After speaking with Toby he did confirm that perhaps I was thinking a few things for my essay. That I had to focus on the specifics of what I’m attempting to speak about. He did say I seemed motivated and passionate about what I’m writing which gave me reassurance towards my topic. I shared a few books I was reading and he agreed they seemed relevant and to continue the pursuit. He also agreed that the essay and the creative project related very well and was happy to hear I had already planned the second part of the hand in submission.
Toby gave me further guidance to perhaps looks into meditation and into noise the ideas of noise for different people, to speak In that perspective is interesting for him he says. As well he mentioned accessibility and wellbeing within field recordings. Again something I agreed would be great to bring into my essay.
I also asked Toby about my plan which was to finish the essay in its entirety by the end of the spring break so when I return as the lectures shift towards a more creative project orientated stance I have already done the essay which will feed the parameters of the recordings. I spoke that my idea was to create an album of field recordings that bring peace and reduce anxiety. Maybe something that people can put on when they’re anxious in public and need to listen. He spoke about autism and over-sensitive sensory problems with audio and perhaps if my recordings could help this.
That the science, as well as the artistic research in the essay, can allow for the creative practical project to have the rules and statistics or information to guide the process. To not just create with motivation and spontaneity but also with an idea of what the goals are within the project. With active listening and deep unconscious listening.
Really great feedback that has given me more perspective and drive towards this essay. Instead of dreading the essay, I do believe this is a chance to do the research for the practical. So when I begin the recordings I can already know what I have to do in terms of the theory behind it. The meaning, and goals.
The next step for me really is to do research. Acquire thoughts ideas and delve within the field recording/wellbeing area once again.