‘Collin Thomas’, a musician and artist, has released a unique and personal album, “The Gauze-Eyed Gaze of Bracketed Air”. He has more than 20 years of experience. His experience caring for someone with dementia inspired the album. He told us how challenging this disease can be. The album consists of 16 pieces, each lasting 16 minutes. This album has a deep listening experience, reflecting the unpredictable nature of dementia. Well-known artists like Morton Feldman, John Cage, Alva Noto, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Taylor Deupree inspire Thomas’s music, producing calm and thoughtful sounds.
Thomas created this album in Kansas. Thomas expresses the emotional and mental journey of caring for someone with dementia in each track of this album. The music is slow, quiet, and deeply thoughtful to connect listeners with the feelings of repetition, surprise, shock, and tiredness that come while experiencing dementia. Critics have praised Thomas for his dedicated work. Disquiet called one track “sonic breath”, while Tomb To The Weather Machine praised its reflective nature.
Electronica UK mentioned that Thomas’s complex artistry encourages listeners to think about deep themes and emotions. Thomas encourages listeners to experience this album with patience, as it is about the exhausting nature of dementia care. “The Gauze-Eyed Gaze of Bracketed Air” is available on major streaming platforms. For more updates, follow Collin Thomas on social media pages.
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