Echoes of Humanity:
Documenting the Global Impact on Animal Species and our World
This project seeks to shed light on the profound impact that human activities have on animal species across the world. Through a comprehensive and immersive exploration of the complex relationship between humans and wildlife, this project aims to increase awareness, foster empathy, and inspire positive change in how we interact with and protect our fellow inhabitants of the planet.
Global Warning
Global Warning is inspired by the incredible climate change activist Greta Thunberg.
Greta is a 19 year old Swedish activist who has given powerful speeches to some important
people on this earth…and she is only 19 years old! The passion that she portrays in her speeches
are hauntingly powerful, and I was very moved emotionally while watching them. I wrote this
piece because of the lack of talk recently about climate change, and how it is still just as big of a
problem as ever. Global Warning uses snippets of some of Greta’s best speeches to give a warning,
and will hopefully get more people talking about this global problem again.
fighting for the horn
The music of "fighting for the horn" is both introspective and dynamic, juxtaposing
moments of contemplation with energetic and driving passages. It captures the
essence of the struggle that rhinos face in the modern world, navigating through
adversity with resilience anddetermination.The music incorporates fragments of a
profound speech delivered by renowned Rhino activist, Cho Haryoung.
By intertwining the spoken word with the evocative sounds of
the clarinet and electronics, the composition seeks to convey the urgency
and gravity of the situation while inspiring a sense of hope and action.
elegy for the tusked giants
elegy for the tusked giants is a poignant composition for tuba and electronics,
designed to commemorate the elephants we have lost and encourage
introspection on our human impact upon them. Through the expressive
voice of the tuba, intertwined with electronic elements, this composition serves
as a heartfelt remembrance of these majestic creatures. It invites listeners to
reflect on the profound influence humans have had on elephant populations
across the world.Inspired by the speeches of Angelina Lue and Alex Leonard,
the music carries a sense of introspection and responsibility. It encourages
us to acknowledge our shared role in protecting these remarkable beings
and their natural habitats.
echoes of the deep
Echoes of the Deep was written as a response to how humans have affected
whale populations around the world. Ever since I was a child, I have absolutely
loved whales. Their massive size mixed with their playful nature always made me
smile. While writing this piece, I imagined what it would be like to have a
conversation with a giant blue whale. What stories would it tell?
What wisdom would it share? During my research, I delved into
the fascinating world of whale communication. I discovered the
intricate ways in which whales interact and communicate with each other,
from the haunting songs of humpbacks to the clicks and squeaks of beluga
whales. Inspired by this discovery, I decided to incorporate field recordings of
different types of whales from around the world into the composition.
