Pareidolia: the tendency for our minds to perceive familiar patterns, such as faces, in random or unrelated stimuli.
This 12 track horror sample CD is provided as a free download and is part of a growing creative body of works which aim to examine interactive horror storytelling through cross media disciplines such as music, video games, and interactive art and web design. The first 8 tracks are fully looping twisted nostalgic soundscapes, while the remaining 4 tracks are sound effects made to evoke sounds both identifiable and unknown.
I've always had a personal fascination with a particular type of horror born from the types of "pedestrian" cites I grew up in; hearing an unexplainable sound or inhabiting a space that's both familiar and foreign. Exploring early web 1.0 spaces captured this quality, where the "wild west" nature of the internet let users create unique and often bizarre personalized spaces. Back then, I always felt a certain unease when interacting with sites online, and it was easier for corners of the internet to become mythologized due to how information was shared. In time I hope to create a myriad of connected creative works that highlight this unique familiar feeling; works when examined as a whole may reveal patterns and pathways under the surface. Above all else, I am always interested in how we engage with horror and sound in a safe and comfortable setting, and how we can capture the thrill of interacting with a piece of horror media where the interaction itself is scary and engaging.
- LevinStreet