videos, the audio doesn’t contain any images, which allows you to imagine all the scenes yourself. It can connect your own experience to the story the audio is telling you. Unlike photography, the audio is a consist process. It gives you enough context to tell you a story and it is very distinctive. Every sound is different and vibrant. Thus making the audio very exuberant and engaging.
In my personal opinion, the essence of art is opening to interpretation. I think art should be open to interpretation and imagination. And audio, which not only offers you enough context to relate, but also leaves you with enough room to imagine. And it is engaging as well. I’m intrigued and I think I’m going to keep learning the art of audio.