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Abstract
At Berklee NYC, students all developed a culminating experience project (CE), and his is called Sinner Saint. Initially facing creative uncertainty, social anxiety, and imposter syndrome, he struggled to find his artistic direction. A breakthrough at the end of the first semester led him to shift toward a more experimental electronic sound. The project’s unique cohesive sound, one he has dubbed “digital mysticism,” emerged from deliberate experimentation with granular synthesis, distorted synths, autotuned emo-inspired vocals, and immersive storytelling. Throughout this process, he significantly enhanced his technical skills. He expanded his abilities in sound design and vocal arranging. He developed visual assets such as music videos. The project demanded he navigate intense emotional and creative challenges, ultimately leading him to embrace authenticity over fitting external expectations. Looking forward, he has a planned release schedule for the EP that includes live shows, marketing tests, and opportunities to build a community around the project. This rollout reflects a growing commitment to pairing his creative work with sustainable promotional strategies. This year taught him resilience, reinforced his creative instincts, and prepared him for a sustainable and authentic artistic future, confidently blending my technical capabilities with a deeply personal creative vision.
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Campus
New York City Campus
Specialization
Songwriting and Production
Recommended Citation
Carrillo, Antonio. “Sinner Saint.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2025. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/114.