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Abstract
i think about you even when i’m not thinking is an eight-track EP created as part of my master’s program at Berklee NYC. Developed independently during a year of emotional transition in New York, the project explores themes of heartbreak, regret, and unresolved emotion through an introspective, lo-fi sonic lens. Rooted in journal entries and spontaneous writing, the songs form a nonlinear emotional narrative, more of a personal archive than a polished resolution. Embracing rawness over perfection, I used atmospheric textures, ambient noise, and fragmented lyrics to reflect emotional fragility and inner conflict. Inspired by artists like Frank Ocean, James Blake, Bon Iver, EDEN, and Joji, the project prioritizes vulnerability and emotional honesty, intentionally leaning into imperfection as a form of expression. Deliverables include the full EP, a music video, and an artist identity package. This work documents not just a creative process, but a personal transformation, illustrating how songwriting and self-production can serve as tools for emotional clarity and human connection.
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Campus
New York City Campus
Specialization
Songwriting and Production
Keywords
creative project; EP; songwriting; lo-fi production; emotional storytelling; practice-based research; atmospheric pop; vulnerability
Recommended Citation
Pliego, Rodrigo. “i think about you even when i'm not thinking.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2025. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/165.