Saxl, Elori
Earth Focus
The PBS series 'Earth Focus' examines the relationship between Southern California's natural landscapes and urban development, spotlighting locations like the Los Angeles River, Joshua Tree, and the Mojave Desert. Its soundtrack, composed by Elori Saxl, enhances the emotional narratives with a blend of natural sound recordings, analog synthesizers, and processed woodwinds by Stuart Bogie. Inspired by artists like Alice Coltrane, the music evokes Los Angeles' psychedelic heritage while reflecting modern precariousness, blending real and synthetic elements to capture the region's unique culture and environmental challenges.