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The audio piece titled "Slicing Through a Box" starts with a soft, rustling noise, setting the scene with the sound of a cardboard box being handled. This is followed by the distinct, sharp sound of a knife being unsheathed, creating an anticipation of what's to come. Soon, the first slice cuts through the silence, a crisp, clear sound that vibrates through the cardboard, picked up by a contact microphone. It's a slow, deliberate cut, the knife sawing back and forth through the resistant material. The sound is raw and unfiltered, a direct recording of the action without any enhancements. Each stroke of the knife is vividly audible, providing a satisfying, almost tactile sensation. The rhythm of the knife sawing through the cardboard becomes almost hypnotic, the sound ebbing and flowing as the blade cuts deeper into the box. There are occasional pauses, breaks in the rhythm that serve to heighten the anticipation of the next cut. Towards the end,
