Sharon’s use of foley didn’t bring attention to itself, in fact, it felt seamless.
In her piece, When Time Stood Still, she looked at the psychological impacts of war and the invisible injuries that it inflicts on survivors.
The voiceovers began in a controlled studio environment, actors were then introduced to dramatically re-enact the action. To assist in relaying a sense of the era, period music was layered underneath a scratchy wireless announcement. More voice over actors were introduced albeit delivering performances that were somewhat contrived, “Declared fit of active service” [STAMP], declared the administrator in an officious tone.
The one moment that resonated most with me was the blending of the sound of the project and the steam train, it created a pleasing aural parallel that I hope to use in my own work at some stage.