Dorothy's 'World Song Map' Labels the Globe with Music References
Joey Haar — November 17, 2016 — Art & Design
References: wearedorothy & wired
'World Song Map,' a creative piece of decoration from London design studio Dorothy, is a musical response to geography buffs bragging about which capitals they know. The map is an accurate projection of geographical formations, but it replaces every single place name with a reference to a song.
The song references on World Song Map are sometimes bluntly literal. For instance, the point for New York City is title 'New York, New York,' after the famous Frank Sinatra tune, and Warsaw is called 'Warsaw' for the Joy Division track. Others are more poetic or playful, however, such as Gibraltar being labelled 'I am a Rock' after Simon and Garfunkel or Siberia's label of 'Pretty Vacant (No Fun)' by the Sex Pistols.
The map is available in a pastel version and a special lithograph version.
The song references on World Song Map are sometimes bluntly literal. For instance, the point for New York City is title 'New York, New York,' after the famous Frank Sinatra tune, and Warsaw is called 'Warsaw' for the Joy Division track. Others are more poetic or playful, however, such as Gibraltar being labelled 'I am a Rock' after Simon and Garfunkel or Siberia's label of 'Pretty Vacant (No Fun)' by the Sex Pistols.
The map is available in a pastel version and a special lithograph version.
Trend Themes
1. Musical Cartography - The fusion of music and geography can create unique and personalized experiences for enthusiasts.
2. Geocultural Marketing - Companies can utilize the relationship between music and geography to create targeted and culturally relevant marketing campaigns.
3. Music Data Visualization - The mapping of music references onto geographical locations demonstrates the creative potential of visualizing diverse datasets.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The 'World Song Map' presents an exciting opportunity for the interior design industry to incorporate personalized and creative art pieces into homes and offices.
2. Tourism - Tourism companies can leverage the 'World Song Map' as a unique souvenir or gift for music-loving travelers, or as an interactive feature at museums and cultural centers.
3. Music Streaming Services - Music streaming companies can incorporate location-based playlists and recommendations based on the 'World Song Map' to create personalized and engaging experiences for their users.
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