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~ Chapter Eight ~

HERE IS WHERE IT BEGAN

by Brett Neveu*

Through a perceived audio tour outside an abandoned box store, the story of trapped souls and lost civilizations unfold as belief, horror and science collide.

Performed by Kate Burns

Directed by Matthew Muñiz* and Neil Verma*

Field Recording by Neil Verma*

Foley Art by Ele Matelan* and Neil Verma*

Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma*

Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz

Artwork by Rich Sparks*

~ Chapter Seven ~

FOR DENNY

by Kara Davidson

CW: death of a child

Ghosts are as real as memories. People leave curious imprints on our minds at all stages of our lives, and it can be a strange act of reflection to evaluate what our neurons decide to hold onto. This piece was written to honor how memory allows someone to live on, however brief their time with the living was.

Performed by Amy Sloan

Directed by Neil Verma* Maya Reter*

Field Recording by Neil Verma* and Maya Reter*

Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma*

Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz

“Stories About You” by The Last Afternoons

Artwork by Rich Sparks*

Additional music editing and driving by Matthew Muñiz*

~ Chapter Six ~

ANTENORA BLUES

Adapted from “The Inferno” by Dante Alighieri by Neil Verma*

CW: Torture, starvation, cannibalism

A sonic exploration of Cantos 33 and 34 of Dante's Inferno. Walking across the frozen lake of Satan's tears in Hell, Dante and his guide Virgil meet several traitors to their country, all frozen to their necks for all eternity. Among them is Count Ugolino, whose betrayal may be the worst of all.

Adapted from “The Inferno” by Dante Alighieri

Performed by Cristina Marras, William West, and Lawrence Grimm

Directed by Neil Verma*

Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma*

Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz

Foley Art by Ele Matelan*

Music by Matthew Muñiz*

Artwork by Rich Sparks*

~ Chapter Five ~

MYSTERY SHOPPER

written by Michael Gilio*

CW: Explicit Langauge and Theme of Stalking

FAQ: How Does Mystery Shopping work? Mystery shopping is a tool that is used to provide business owners with an objective, unbiased accounts of their customers' experiences. These reports provide valuable information that the business uses to ensure they are meeting their customers' needs and correcting problem areas that can affect their bottom line. Becoming a successful mystery shopper requires the application of skills, such as strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, self-motivation, curiosity, and customer service experience. Do you have what it takes to become a Mystery Shopper?

Performed by Michael Gilio*

Directed by Neil Verma*

Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma*

Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz

Foley Art by Neil Verma*

Music by Matthew Muñiz*

Artwork by Rich Sparks*

~ Chapter Four ~

DAD’S FRIEND FROM WORK

written by Rich Sparks*

This is a memory from a young woman's life when she discovers something hiding in plain sight. The kitchen is the kitchen from my childhood home, where countless loud beer-and-hot-dog parties took place.

Performed by Kate Burns

Directed by Matthew Muñiz* and Neil Verma*

Produced and Mixed by Maya Reter*

Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz

Foley Art by Ele Matelan* and Maya Reter*

Music by Matthew Muñiz*

Artwork by Rich Sparks*

~ Chapter Three ~

written by Exal Iraheta*

CW: Mature language, sexuality

He reluctantly returns to El Salvador to sever his family's ties with the country. What he hopes will be a swift trip takes a turn when an unexpected voyeur appears.

Performed by Tommy Rivera-Vega

Directed by Matthew Muñiz* and Neil Verma*

Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma*

Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz

Foley Art by Ele Matelan*

Music by Matthew Muñiz*

Artwork by Rich Sparks*

OJO

~ Chapter Two ~

GOAT HEADS

written by Ariel Stess

While in the shower, a teenage girl re-lives her nightmare and remembers the conversations in her waking life that haunt her.

Performed by Aviva Jaye*

Directed by Matthew Muñiz* and Neil Verma*

Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma*

Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz

Foley Art by Ele Matelan*

Music by Matthew Muñiz*

Artwork by Rich Sparks*

~ Chapter One ~

NIGHT WALK

written by Brett Neveu*

In a journey through memory, a man attempts to understand his own connection to a far away location and a darkly violent secret.

Performed by Brandon Ruiter

Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma*

Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz

Foley Art by Ele Matelan

Music by Matthew Muñiz* and Aviva Jaye*

Artwork by Rich Sparks*

* Ice Core Collective Member

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~ the collection ~