Contemporary Issues in Sound Arts: Documentation as Production

Looking at different techniques in which sound has been used to further connect context:

Looking at this piece, the use of cutting and editing in this created.a totally different narrative is special, especially with the context behind Nixons presidency. It presents not only an almost sonic “invocation” of nuanced sound editing but an act of a political nature used to highlight an issue within the sound arts realm.

Another interesting form of sound art in the form of sonic journalism. The use of documentation of a wider perceived context is very interesting – even without knowing the context or from where the sound is derived. In a journalistic context however the context further helps develop the piece bringing a real grounded sense of presence.

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