Somebody
Description
Audio, booth (4x4ft approx.), speakers placed on wall at either side at ear/head height. Voice only repeating the word “somebody’ over and over, varying in speed and clarity. Vinyl lettering of the word SOMEBODY (capitals times new roman) in red, 3 foot long on back wall of booth at head height.
References
- Self help mantras (I am somebody)
- Revered Ike (mo’ money, I am somebody)
- James Brown (Damn right I am somebody)
- Mr. T (Be somebody or be somebody’s fool)
- Current hip hop culture e.g. Jurassic 5 (I am somebody)
- Nu hyper Christianity (we are all somebody in Gods eyes)
Materials: Audio (on loop), vinyl lettering
Date: 2003
With thanks to Audiodelic