# Worldly Globe Record Players The Sound of Earth by Yuri Suzuki is a Musical Odyssey By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-25 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sound-of-earth References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1671071/a-globe-that-doubles-as-a-record-playing-audio-from-around-the-world) & [yurisuzuki](http://yurisuzuki.com/) The Sound of Earth is an epic name for an initially ambiguous [piece of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funeral-for-a-tree). While it's shaped like a common globe, it's devoid of the typical markings that inform people of cities, countries, seas and more. Instead, it has an inky black surface. This surface acts as a record while the stand the globe is cradled in is a [record player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio). Strikingly poetic, The Sound of Earth plays [sound clips captured around the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthfm-app). Created by artist Yuri Suzuki, The Sound of Earth has recordings as far back as 2009, the year that he began traveling everywhere with a dictaphone. From Baile funk in Rio de Janeiro to a train announcement in Japan and Russian tourists in London, the soundtrack lasts for about 30 minutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized Art Experiences:** The Sound of Earth showcases the potential for interactive and immersive art installations that engage multiple senses. - **Global Soundscapes:** The use of sound clips from different locations around the world highlights the trend of incorporating diverse cultural experiences into artistic creations. - **Technological Convergence:** The combination of a globe, record player, and sound recordings demonstrates the convergence of traditional and digital mediums in art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The Sound of Earth opens up opportunities for artists to create unique and engaging installations that blur the boundaries between art and technology. - **Music and Entertainment:** The use of sound clips from various locations presents opportunities for musicians and producers to incorporate global influences into their music. - **Tourism and Travel:** The Sound of Earth offers a new way to experience and appreciate the diverse soundscapes of different countries, providing potential opportunities for travel experiences that focus on audio immersion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Changing Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-ii.md) - [Sound-Interactive Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arborhythm.md) - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Real World-Synced Globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtierra.md) - [Colorful Dynamic Acoustic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otonomori.md) - [Mindful Meditative Soundscape Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-heirloom.md) - [Space-Inspired Sound Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-2-vollebak.md) - [Motor-Shaped Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotor-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-turntable-ii.md)