Elori Saxl - Earth Focus

The PBS series Earth Focus delves into the intricate connections between Southern
California's natural landscapes and urban development. Each episode explores a specific location, including the Los Angeles River,
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Joshua Tree National Park, and the Mojave Desert. The series' soundtrack, composed by Elori
Saxl, underscores the emotional narratives of these places, emphasizing the interplay between humans and nature and the impact of
human-constructed environments. Drawing inspiration from artists like Alice Coltrane and Hiroshi Yoshimura, Saxl crafted the music
using digitally manipulated recordings of water and wind, analog synthesizers, MIDI samples, and processed woodwinds performed by
Stuart Bogie (clarinet, bass clarinet, flute). This unique blend of sounds evokes the musical heritage of Los Angeles and the overall
ambiance of wind, sun, and Southern California culture. The music loosely references the psychedelic and dreamlike sounds often
associated with Los Angeles' past and present. However, it incorporates a modern twist, blending real and synthetic elements to reflect
the contemporary and increasingly palpable sense of precariousness surrounding the human-built landscape throughout Los Angeles
and its neighboring regions.