# Iced Vinyl Katie Paterson Creates Tunes From Ice Blocks By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katie-paterson References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2009/12/06/glacier-audio-records-made-from-glacier-ice/) & [blog.makezine](http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/12/ice_records_are.html) In a watery medley titled Langjökull, Snæfellsjökull, Solheimajökull, Katie Paterson created music out of glacier ice and then played them until they melted. The poetry behind this? Now that they are melted, this is the only documentation that glacier's even existed. How delightfully hipster, Katie Paterson! You can listen to the watery sounds [here](http://www.katiepaterson.org/sounds/katie_paterson_icerecord.wav). Be sure to check out other glacier goodies below. **Implications** - While [music may have gone digital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearframe-cd), many are hoping to hold on to the mediums that existed before MP3s took over. Mainstream and indie bands continue to [release physical formats of their albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-infused-vinyl) to cater to those who want the best sound quality when listening to music. Even though it's important for brands to churn out new ideas, they should never neglect the charms of [retro aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone) that are still memorable to this day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Glacier Music:** Creating music from glacier ice presents opportunities for unique and immersive audio experiences. - **Retro Formats:** The demand for physical music formats highlights a nostalgic trend that appeals to audiophiles. - **Sustainable Art:** Exploring the use of natural and ephemeral materials like ice in artistic creations can inspire environmentally conscious innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Industry:** The music industry can explore the production and distribution of unique physical formats to cater to collectors and audiophiles. - **Art Industry:** Artists and galleries can embrace sustainable materials and nature-inspired creations to engage with environmentally conscious audiences. - **Technology Industry:** Developing innovative audio technologies and immersive experiences can enhance the way people interact with music and audio content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Indie Album Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-music.md) - [Ice-Inspired Ferrofluid Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceberg-crystal-speaker.md) - [Ancient Chinese Poetry Vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musipple.md) - [Mineral Water Vinyl Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-seltzer-vinyl.md) - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md) - [Instant Music Sketchbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everglow.md) - [Vinyl Record Credenzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-studio.md) - [Tape Deck Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-folklore.md) - [Coffee Ground-Made Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowie.md)