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Abstract
This culminating experience project documents the process of composing music for a film centered around the themes of pornography, addiction, and the evolution of love as a commodity. It aimed to investigate the potential damaging effects of pornography on consumers and their psychology, as well as the relationship between online sexual content and addiction. Through interviews with individuals engaged in 12-Step recovery programs, the interviewees share their experiences and the complexities surrounding this topic. The project discusses the importance of addressing these themes in music, providing a space for reflection, dialogue, and increased awareness. The compositions, a mix of; electronic tracks, pieces for string quartet, upright bass, drums, and alto saxophone, are analyzed in relation to the project's objectives. The incorporation of quotes from interviewees alongside each composition aims to give voice to those impacted by the subject matter. Ultimately, the paper highlights the potential for music to stimulate conversation, promote empathy, and foster social change regarding the commodification of love in the 21st century.
Publication Date
7-1-2023
Campus
Boston Campus
Recommended Citation
Stringer, Louis. “Distortions of Love in the Digital Age.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2023. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-global-jazz/151.