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# Utterly Abstract Music Art
Boozoo Bajou’s Jan Mayen Epitomizes Abstract in Visual and Audio

By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-02-21 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-music-art
References: [artnau](http://www.artnau.com/2013/02/jan-mayen-boozoo-bajou/) & [boozoobajou](http://www.boozoobajou.com/)

Boozoo Bajou’s Jan Mayen, which gets is name from a volcanic island in the Arctic Ocean, is the music video for the artist's upcoming EP.

Directed by Michael Fragstein at Büro Achter April, the video and the audio are both extremely abstract. The subject matter, if existent, is universally unclear for the purpose of creating an [eight minute multi-sensory experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-the-sound) is a subjective and contemplative. Ambient music is not everyone's cup of tea. If you think ambient is too abstract, definitely try giving this one a listen.

The sounds created in Jan Mayen have a very [cinematic effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation) with flexible plot lines that are meant for the listeners to fill in. The [visual disambiguation of colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker) complement the melody of the song quite nicely and altogether create a niche and personal experience.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Abstract Music Videos:** There is a growing trend of creating abstract music videos that provide a subjective and contemplative multi-sensory experience.
- **Ambient Music:** Ambient music is becoming more popular, with artists exploring flexible plot lines and cinematic effects in their songs.
- **Personalized Experiences:** Artists are focusing on creating niche and personal experiences by combining visual and audio elements in their music projects.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Music Production:** In the music production industry, there is an opportunity to explore new creative techniques and technologies to create innovative abstract music videos.
- **Film and Video Production:** The film and video production industry can capitalize on the trend of abstract music videos to create visually stunning and immersive experiences.
- **Audiovisual Art:** The audiovisual art industry can embrace the trend of combining visual and audio elements to create personalized and unique experiences for audiences.

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