Much of this is done in a first-person voice, which is why the defamiliarization I mentioned earlier is so effective: we see as Octavian sees, and discover as he discovers.— The Millions
"That's a kind of defamiliarization that has sent people … wondering about this whole sort of world we live in," he said.— Yale Daily News: Latest Issue
Likewise, Tamkin is interested in appropriating the defamiliarization of the nonmusical sounds of our daily reality, and combining this with the more melodic elements of the band's recent songs to create a new sound.— UCLA Stories
Somehow, in the midst of defamiliarization, Killian's voice remains companionable and comforting.— Hot Artists at Elbo.ws
Such defamiliarization of everyday objects is the basis of— artforum.com
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