”This area is such a unique area, and I feel not only a great
kinship to
this
place,
but to the people that are here.” - Johnny Dame
Beresford: Life in Grass, Water, and Sound is a collection of four audio journals which describe a mural painted by John Dame and student volunteers at the Stetson Aquatic Center, as well as the history and environment of the surrounding Lake Beresford area. The narration of these audio journals are coupled with sound design composed of field recordings and synthesized sounds. The journals combine these elements in order to inform, and to paint a picture of Lake Beresford in sound, done not only through description, or soundscapes, but through the rich history and variety of wildlife too.
The Beresford Suite is a series of compositions inspired by the history and natural environments of central Florida. The suite was written and performed by John Dame, and each song title pays homage to different aspects of the the Saint John’s River area and Lake Beresford.