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Bio
Andrew Armando Mendoza-Knecht, 18 yrs.old, is a recent graduate of John Jay High School’s Science & Engineering Academy in NISD. Andrew began his Say Si journey in the WAM program as a 7th grader and later joined the HIVE to learn more about video game design. When the HIVE invited EDM (Electronic Dance Music) artists to share their work with students, Andrew found a new passion for a different method of creative expression in a time where the entire world was dealing with the effects of a global pandemic. Andrew will be attending Northwest Vista College in the fall to pursue his goal of becoming a registered nurse.
Artist Statement
During the global pandemic, EDM (Electronic Dance Music) helped me cope with the realities and anxieties of COVID-19. EDM is the inspiration for my Senior Say Si Project. Working virtually at home, I purchased and used Ableton, a digital audio workstation to experiment with various sound effects and styles. Ableton provides various instrument sounds and effects for the purpose of composing, recording, and mixing music. I experimented and edited sequences until the tracks felt right to me.By the end of the project, I got a little more confident over the music that I've made. With this and my dire love for creating some really interesting neat sounds, this senior project is the accumulation of years of potential creativity in a totally new format. This EP is influenced by the musical talents and creativity of my favorite EDM artist, Virtual Riot..
