Over the last few months my sister has really gotten into baking, specifically iced sugar cookies. I have never seen her take pleasure in a hobby before, but when she gets to cooking, I can see her face light up when her masterpiece comes out of the oven and it’s time to decorate. Looking through all of the pictures on Unsplash, none of them were really speaking to me on a personal level until this one caught my eye, and my sister immediately came to mind.
The audio to pair was easy to select. How it came so easy, you may ask? Well, my sister is what we like to call our “manic baker.” Jokingly, we describe her as this because she cooks as though she is being timed (with a countdown to the end of the world) and has no sense of the mess she makes while doing it. If you were to see my kitchen after my sister bakes, you would think the Tasmanian Devil went through it. It is truly chaotic, but I can attest that her finished product does not reflect the process. The audio I chose is very upbeat and just what I imagine is playing in my sister’s head while she bakes. Maybe there’s a method to the madness?
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Hi Kaleah,
Madness in the Kitchen is a great idea for your post. I especially like the ‘chaotic’ audio you chose and how it went together with the title. On its own, the image could have conveyed a number of emotions, however with the addition of the title and audio, it crafts a clear narrative. I enjoy baking too, so I’m well aware how much of a mess it can become. I hope your sister’s creations taste delicious enough to make up for the Madness!
Hello Kaleah!
The image is very chaotic and messy, in a calming self-help way. It seems as if the messiness of the picture is telling a story of self-help. The music is upbeat and fast, inducing anxiety to the viewer. It is mostly just a drum set being played at a high-speed tempo with extra attention to the snare drum, bass drum, and the high hat, all of which have a harsher sound. Together they paint a more frantic kitchen experience. This gives me vibes of arguing, frustration, and pans dropping everywhere. Another audio choice to suit this photo would be a chill lo-fi coffee house song. I think it would portray a very calm cooking experience that is more conducive to self-care.
Also I could not get the audio to work on the post, but I think that it might just be user error!