Stages of Sand

"Stages of Sand" is an immersive audio experience that transports listeners to a tranquil beach setting. The recording begins with the distant, rhythmic ebb and flow of ocean waves, creating a soothing backdrop that immediately instills a sense of calm and serenity. As the audio progresses, the listener's focus is drawn to the crunching sound of footsteps on sand. The walker’s pace is leisurely, each step pronounced and unhurried, evoking a sense of solitude and peace. You can hear the grains of sand shifting and settling underfoot, creating a tactile sensation that makes the listener feel as if they are the ones taking the stroll along the beach. In the latter stages of the audio, the sound profile subtly changes. The footstep sounds become softer and more muffled, suggesting the walker has moved from dry, loose sand to a wetter, more compact area of the beach. The waves, too, seem closer now, their rhythmic splashing more distinct, hint