Fascination can take many forms. Sometimes it’s a song you can’t stop playing, a lyric that lingers in your head, or a melody that makes you feel something new. Other times, it’s not about music at all. Something I’ve been fascinated with is the phenomenon of Synesthesia. It’s probably the psych major in me, but the first time I learned that people can hear colors or see numbers as prints has absolutely captivated me. I’ve always sensed a deeper connection to it. I’ve explored playlists with members of this community. I explored the Sounds of Red, and the Twilight of Orange. Here and there I like to research and read all I can about this. Even popular artists like FINNEAS, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, and Pharrelll Williams experience this. I’m hoping to make a playlist for each color soon!
Interesting Readings:
https://www.soundoflife.com/blogs/experiences/chromesthesia-artist-musicians
https://www.verywellmind.com/living-with-synesthesia-7482435
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This article is part of The Human Collective. Each week we take a prompt and create a playlist and accompanying articles. This week we’re wondering: what’s been fascinating you lately? Check out the playlist: Songs That Fascinate You. Learn more about The Human Collective here.
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Jenna B
Music is at the center of everything I do. Whether I’m creating playlists, discovering new artists, or singing along in the crowd, you can usually find me at a concert (over 100 and counting!) or with headphones on, exploring sounds across every genre.