the inefficiencies that feed us

the inefficiencies that feed us, Spencer Arias (2023)for solo percussion The creation of this work would not be possible without the important contributions of Berkley J. Walker. It is crucial that the science is highlighted, by vocalizing the scientist note aloud to the audience so that they can learn about the research the music was inspired by. Scientist NoteFarm to plate is all the rage today, people wanting to follow their food from where it was grown, to their tabletop. We want this to ensure that it has been processed according to our values but also a fascination with the process itself. But what about going further back from the farm, to the real source of our food on the planet earth to the sun itself?  My research focuses on following this energetic journey from the sun to our plate and understanding where energy is lost and how this journey will be impacted by a changing planet. Understanding this journey may hold the key to capturing more energy from the sun and more susta