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I chose this song because much like the artwork, it sounds chaotic and all over the place at first, but when you listen closer you start to notice more intricate and interesting details like the different instruments. In the same way, as you are farther away from the artwork, it kind of looks like noise or static, but as you get closer, you can see more detail, like the box spring and the trees. It also reflects the artwork in that it starts off like I said, chaotic, but towards the middle of the song it strips away some of the instruments and becomes more peaceful and atmospheric but then returns to chaos after a little bit. I think that reflects the artwork because it kind of models how you would see it from farther away, walk up to it to investigate and see the details, and then as you walk away, it goes back to chaos and noise.

Another reason the song fits for this artwork is it (at least in my imagination) mimics the story of how the artist got the photograph, as she snuck onto an island that was going to be clear-cut and bulldozed, disguising herself as a laborer, which mirrors the chaotic part at the beginning of the song. Then, the more peaceful atmospheric part represents starting to explore the island and looking for something interesting. Next, the part of the song where the church organ comes in reflects taking the photo by being the big focal point and climax of the visit to the island. Finally, the return to the chaos and noise at the end would be like leaving the island, having to sneak out and not get caught again.

—Roman Buzan