After years of being an avid podcast listener, I recently found myself on the other side of the microphone! I had a great conversation with the hosts of Philly Has Heart podcast about TERRA: Bodies and Territories, along with choreographer and project creator Silvana Cardell.

Creating the sound score for this immersive outdoor dance performance has been one of the most rewarding projects I’ve worked on – a real journey of growth, collaboration, and ecologically inspired creativity. TERRA explores the connections between women’s bodies and the natural environment, and my role has been to capture the drama of the forest through sound, blending field recordings with electronics and live instrumentation.

In the episode, Silvana and I dive into our creative process – from her approach to choreography to how we’re weaving sound through the trees and hills at the Schuylkill Center. Over the past year, it’s been fascinating to see how art, nature, and social consciousness can come together to create something truly unique and connected to the land.

The show runs June 13-15 & 20-22, so if you’re curious about what we’ve been creating in the forest, come check it out. And if you want to hear more about the project, you can catch our full conversation on the Philly Has Heart podcast.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: Terra: Bodies and Territories feat. Silvana Cardell and Devin Arne