Life beyond the waking world

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Location: Swansea, Abertawe, Wales, United Kingdom

There is a fine line between the waking and dreaming worlds. The different states of the mind are fascinating, both during the day and night hours. listen, as we try to simulate just some of the feelings these dream states can induce for you.

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Nightmares

Your own fears and anxiety change tranquillity to nightmare.

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Daydreams

When listening to this piece, try to focus on an object from your surroundings. Keep your thoughts on this object. See if your mind wanders, whether it be good or bad. How much control do you have upon your own daydreams?

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Dream-like

In this work the artist tried to capture the flow and moment you feel during a dream, how dreams change and develop the deeper you get. Listen for the sounds of the sea, as when you listen, you'll be looking over the sand dunes and out to sea. Let the sounds take you on a journey to a new place in your mind.

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