Contributors
Nathaniel Harris (Songwriter, Producer, Vocalist, Guitarist, Pianist, Recording Engineer, Vocal Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer) Ezra Kendrick (Songwriter, Social Media Management, Public Relations Coordinator, Co-executive Mixing Engineer, Mastering Second Engineer) Krist Singleton (Director of Photography, Video Editor, Designer) Mikaela Becchio (Designer) Ethan Dunn (Electric Guitarist) Jay Philpot (Bassist)
Submission Date
25-8-2025
Resource Type
Sound (e.g. recorded music, speech, sound effects)
File Format
ZIP archive
Format Note
Zip file expander
Version
Version 1
Abstract
BURDEN is an original extended play (EP) that explores identity, isolation, and existential haunting through the lens of Australian Gothic. Drawing on personal experience and mythic storytelling, the project examines the “burden of identity” within rural and queer contexts, engaging with themes of religious trauma, belonging, and the negotiation of selfhood in dark, liminal spaces.
Musically, BURDEN situates Australian Gothic within a framework of ambient folk, experimental sound design and poetic lyricism creating an immersive atmosphere of coldness and estrangement. The creative process involved iterative songwriting, production experimentation, visual design integration, and audience testing with participants aged 17–30, ensuring thematic clarity and cultural resonance.
The work offers a unique perspective on how personal and cultural hauntings can be translated into sound, contributing to broader discussions of identity, memory, and place. Ultimately, the EP demonstrates how music can embody both personal catharsis and collective emotional resonance.
Note
Genre
Alternative Folk / Australian Gothic / Ambient / Experimental
Track Listing
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deer lane
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the dust
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nakash
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this house
Release Information
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Recorded: Home Studio, on Yugambeh Land, January – July 2025
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Platform Release Date: 29 August 2025
Special Credits
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James McEwan
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Louise Wheatley
Audience
Parental Guidance (PG) - mild impact language/themes
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Harris, N., Kendrick, E. (2025). BURDEN [Bachelor's Major Project, SAE University College]. Creo