Chapter 2:
We were brought up together; there was not quite a year difference in our ages. I need not say that we were strangers to any species of disunion or dispute. Harmony was the soul of our companionship, and the diversity and contrast that subsisted in our characters drew us nearer together. (Mary Shelley, Frankenstein. (1818))
As the name suggests, it was time to ad some music to the project. We were given a list of songs to choose from. The goal was to put our monster in a context and a story inspired by the chosen song.
I picked “What’s He Building?” by Tom Waits.
The songs resembles to a story told, with strange noises in the back, with old monotonous industrial sounds. It gives the song an eery and strange atmosphere.
The lyrics can be found here: https://genius.com/Tom-waits-whats-he-building-lyrics
The song speaks from the point of view of nosy neighbours, spying on one “weird” man living alone. throughout the song, the rumours grow stronger and stronger, leading to the neighbours’ fear and nervousness. The end of the song suggest the neighbours will take action to uncover the true nature of the man’s actions.
I was also touched by the song “Samson” by Regina Spektor.