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Abstract
The goal of my culminating experience “3 AM” was to capture the emotional weight of a specific hour.. When people tend to overthink and get delusional about certain things. As both a song and a concept, 3 AM reflects the psychological tension of the restless late-nights, heavily touching on mental health themes and exploring other things like insomnia, vulnerability, not being in a good place emotionally and wanting to get better. The project incorporates some sound design, modular synthesis, intimate vocal delivery, drum machines and textures. Rather than functioning just as a standalone track, 3 AM serves as the emotional centerpiece of the EP. Through its immersive atmosphere and symbolic use of time, this invites the listeners into a liminal space between night and morning. A space that feels isolating yet universally understood. In doing so, 3 AM becomes more than a song… It becomes a shared emotional experience and a reflection.
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Campus
New York City Campus
Specialization
Songwriting and Production
Recommended Citation
Alvarez Ascencio, Carlos. “3 AM.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2025. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/109.