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The Electronic Panorama seemed the most interesting to me because it seemed to convey the most emotions, from a serious atmosphere to one that is more carefree and optimistic. At times it seems to imply a sense of urgency with can be linked to a tense situation where one feels overwhelmed from stress. This sense of urgency makes me think that this particular sound could be used in a horror movie for when the victim is aimlessly walking around with the killer watching them from a distance. On the other extreme, other times the sounds seem silly as if a child was just playing around to make noises at random. These parts remind me of my nephew sitting in the kitchen hitting on the pots and pans surrounding him in effort to be heard by whoever happened to be willing to listen.

I enjoy the idea that Luigi Russolo portrays because he describes a need for change. These new sounds are not restricted by any traditional means of composition and that is what makes them unique. The music Russolo composes is not defined by preexisting instruments. His compositions allow the audience to relate to the music he preforms because they can always relate a specific sound from the performance to one that they hear during their daily lives. For example, the sound of a train or bell can be related to the sounds heard when walking along the streets in a person’s local neighborhood. The fact that these sounds can be relatable gives the audience a reason for a connection. The type of sound played or the level of intensity can trigger an emotion or event that person had experienced. Because they can trigger a response towards the piece, the performance is all the more worthwhile for the audience member.