Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Antarctica: Of Water and Ice - DJ Spooky

What do Antarctica, quantum physics, climate change and hip hop have in common? The answer: DJ Spooky, aka Paul Miller. The musician visited the frozen continent to create his most recent album, "Of Water and Ice," using climate data and sound he collected from Antarctica to inform the patterns that he incorporates into his songs. His songs "Of Water and Ice" and "Check Your Math" speak to the themes that drove this album, with Miller discussing the fact that many people don't believe in human-caused climate change; however, "You can't debate with a storm that just smashed your house." Miller, who grew up in Washington, D.C. says the city's many museums were a perfect escape from the city's punishing heat, while feeding his curiosity.

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