Pareidolia by Rachel Beetz

Pareidolia explores the phenomenon where our brains attempt to make patterns out of random information. In this forty minute improvisation, I explore a kind of auditory pareidolia by slowly transforming a drone revealing melodies both real and imagined.

Each body’s experience connects to their own perceptions and cultural histories of listening; no two will hear the same music. A slight physical change in your listening position will drastically change what you hear. This is the music of your attention.

I invite you to play this music loudly and to hum long tones and/or the slow melodies you hear, exploring how this changes the body’s resonance and perception of the sound. You may also find it interesting to accompany you on long walks or drives. I dedicate Pareidolia to anyone whose experience was ever discounted or not believed.

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