Reflecting on the two sessions with Jose and Gareth in which the whole class took part in a length jam using an assortment of objects , I feel inspired to explore this method more. I have never experienced or been involved in sound creation this way and at first I must admit I was rather sceptical. But I can confidently say this is no longer the case.

The objects at hand were a range of broken work tools, nails, watering cans, tiles etc, anything you would associate with a hardware store. (As I write this I have literally just come back from my local store with a few of these items.) With the objects each student was designated a microphone, contact mic or amp, some objects were connected to guitar pedals as well. I will note that the objects hooked up to the pedals created some of the most textured and sonically ear catching sounds I’ve ever heard. I have been aware of these methods for a while I just haven’t had the confidence to really try. Now I fully intend on incorporating this practice into my creative sound piece as my main focus is on Auto-Destructive art. I feel there are many similarities through improvised sonic art and destruction.

How will broken objects, equipment, instruments sound when passed through a effects pedal? Think back to Darcha Hewitt.

I feel there are many similarities through improvised/performance sonic art and destruction. For example, in the first session I decided to use my own voice for the majority of the jam. Usually I stay very far from using my own voice, and I think that mainly comes down to my confidence. However in the session I had to ‘destroy’ my own insecurities and just do it. Another would be the destruction of ones self. I.e to become a character or present a feeling through sound, film and dance that feels totally unique to the audience. (I did find sitting under a table on my back to be of some help, it almost became my private recording studio where I couldn’t be seen, just only heard.)