Pressure Project 3:
Posted: October 29, 2024 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment »Pressure Project 3:
For this project, I chose to work on a sound design and composition piece centered around a narrative poem by the contemporary Persian poet, Ahmad Shamloo. Shamloo’s poetry had a profound influence on me growing up, and I consider it a personal cultural touchstone. Poetry plays a significant role in both my country’s culture and my own personal development, which is why I selected it over other cultural elements for this project.
I utilized a recording of Shamloo himself reciting his poem as the foundation for my work, aiming to create a text painting that captures and visualizes the atmosphere of the story he narrates. I recorded and designed all the sounds specifically for this project. Below is a screenshot from the Ableton project I used to mix and master the audio.
The story of “Parya” by Ahmad Shamlou is centered around three fairies called Parya who lives in a small, conservative village. Parya are free-spirited and imaginative child, qualities that make her stand out in her traditional and restrictive environment. The narrative unfolds as Parya encounters various social constraints and prejudices that aim to suppress her individuality and aspirations.
The villagers, including her own family, are depicted as being bound by old customs and superstitions that limit the roles and expressions of women and girls. Parya’s attempts to explore her identity and pursue her dreams are met with resistance and misunderstanding. Despite this, she shows resilience and continues to nurture her inner world of dreams and hopes.
As the plot progresses, Parya’s struggles become symbolic of the broader fight against societal oppression. Shamlou uses her character to critique not only gender inequality but also other forms of social injustice. The story of Parya ends on a emotional note, reflecting the harsh realities faced by many in similar situations, yet it also carries a message of enduring spirit and the need for societal change.
