They’re Trying to Save Themselves was commissioned in 2002 by The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for Loss and Legacy, a commemorative radio broadcast for the anniversary of September 11th. The sounds are all taken from an eye witness account aired on CNN following the tragedy. The spoken words undergo a number of textural metamorphoses that evoke different sound images relating to the events of September 11th, such as low-flying aircraft, and panicky voices, as well as other sonorities that paint the emotional atmosphere. Special thanks to James Roy and David Jaeger for their generous support.
Darren Copeland
Sound Artist
