Chewing

This audio, titled "Chewing", is a visceral exploration of the human act of mastication. With a running time of 17 minutes, it is a part of the 4m audio series. The audio begins with a soft, rhythmic sound that resembles the process of corporal mastication. It takes you on a journey through the intimate, universal act of chewing. The audio is expertly crafted to provide an almost tactile experience, as it recreates the sounds that resonate within the oral cavity – the mouth – during the act of chewing. It is a uniquely immersive sonic experience. As the audio progresses, you can hear and almost feel the gradual breakdown of substance, the shift from solid to semi-solid, and finally liquid state, mimicking the process of digestion. The audio also captures the subtler, often ignored sounds associated with chewing. The occasional sharp crunch, the softer squelching, the rhythmic movement of the jaw, the interplay between tongue and teeth,