Journey in Darkness Through Music

Published 2017-05-03

Timothy Allen's Senior Project with the University of Maine at Machias. "A Journey In Darkness Through Music" is my video exploration into how music affects the lives of people with disabilities.

As a musician & media student with 100% visual impairment, I interviewed 3 students & Dr. Lori Schneiders about the role of music in their lives. The 30-minute documentary format project was completed on April 21, 2017.

Thanks goes out to Media Professor Alan Kryszak (Photography & Editing) & Dr. Lori Schneiders, UMM.

CAST:
Dr. Lori Schneiders (UMM)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Song: “The Sound of Silence”
Artist: Simon & Garfunkel
Single: “The Sound of Silence” (1965)
(Also on album: Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. )

Melissa Grandmaison
PTSD
Song: "The Light"
Artist: Disturbed
Album: Immortalized (2015)

Aynsley Hermanowski
ADHD
Song: "My Demons”
Artist: Starset
Album: Transmissions (2014)

Zack Dow
Autism Spectrum
Song: "Wanted, Dead or Alive”
Artist: Bon Jovi
Album: Slippery When Wet (1986)

Timothy Allen
Visually Impaired
Song: "The Sound of Silence"
Artist: Disturbed
Album: Immortalized (2015)

QUESTIONS I ASKED:
1. What is your name?
2. What is your disability?
3. Do you listen to music? If so, how often?
4. Do you have any favorite genre's of music? For example, jazz,
pop, rock n' roll, heavy metal.
5. What is your favorite band or artist currently?
6. How do you feel when you listen to music?
7. Does listening to music help you cope with your disability?
8. Does listening to music help relieve stress, depression or anger?
9. Do you play any musical instruments?
If so, do you feel relaxed or creative while playing?
10. Could you imagine your life without music in it?