Conversation / Lozenges (Free Download)

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“Conversation / Lozenges” is a collaborative artwork created by Autumns’ and visual artist Damo Laughlin.

The work consists of two digital paintings, two pieces of music, and two pieces of ‘found poetry’ all based on the theme of Loneliness and linked by their shared titles: “Conversation” and “Lozenges”. (I think it's fine to just leave this how it is already)

The titles refer to a type of Victorian confectionery (known as Conversation Lozenges or Conversation Hearts) which featured a short written message, usually meant for a friend or a lover.

The artists used this idea as a jumping off point and created two pieces of poetry composed of messages borrowed from vintage lozenges (based on images found online) juxtaposed with lines from modern day Love Heart sweets. The messages are short, cryptic (and sometimes melodramatic) but also evoke a sense of longing and a need for attachment, which feels pertinent and recognisable in this strange year.

Some lines from the poems have been included within the two musical pieces by Autumns, which can be heard being manipulated by the use of Dub techniques throughout both pieces to create tension and atmosphere.

The music and poems are complemented by Damo Laughlin’s digital artworks, which depict two isolated figures, ambiguously pensive, and rendered in an expressionist style. The figures are together in being alone - a faintly ironic situation that many of us have found ourselves in during the Coronavirus pandemic

lyrics

Conversation lyrics:

Must we part?
Don’t you forsake me.
Do keep still.
You charm me.
Keep your head.
I am truly.
All aboard.
Stop your questions.
Good luck.
Tell me.
I’ll never tell.
Don’t be jealous.

Lozenges lyrics:

Hello.
Where has the time gone?
Be my icon.
Only you.
It’s true.
Heart throb.
Play fair.
All mine.
Fax me.
I am still too young.
I am not.
Keep your eye on me.
I’ll see you home.

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released January 12, 2021
Track: written, produced and mixed by Autumns
Mastering: Caolán Austin
Artwork: Damo Laughlin

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