The Mariana Trench is the deepest place on Earth (11,033 meters) and has been explored firsthand only twice by humans. In other words two submarines with people on board, within a time gap of 52 years in between have submerged to the bottom of it. In January 1960, two brave men Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard descended approximately eleven kilometers under the sea level for the first time in the history of mankind. In March 2012, the film director and producer, James Cameron became the third person to ever descent to the bottom of the Mariana Trench.

I have decided I want to be the forth one and I have already picked up my soundtracks during the time of submersion and later exploration of the bottom of the trench.

The first track is “ Low Pressure Zone” by Clubroot and ironically it is the opposite of what you will experience if more than just your glass panel viewer cracks deep underwater. That deep the pressure is 8 tons per square inch (2, 54 cm) or otherwise if unprotected, your body will be squished instantly. The track is dark, ominous, freezing. It could put a lump in your throat – pretty much the same way the surrounding environment feels like. Or maybe not but with the help of  “Low Pressure Zone” the descent will certainly get a bit more dramatic and exciting.

I have kept the second track “Deep Sea Diving” by Laurant Garnier for the ascent. It is a lot lighter and after unloading the ballasts the float back to the surface of the ocean can begin. The sonar like sound effect and the distant sound of waves crashing onto the shore feels reassuring that you are going to make it back alive.

Last but not least my final third song “Octo plop” by Melodious will be the cherry on the top of my deep sea adventure. Once I am out of the claustrophobic submarine it is time for flawless tropical beaches and exotic cocktails. Few hours spent on the bottom of the deepest place on the earth will easily turn these locations like heaven on earth. So cheers while I decide where my next trip should be!

References

www.dailycognition.com

http://geology.com/records/bathyscaphe-trieste.shtml

http://www.marine-conservation.org/media/shining_sea/place_wpacific_mariana.htm

http://www.marianatrench.com/mariana_trench-oceanography.htm

posted by Alex
July 2013