I appreciate the irony of writing this for my volunteer gig, on the weekend, after months of working overtime. I need a break. We all do. … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought #99: Abstraction
Organization is difficult for some, and absolutely vital for others. But our brains are built for abstracting and organizing, so why not run with it? … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought #96: Juicy
Feedback is a pretty big part of what sound does. But despite that, we're not often taught interaction design during our training as composers or sound designers. … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought #94: Cheerleaders
“As has come before; many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span…Please bear with us as we traverse the abstract canals of audio musings.” -Designing Sound Two days ago, a … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought #86 – What’s a Fun?
As has come before; many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span…Please bear with us as we traverse the abstract canals of audio musings. I'm guessing other sound-centric … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought #84 – The Value of Silly
I've spent years working hard, honing my craft, trying to prove that interactive sound is worthwhile art. I take this stuff seriously, and I think sound that moves and breathes and lets you know it knows you're there is a really powerful and important and serious thing. But let me tell you about my favorite thing I've ever made. … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought #70 – Uncertainty
It's a badge of honor to be able to work with precision and shape sound and music to fit our vision. But unpredictability can keep us as well as our audience on edge in a delightful way. How can we let our sounds get away from us? … [Read more...]