This project is a redesign of Cory Wong’s Album — Elevator Music for an Elevated Mood a collection of catchy and joyful tracks that elevates one’s mood, Golden being the title track.

  • As I step onto the crisp December pavement, I feel the chill of the winter air embracing me, creating a refreshing contrast against the warmth emanating from the bustling streets. The cityscape around me is adorned with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and occasional glimpses of snowflakes gracefully descending from the sky.

    I press play on Cory Wong's "Golden," and the music begins to fill my ears, immediately transporting me to a different state of mind. The vibrant guitar chords dance in perfect harmony with the catchy melodies, setting the stage for a captivating auditory journey. The rhythm section grooves with infectious energy, giving the song a lively and upbeat feel.

    As I stroll along the streets, the music intertwines with the sights and sounds of the city, creating a synesthetic experience. The vibrant colors of the storefronts, adorned with wreaths and garlands, appear even more vivid as the music envelops me. The distant laughter of people, the intermittent honking of car horns, and the echo of my footsteps blend seamlessly with the rhythm, creating an urban symphony unique to this moment.

    The combination of the music and the wintry ambiance evokes a sense of joy and nostalgia within me. The catchy hooks and infectious rhythms of "Golden" inspire a lightness of spirit, encouraging a skip in my step as I navigate through the busy streets. The music becomes a soundtrack to my own personal adventure, as I find myself smiling at the passerby and exchanging friendly nods with fellow city dwellers. Occasionally, as I cross paths with others, I notice that they, too, are swaying to the rhythm or humming along. The shared experience of the music brings a sense of connection, a reminder that even in the bustling city, there is a harmonious thread that binds everyone together.

    As I near the end of my walk, the music fades, and I slowly become aware of the surrounding silence. The final notes of "Golden" leave me with a feeling of contentment and a desire to hold onto this ephemeral moment of serenity.

    Walking down the streets of Melrose, Boston, in December, with Cory Wong's "Golden" as my soundtrack, offers me a unique blend of musical delight, urban energy, and wintry enchantment. It becomes a sensory experience that intertwines with the sights, sounds, and emotions of the moment, creating a memorable journey through the heart of the city during the holiday season.

  • I stumbled upon this amazing track in Boston, MA, while walking down the streets of Melrose in December. Its infectious rhythm and uplifting melodies instantly captured my attention, drawing me into a musical journey that resonated deeply within me.

    Inspired by the profound emotions stirred by this song, I set out to create a redesign that would embody the feelings I experienced during that initial encounter. As I immersed myself in the process, I aimed to capture the essence of the calming sensation and the sense of unity I felt, as if I had become one with the city itself.

    The album design I crafted reflects these sentiments with deliberate choices of color and imagery. The ivory color background serves as a canvas of tranquility, symbolizing the serenity that washed over me as I walked through the wintry streets. Its soft, muted tones invite the viewer to embrace a moment of quiet reflection.

    In the center of the design, a striking blue sphere takes its place, evoking a sense of peace and harmony. This sphere represents the calming sensation that enveloped me, as well as the unity between myself and the city of Melrose. Its vibrant hue stands out against the neutral background, drawing the eye and inviting the viewer to explore the depths of their own connection to the music and the urban environment.

    The circular shape of the sphere signifies a sense of wholeness and completion, reflecting the journey I embarked upon while listening to "Golden." It represents the cyclical nature of life, the seamless blending of sounds, and the continuous flow of emotions that unfolded during that walk through the city streets. Its placement at the heart of the design signifies the central role that the music played in my experience, pulsating with energy and serving as a focal point for the eye.

    Through this album design, I strive to encapsulate the powerful emotions and sensations that coursed through me while listening to Cory Wong's "Golden" in the enchanting December streets of Melrose, Boston. It is an invitation for others to join me on this sonic journey, to experience the same calming sensation and unity with the city that I felt, and to embrace the transformative power of music in our lives.Item description

Below are my prior designs to the finalized album covers above.

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