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It was cool to understand the similarities and differences between bats, dolphins and humans in this particular sonic context. You explained a very complex topic in a very easy to follow way- great job!

I really liked your choice of having the post be an interview because it enabled me to prepare myself for each thing you were about to say. I also liked that you focused on three different aspects of the […]

Very interesting sounds! I feel like I understand your project better now. I liked the long om at the beginning because it helped me to contextualize what you were talking about before you got into the details.

I like how you connected the EDM community to religious communities. The differences are pretty clear, but I’d love to hear more specifics about the similarities since these two are not traditionally connected. I […]

I found it interesting that you connected kiai not only to the psychological aspects of martial arts, but also connected to logistical aspects. I like that it helps to protect the person from being winded, making […]

I found the comparison of the Om to the thrumming of the universe very interesting. From a cultural perspective, I’d be interested to hear how this comparison evolved. Also, you said that the Om is not usually […]

I enjoyed that you used very original descriptive language because it helped me to understand your perception of the sounds. I also liked that you included several different quotes from multiple authors. That […]

I appreciated that you analyzed not only what sound brings to its relationship with you, but also what you bring to your relationship sound. This allowed insight into the two way street between you and the sounds […]

I really enjoyed your descriptions of the sounds you chose because they were very vivid. I also like how you separated the noises into separate sections; the structure lent itself well to being read. You made an […]

I appreciated your choice to focus on realistic sounds that would have actually been heard at the time. I think the layering adds a really nice dramatic effect, however I’m concerned that with so many noises at […]

I really appreciated that you integrated the use of sound and visual images to create a more comprehensive picture of your vision. I also like the use of Douglass as a narrator in the context of the soundscape, […]

I like your idea of using modern music as a way to connect this issue to our modern-day thinking. I think it makes it more relatable, and I also think that this would potentially attract a whole new group of […]

I see what you mean. However, I would rather not enhance it so that the listener would be forced to focus on the presence of these less obvious noises in the presence of less of the more noticeable stimuli that […]