Obstacle 1 reconstruction

Hi,

so for our final project, Lachlan and me decided to reconstruct the song Obstacle 1 by Interpol, using sampled instruments and beats.We thought it would be an amazing idea to not only do a 'remix' but at the same time use different sound. In the end , we didn't want the song to sound too similar to the original one.We wanted to create something more abstract.

The sampled sound of french horns and piano really added a glossy sheen on the song . Moreover, to create the drum pattern, we used dissimilar sounds like doors slamming, drumsticks on a plastic bowl and a drummachine.


In the end, we were really satisfied with our project and we look forward to create new exciting music.

Griffinsound

Prior to go on the sound walk, I must admit I was a bit skeptic regarding the premise of such an activity. When I told my parents about it I was taken aback, they seemed so excited! They told me that my great-grandparents were Irish descendents that had lived in the neighborhood back in the 1930’s. Therefore, it made me wants to go and discover the district my ancestors had stepped feet in.

I choose to go on a Friday since I thought I would see some action in the streets. Boy was I wrong! The streets reminded me of a ghost town. Before listening to the sound files, I made the mistake to go to the point on the map since I thought it was the starting line. When I got there it started pouring rain and it became very cold all of a sudden. I called Cory Campbell for more information and he told me I had to start at corner Peel and Notre-Dame. Consequently, I walk all the way back, covered in mud and feeling very sick. However, I was determined to get this sound tour done.

When I got to Peel and Notre-Dame, I hit play and tried to follow the steps as much as I could. I thought it took a while for me to get the right pace, but when I got it, I felt like being on a treasure hunt! One of the first locations that stunned me was the old brewery. I can’t believe kids use to hang out there and climb to the top. I guess back then kids where tougher and took more risks. Afterwards, seeing the train bridge stills standing still made me missed an era I never knew. A short while after, the plane crash story really had me in suspense. The sound effects of the plane crash where so realistic that I had to hit pause to catch a breath and see that the streets were calm. Hearing about how this accident shocked the community was very gloomy and powerful.

One of the stories that made me the most curious was definitively the ghost one. Indeed, I was surprised to hear that a prostitute had been murdered and decapitated in those streets. As the old Griffintown were telling the story, I got shivers and started to look around for a ghost that knew wouldn’t be there. A headless woman roaming those streets? Yeah right…

When I saw the horse palace, I did indeed see some horses. I also thought that the fire station was amazing looking. Of course they had renovated it, but it still kept an old fashioned look. I’m sure if some citizen in the area today they would celebrate corpus cristi near it.


As I was walking, the voices completely transported me to another era. Despite the modern industries, I could imagine the picture perfect images of old houses and Irish folks walking the streets. It made me wish I had been born 60 years ago to experience it. I think it’s a shame that they tore down the houses to build an industrial park. I look forward to see what the city is going to do about its current condition. I will also recommend this sound walk to my family and friends.