Sounds of Thailand

Artist Statement

For my digital transformation I created a song. My original object was a coin purse from Thailand so in my composition I have tried to depict an image in the listener’s mind of the sites you may see overseas. I utilised various loops including the sounds of money, multiple animal sounds, traffic, cars starting, people laughing and crowd noises.

Thai Money

This website helps understand the Thailand currency Baht.

http://www.thailandlife.com/all-about-thailand/thai-money.html

My Object Video Script

The object I chose is a coin purse from Thailand. My parents recently took an 18-day long adventure to Phuket and Bangkok and brought back memories and stories that will last a lifetime. They also brought back a suitcase full of souvenirs, including this coin purse. 

Inside the coin purse they placed 1 Bart, which is the currency used in Thailand. It’s an old superstition that giving someone a wallet, bag or purse without any money in it is bad luck. 

I chose this item to do my assessment on because it’s crazy to think that this exact coin purse was made in a completely different country and has traveled half way across the globe. Once I finish my degree my parents plan to visit Thailand again. But this time, I’m going with them.

My Object