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Guantanamera | Why It A One Tonner Mirror?

Exploring Turkic Echoes in «Guantanamera» : A Cross-Cultural Linguistic Study - ACT 1

Guantanamera | Why It A One Tonner Mirror?

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SONGLINE: Zucchero Flavour ~ Guantanamera

YER: Ulurudağ, Mount Uludağ

>>> auditory processing, cultural heritage, language comprehension, misheard lyrics

0076 one-tonner | 1:17 | 15 May 2021

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Exploring Cultural Resonance in «Guantanamera»
This piece delves into the Zucchera-flavoured language of the song «Guantanamera» which resonates deeply with me. The beautifully produced rendition evokes memories of my father, linking it to significant cultural heritage.

Cultural Heritage Links to Film and Music
The song connects through a fedora hat, tying it to «The Godfather» and Tarantino’s use of «Miserlou» in «Pulp Fiction». This connection inspired me to research the Turkic echoes present within the music.

Meaning and Language Analysis
I was surprised to find that the song constructed poignant meaning relevant to its context. A second analysis explored how the Turkic language shifted when processed through the English auditory channel, similar to the phenomenon of misheard lyrics. Despite the abstract nature of the English interpretation, this exercise deepened my understanding of how Turkic constraints shape my voice.

Methodology of Analysis
The same audio sample was used twice: the first transcription captured the song with Turkic sounds, while the second processed it through English. These differing methods provided insights into my sound perception and understanding of language units, represented by my black ute as 'One Tonner Mirror.'

Archived Notes
soruü'da: Issue with morphing uü vowel
inât'dıim: Intrusion of an Aussie vowel

Artistic Representation
motif: crying kangaroo - redhead

 

Kahn't call it a finished draft. $hitty sound mix, with a dying poota. Also heard the zencir in post, which needs to be reviewed. Have to make-do with the WIP lemons and accept it as concept development. Selami-fakooms to the cigar boss who looked like Dad in Cuba. Had an impressive suit and his hat was BOSSSSSS.

~iD-ENTiTY


>>> ACT 1 - Gantanamera | Why It A One Tonner Mirror? [YOU ARE HERE]
>>> ACT 2 - Guantanamera | Neden O Bin Kilo Ayna?
>>> ACT 3 - Guantanamera | Ulan Ve O'Laz Edition
>>> ACT 4 - Guantanamera | Some More Oil of Ulan & O'Laz


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