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April 12, 2006

The Assignment (kumbaya version)

An audio fragment from the yet-to-be-realized short film "Working Poor"

Jon Lee

Listen to The Assignment (mp3)

A: The city saved your life?

B: Couldn't afford therapy so I'd take public transportation. Watch the city's refuse walking around. It made me feel better. Cheaper than Wellbutrin.

A: Why not volunteer?

B: Homeless shelters depress me. I like watching the working poor.

A: Who's the working poor?

B: I am.

-- From the Working Poor

Jon's Notes on The Assignment (kumbaya version):
Wage slavery is real ... and depressing. Don't like your job? Chances are the schmo riding the bus with you doesn't either. Kate and I are exploring how jobs, religion and money affect mental health. In the process we are exploring our own definition of sanity.

The Assignment (kumbaya version) is an aural collage I created in reaction to video Kate shot in February. It is meant to accompany the opening sequences of the film. The recording uses many of the environmental sounds that Kate's camera captured. I've added my own samples and vocals.

Posted by Rock Heals at April 12, 2006 12:00 AM