The Truth about Sound: Aphex Twin “Ventolin”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4j9goCerOg&feature=channel
“Ventolin” is a piece of electronic music directed by Steve Doughton and composed by Richard D. James. It was named after the drug Salbutamol, which is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and other breathing disorders. It makes the breathing procedure much simpler for a person who has breathing problem. Richard D. James used different effects and sounds in his piece. For example, he incorporated high-pitched ringing sound, heavily distorted techno beats and the sound of elevator button.
Honestly, this was the most annoying, disturbing and harshest sound I have ever experienced. I think the purpose of this music was to get individuals to experience the side effects of Ventolin. I truly felt that I was in the position of dizziness. No wonder this piece was cited as “one of the most abrasive singles ever recorded”. I never knew that a piece of music that simple can make a person feel exactly how the artist wants them. It’s amazing how that works!!! It’s like the artist has the power to control our reaction and emotions through his piece of work. All this makes me wonder, what makes us feel that way? Why do we human’s react differently to different sounds? This idea can generate new interesting ideas about sound and feelings. I personally, want to study more about different sounds that can make people feel different sentiments.
source: http://www.answers.com/topic/ventolin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphex_Twin
