The Deep Seascape: The Sonic Sea
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Music (MM)
Major/Program
Music
First Advisor's Name
Kristine H. Bums
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Orlando Garcia
Third Advisor's Name
Jacek Kolasinski
Fourth Advisor's Name
James Webb
Fifth Advisor's Name
Paula Matthusen
Date of Defense
3-23-2009
Abstract
The Deep Seascape set out to explore the unusual, indeterminate sonic capabilities of the sea and the creatures inhabiting it, fulfilling a curiosity to listen to the often-inaudible aspects of this unique sonic world. The project culminates in a two-part installation/performance presenting the captured material as a soundscape and performing compositions influenced by the research, bridging the two using acousmatic techniques focusing on speaker spatialization and technology. In order to explore this sonic world extensive research in the field of acoustic oceanography was conducted including research in underwater recording technology, animal vocalization, and underwater sound propagation characteristics. A discussion of the theory and philosophy behind soundscapes is provided with particular focus on the work of R. Murray Schafer and David Dunn. Issues related to sound pollution and its impact on creating and documenting soundscapes are also critically examined.
Identifier
FI14062238
Recommended Citation
DeLuca, Erik Ian, "The Deep Seascape: The Sonic Sea" (2009). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2768.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2768
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