Stages

The audio titled "Stages" begins with a series of intriguing bodysounds reminiscent of a robot in motion. The rhythmic clinks and clanks mirror the methodical, mechanical movements of a toy, specifically hinting at the swaying movements of a doll. A constant, low hum underscores this mechanical symphony, evoking the image of a doll brought to life, its plastic body animated in an eerily human-like way. As the audio progresses, the sound of footsteps becomes apparent, suggesting a journey or progression. These are not the soft, organic sounds of human footsteps, but rather the unmistakable click-clack of hard plastic on a hard surface, further reinforcing the image of a toy or robot in motion. The audio then shifts to focus on the eyes. A series of high-pitched, electronic bleeps and bloops seem to mimic the opening and closing of an eye, or more specifically, the blinking of a doll's glassy, unseeing eyes. This