With this project, I took the opportunity to use a fable story from my daughter’s book of fables and add a richness through sound. My goal was to elicit the emotions of what the mouse may be going through at different points throughout the story. I chose to add a few different kinds of music and some sound effects to enhance the journey of the mouse. I also made the choice to leave out added sound for the first moments of the story, when the mouse is talking with his parents. I wanted the sound effects and music to come in at the point where the mouse sets out on his own, and to elevate his personal journey. I chose this fable over others, because the ending feels positive. I enjoyed this project, especially because I just completed an audio production course last term, so I knew a bit about what I was doing, and was able to create something fun without getting bogged down in the software. I think if I hadn’t just completed the audio production course, then this project may have felt a bit frustrating at first. I made the choice to ask my mother to be the voice of my story, knowing that in projects past, I have been caught up in the sound of my own voice. This choice allowed me to focus on editing and composing the piece. I hope you enjoy The Mouse At The Seashore!

by: Margaret Giddens