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90 Seconds
No full text90 Seconds, that\u27s all it takes to erase a whole city. In the blink of an eye, buildings crumble, and lives are shaFered. Through the lens of three intertwined stories, we witness the resilience of the human spirit as survivors rebuild what was lost. Aanya, a 15-year old motherless girl, sees her world collapse as the earthquake strikes during her school performance, and now makes the journey to find her father. A homeless man, overlooked by society, becomes an unexpected beacon of hope aPer the earthquake. He guides and comforts others, as only he has the keys of survival on the streets. A driPing couple from Southern India rediscover love and purpose, as they face the ruins together. In 90 Seconds the Musical, the threads of loss, hope and renewal weave together to tell a story of survival and healing in the wake of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1198/thumbnail.jp
Nature\u27s Getaway
No full textNature’s Getaway is a multi-sensory immersive experience designed to guide participants out of the overwhelming digital world and back into the peaceful rhythm of nature, all while remaining in the city. Set within a carefully constructed indoor forest environment, the installation leads guests on a symbolic journey through four themed zones: the Forest Path, the Campfire Ritual, the Stream Walk, and the Rainroom Exit. Each zone uses light, sound, mist, and interactivity to evoke emotional transitions, from tension to surrender, from chaos to clarity. Guests are invited to place their phones into a symbolic fire, walk alongside a river to release unwanted thoughts, and pass through a veil of rain as a final act of renewal. Drawing on themes of ritual, emotional restoration, and nature simulation, the project serves as a temporary escape from overstimulation and a portal to inner stillness.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1183/thumbnail.jp
Arise
No full textThis project is the culmination of each mindset of a man who wanted to be better, showcasing the growth, struggle, consistency, and shifts, whilst utilizing playful rhyme and soulful delivery to do so. I cast you into a world filled with faith, perseverance, and despair, amongst other emotions, as I convey the journey from New Orleans to Boston, and eventually New York, trying to reach Berklee College of Music NYC, after previously not making it in. I navigate the rejection I internalized with style through an encapsulating array of orchestral, afro, and hip-hop elements, bringing listeners into my world of experimental hop to show what it truly means to Arise above one’s problems, expectations, and restrictions. Which was also supported with the cover art I created for each of the 5 songs within my culminating experience, a music video for a single song, and a journey video showcasing some of the moments archived throughout my time at Berklee College of Music NYC.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1125/thumbnail.jp
Paperman
No full textMy project is an original orchestral score composed for an animated short film, designed as the final thesis for my Master’s in Film Scoring at Berklee Valencia. The aim is to create a powerful, emotionally driven musical narrative that supports and elevates the visual storytelling. The score was performed and recorded by a full orchestra at AIR Studios in London, providing a professional, industry-standard result. I’ve been using Paperman (Disney, 2012) as a creative reference due to its rich emotional arc, minimal dialogue, and elegant animation style. This project allows me to apply the full range of my skills—from thematic composition and orchestration to technical production and collaboration with musicians. It also reflects my deep passion for storytelling through music and my goal of contributing meaningfully to the world of visual media. I chose a simple story about love and longing as a gentle contrast to the harsh realities of life in my home country.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-scoring/1323/thumbnail.jp
Ethereal Journey Music scoring for Visual Media
No full textThis paper centers on my personal experience in film scoring, with a particular focus on the creative journey behind the original score I composed for the short film Ethereal Journey. The project culminated in a live recording session at the legendary AIR Studios in London, conducted by myself. It represents a synthesis of the knowledge and skills I acquired over the past ten months during my master\u27s studies at Berklee College of Music’s Valencia campus. This includes the interpretation of cinematic narrative, the creation of polished MIDI mockups, orchestration, the preparation of industry-standard orchestral scores using notation software, and the technical setup for recording in Pro Tools. Beyond a practical application of these competencies, the project also embodies my evolving artistic reflections on the craft of film scoring. This paper not only outlines the conceptualization and production process behind the project but also offers an in-depth discussion of my use of musical elements, form, thematic development, orchestration techniques, and their role in supporting the film’s narrative.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-scoring/1329/thumbnail.jp
3 AM
No full textThe goal of my culminating experience “3 AM” was to capture the emotional weight of a specific hour.. When people tend to overthink and get delusional about certain things. As both a song and a concept, 3 AM reflects the psychological tension of the restless late-nights, heavily touching on mental health themes and exploring other things like insomnia, vulnerability, not being in a good place emotionally and wanting to get better. The project incorporates some sound design, modular synthesis, intimate vocal delivery, drum machines and textures. Rather than functioning just as a standalone track, 3 AM serves as the emotional centerpiece of the EP. Through its immersive atmosphere and symbolic use of time, this invites the listeners into a liminal space between night and morning. A space that feels isolating yet universally understood. In doing so, 3 AM becomes more than a song… It becomes a shared emotional experience and a reflection.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1108/thumbnail.jp
i think about you even when i\u27m not thinking
No full texti 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.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1164/thumbnail.jp
Life on the Run
No full textFor this project, Owen wants to bring you in on a personal intimate journey through a first person view of his life this past year in New York. Life on the run encapsulates in all encompassing feeling of longing, loneliness, and quest to find meaning as he grows and falls in love. Love and heartbreak is the quintessential theme that he seems to keep coming back to. Gravitating towards showing his listeners his emotions and his heartbreak through music is the ultimate goal. Listening and coping with emotions through music has been his powerful tool to go about dealing with his own life. Life on the run is an EP about trying to move on and the struggles that it brings while leaving someone you once loved behind.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1122/thumbnail.jp
MOXiR - Business Plan
No full textMOXiR is a business plan developed to address the growing need for sustainable income models for independent artists and to offer fans more meaningful engagement. The platform allows artists to upload tracks, generate curated AI remixes, and sell limited digital editions directly to fans, bridging gaps in monetization, ownership, and interactivity. Motivated by low streaming payouts and the lack of trusted AI music marketplaces, MOXiR empowers artists to retain control while exploring new revenue streams. The project involved interviews, surveys, and beta testing with early adopters. Deliverables included an interactive prototype, full business plan, and branding. Research and feedback informed MOXiR’s artist-first approach, hybrid ownership model, and legal framework. This process sharpened my business, marketing, and legal skills while contributing to the ethical integration of AI in music. MOXiR offers a practical, scalable blueprint for how technology can elevate, not replace, human creativity in the evolving music economy.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-global-entertainment-business/1411/thumbnail.jp
Los Rastros: Compositions Intertwined by Art, Colombian Armed Conflict and Resilience
No full textThrough this project called Los rastros: compositions intertwined by art, Colombian armed conflict and resilience, I aim to connect art, music, and the Colombian armed conflict into a cohesive narrative. By exploring how different art forms interpret the country’s complex history and cultural shifts, I seek to understand how these influences can shape my own music and how creativity fosters resilience and contributes to identity formation in Colombia. The project begins with an investigation into the origins and evolution of Colombia’s armed conflict and I will also explore the works of Colombian painters, writers, and photographers from 2004 to 2018 who have grappled with the realities of the conflict. By examining how these artists have used their mediums to document and interpret the human stories within this context, I aim to compose, arrange, record and mix five original compositions.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-contemporary-performance/1320/thumbnail.jp