How Eraserhead Changed Sound

David Lynch's films seem to get more engrossing and intriguing with every watch, with so many cult classics and cornerstones of cinema to his name. He often stated the importance of sound in his films - as covered in his documentary, which focuses on the sound on his unnerving industrial film 'Eraserhead'. Working alongside Alan Splet, they made one of the most horrifying soundscapes of any film, using picture to dictate sound. Here's more... 

Despite opening to little interest, over the years Eraserhead has become an increasingly influential film, particularly in the field of sound. In this essay I explore how David Lynch, alongside legendary sound designer Alan Splet, created the industrial soundscape of Eraserhead and how it has and will continue to influence artists across all mediums.

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The sounds/music used in this video are from Epidemic Sound.

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