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    For my last project, I decided to focus on sound and visuals. I went around downloading various videos from the internet that I thought would make sense when connected together. First, there's a JPEGMafia clip, arguably my favorite artist, and one of the most successful underground artists in the last decade. I really resonate with a lot of the messages that JPEGMafia is putting forth in his music. I wanted this entire project to feel very glitchy, and I wanted the viewer to feel somewhat trapped in this never-ending distortion. 

    I used Ableton again for all of the beats that I created. For these beats, I made sure to keep it at a pretty cohesive tempo. The global village has become an endless world of everything. In a way, things fight to not be recognized. In this new world, we have become completely attached to each other. McLuhan says that "All media are extensions of some human faculty- psychic or psychical." I agree with this statement. Our media is our ultimate weapon now that we have to pay attention to each other. 

    Because of this, I played a lot with changing and having multiple audios come from multiple places in order to create the effect of constant change and presence. These beats are heavily inspired by Hip-hop and experimental music.

    Overall, I feel that media has taken an advanced step towards reaching a better place for humanity. It's not just about finding the best ways to make money from art, but it's also about finding ways to open new venues of exploration for the people who will come after you. We cannot be irresponsible with art. We must keep fighting and pushing for more. 






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  1. K. D.November 21, 2021 at 5:54 PM

    Your project is so cool, dude. If you ever release an EP or anything like that please let me know bc I would love to listen/buy it!

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  2. Jingquan Xiong (Klaire)November 21, 2021 at 6:12 PM

    It is glitchy! I felt trapped in a never-ending distortion while watching. Thank you for bringing me a new visual experience.

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  3. Bowen ZNovember 22, 2021 at 8:48 PM

    I ENJOYED YOUR SOUNDTRACK WHEN YOU PLAYING SOOOOO MUCH! AND I ALSO LOVE THE IDEA OF PUTTING EFFECTS ON THE VIDEO. THAT LOOKS COOL!

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