Soundwalking on the Lachine Canal
COMS 324, October 6, 2023
︎︎︎ #1
While walking (and talking, if you like) … focus on the land ... the land that supports you right now
When it feels right … slow down your pace
Formulate a question about this place
Hold onto that question (we will discuss it later)
Then continue … and repeat
︎︎︎ #2
While walking (and talking, if you like) … focus on a specific sound
Stop moving, and pause in silence (for as long as you need)
Then continue … and repeat
︎︎︎ #3
While walking (this time without talking) … focus on a specific sound
Document why you are focusing on the sound (in any way)
Then continue … and repeat
︎︎︎ #4
While walking (and talking, if you like) … focus on a specific sound
Respond to the sound (in any way)
Then develop a sound that complements that sound
Take note (in any way) of why you are making these choices
Then continue … and repeat
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