DIGITAL AMERICA
March 2021
Ellie Holdsworth
Sounds are an increasingly prevalent form of digital art, which Julia Fairbrother strongly demonstrates through one of her most recent works, The Sounds That Divide Us (2020).
The national anthems of the ten countries with the most COVID-19 cases are presented, creating a singular anthem that stands alone as its own unique and textured song.
Digital distortion and static noise are introduced shortly thereafter to demonstrate Fairbrother’s message of increased data inaccuracy in COVID-19 case reports. When listening to this ominous yet mellow piece, I was clearly able to contextualize the drama and emotions of these rich sounds; while also understanding Fairbrother’s exploration of cross-national rhetorics.
The Sounds That Divide Us takes the listener into a realm where visualization is not a necessity to understanding the global impacts of the recent pandemic.
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STRAWBERRY JEAN ZINE
March 2021
Taygan Kosky
The album description states “2020 emotions,” yet not one song on the album is made up of words. Though words are not spoken, every ounce of emotion is poured out through the music. This album truly defies the line between music and art. Heath’s album can only be described as a work of art.
All the tracks give off the same dream-esque energy, going beyond the norms of any music I’ve ever heard, all while able to make me feel right at home. This album is incredibly unique in nature, and its elements allow the piece to be free of boundaries and boxes that typically place music into its specific genres.
Due to its nature, this album is one of those that is incredibly versatile: it’s really hard not to love it. I can imagine myself cruising down the highway while listening to this, yet also just sitting in my room doing my math homework as it plays. There is no right or wrong time to hear it: it always works.
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