Audio seems to trigger fantasy and emotional memories better than pictures.
We see what we see and it is mostly very clear to us what it is. But when we
hear something, we are free to fantasize as much as we want.
Sound can be used to make people relax, almost to a hypnotic level. Sounds
of waves and distant birds, for example. But I don't know of any picture use
with the same effect. (Except some blinking light, which may develop
epilephtical attacks.)
Personally, when I listen to a recording I have made, I remember very well
what the place looked like, the weather, the smells and other
circumstancies. I also remember what I felt like, excited or whatever. (Or
perhaps I just THINK that I remember well...? Hm.) Well, no picturess can
give me that.
I wonder if this is true in general, or true for some individuals only?
Our hearing is very accurate. Back in 1984 I made a binaural stereo
recording of ambience 1/ about a foot outside my balcony, 2/ on the balkony
rim and 3/ a feet inside the balcony rim. I asked my wife to listen to the
recordings with headphones and tell me which was which. No problem.
I often hear wildlife recordings far too much filtered. Worst case, you even
hear artifacts. I often find digital filters on audio software far too
drastical.
Klas.
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