SOUND UNIVERSE LO QUE NOS HICIERON Elements that compose it
Letter
Sonority
The lyrics of this song address the vulnerability many women experience in situations of violence, constructing themselves as an emotional cry of confrontation and catharsis. Through phrases like “it’s not just me” and “it was what they did,” the narrative transforms an individual experience into a collective denunciation of the fear, silencing, and guilt imposed on victims. The repetition of vocal elements such as “running, running” and “slower” reinforces the sense of anxiety, persecution, and despair that permeates the story.
The composition unfolds from a conceptual structure—intro, verses, pre-chorus, chorus, and outro—moving away from a conventional pop form. While maintaining melodies and harmonies influenced by pop, it incorporates contemporary music and sound design elements that amplify the emotional and narrative weight of the piece.
The composition is built around a string arrangement that creates a melancholic atmosphere, later enhanced with distortion in the mix to reinforce the tension and emotional character of the track. Multiple keyboards are incorporated, generating a hazy and unstable environment that complements the narrative concept while supporting the harmonic foundation of the piece.
The use of the organ towards the end evokes a sound associated with death and emptiness, while the acoustic piano provides intimacy, melancholy, and harmonic support. The percussion and drums relate to the heartbeat, building an intense and powerful foundation that runs through the composition with force and drama. Finally, the vocal arrangement acts as a harmonic cushion, adding movement and depth to the lead vocal and expanding the emotional impact of the song.
Design
The sound design was built around the voice note that introduces the track, developing a conceptual atmosphere from elements such as thunder, water, and the pumping of a heart that continues from the introduction. The sound of the sea evolves into a storm, transforming into a narrative device that represents tension, chaos, and emotional instability.
Throughout the piece, contemporary techniques are incorporated, particularly in the treatment of strings and sound textures, ensuring that each element has a purpose within the narrative. The final development integrates all these elements to bring the emotional and conceptual journey of the theme to a close.
Artists
ALYOSHA - Singer
Maria Paula Casas - Cellist
Maria Camila Muñoz - Violinist
Daniela Ardila - Violinist
Valentina Camacho - Violist
Daniela Cabrera - Guitarist
Kaysa Romero - Backing vocals
Mariana Angarita - Backing vocals
Jady Torres - Backing vocals
Research topics
Memory
Trauma
Female voices
Emotional narratives
Sound identity
Collective healing
Creative Responsibilities
Narrative development
Storytelling
Development of sound identity
Interdisciplinary artistic research
Conceptual development
Creative direction
Original musical composition
Vocal direction and production
Sound design
Recording
Mix
Audiovisual conceptualization