Sound Collage

Sound collage originates from the tape experiments of musique concrète, evolving into a distinct compositional practice centered on the assemblage of disparate audio fragments. The method prioritizes the juxtaposition of found sounds, media excerpts, and musical samples, layering them to construct a new, often surreal sonic tapestry. Its texture is defined by abrupt cuts, textural contrasts, and the deliberate retention of source material artifacts, creating an effect akin to a sonic scrapbook. The ethos can range from the humorous and satirical, as with *Negativland*, to the deeply melancholic or abstract, as explored by *The Caretaker*. It eschews conventional song structure, influencing genres from plunderphonics and experimental hip-hop to ambient music.