In this week’s workshop we explored Van Leeuwin’s reading on Perspective, which talks about the relationship between sound and the physical space in it and the kind of relationship between the emitter and receiver. Our tone of voice – pitch, loudness, frequency can determine whether we are very close and intimate with someone compared to someone who is far away and is a stranger to you. I guess the reading explores this concept to great detail, so that you can gain better perspective of sound and how a simple change can generally determine the relationship between individuals.

I can relate to the reading to some extent. When Van Leeuwin mentions about the change in tone of voice as the relationship goes from intimate to strangers, I felt that this was, for the most part, relatable. When I talk to my own mum, I do quite often speak in a voice that is low in pitch and soft. This is because we have already established a strong relationship since the day I was born, and there is no need to prove or hide anything.

In reference to audio and our project, it is important to understand a concept like Van Leeuwin’s take on sound and perspective in order to do a project like this. The way we talk to each other in our project will assume a number of different things as our tone gives off a certain perspective. It is important to practice the proper tone of voice so that we can cater and present to our audience the way we want them to understand.