Under the Influence
Juan Miguel Marin

Under the Influence is a site-specific performance and installation by Juan Miguel Marin who has pre-recorded Brooklyn soundscapes and conversations. These recordings will act as a departing point for the artist, who will paint the mural while listening and meditating on the sounds. The end result is a spontaneous visual representation of the Brooklyn soundscape, imbued with the energy and diversity of the city.

I can relate to this composition because i’ve worked on similar projects in my classes, where I listen to the sounds of music and take what I listen to and try and rework it into a composition. I chose this piece because the visuals itself give you mixed feelings of nostalgia but once you read about the mediums of the project. You can relate to the artist into what he’s trying to accomplish. I haven’t actually listened to the soundscapes but i’m sure it’s exactly what you would see in the composition visually.