In the still of the night, beneath the faint glow of a solitary light source, I embarked on a sonic pilgrimage—a journey to capture the essence of the human experience through pure instrumental expression. Under the soft glow of night, I found myself in a moment of stillness – not just a quietness, but a silence that was almost palpable, although the crickets outside were singing their evening serenade, and a distant car drove by, its engine humming a lonely tune.
In that moment, it wasn’t just the absence of cooking dinner that struck me, but the collective pause in the world around me. There wasn’t a hint of dinner cooking – not a smell.”
Inspired by that eerie stillness, I poured my emotions into ‘Vegan Chunks Pide Style / I Don’t Smell No Dinner Cookin.’
‘Vegan Chunks Pide Style / I Don’t Smell No Dinner Cookin’’ is a masterwork of raw emotive power, a sonic tapestry woven from the very fabric of existence.
Recorded at midnight, utilizing an unplugged electric guitar and an electret condenser microphone, this piece seeks to distill the unfiltered sounds of our shared experience. The Android Sound Recorder, a true unsung hero of sonic innovation, served as the trustworthy vessel for this aural odyssey. Through a painstaking process of sonic experimentation and emotional excavation, I crafted a soundscape that defies categorization, a powerful rendering of the instrumental narrative.
This 2-minute and 05-second excerpt is the culmination of years of creative exploration, a tribute to the beauty of imperfection and the transcendent power of instrumental music. As you immerse yourself in the visceral sounds of ‘Vegan Chunks Pide Style / I Don’t Smell No Dinner Cookin’,’ allow yourself to be transported to a realm where the boundaries between reality and the sublime dissolve, inviting you to experience the unfettered emotions conveyed through music alone.
This limited-edition, site-specific performance piece has been carefully crafted to evoke a deep emotional response, drawing listeners to confront the very essence of existence without smelling a slice of dinner cookin’. It is an aural koan, a sonic puzzle that lingers long after the final note has faded, leaving an indelible impression that invites reflection.
‘Vegan Chunks Pide Style / I Don’t Smell No Dinner Cookin’’ stands as a testament to the power of instrumental art to challenge, provoke, and transform. It is an aural odyssey that will resonate in the minds and hearts of those fortunate enough to experience it.
Artist: H-Lighta
Medium: Android Sound Recorder, Electret condenser microphone, unplugged instrumental performance
Duration: 2 minutes 05 seconds (excerpt)
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