Cities Quote by Julia Kent
“I find that I'm always struggling with the noise of the city. When I get a good take, there will be a horn or a siren or something. So it makes me very conscious of outside sounds, which in a way maybe led me to incorporate the field recordings.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "Soundscapes and Stories", 2023
The urban environment constantly intrudes on creative work, making the artist hyper‑aware of ambient noise, which then inspires the use of field recordings in their art.
In simple terms: City noise disrupts focus but also fuels artistic ideas.
Key Takeaway
Embrace ambient sounds as creative material.
Themes
creativity
environment
sound design
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
artistic
process
When to use this quote
- studio recording
- live performance
- urban commuting
- home practice
Key Concepts
field recordings
mindfulness
acoustic ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance control and spontaneity in sound art?
- What environments best support your creative flow?
A Different Perspective
Relying on external sounds can limit control over the final piece.
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