matthew marosz

Like many a graphic designer, I fall into the category of audiophile (a problem I openly and proudly admit). It seems I've become incapable of leaving the house without my iPod, while simultaneously filling my home and studio with CDs, turntable, vinyl records and an over-flowing and ever-growing iTunes library. From home to work and back again, my life is carefully and consistently soundtracked. It's in this continuous record of old songs, new bands, and various genres that I find a wealth of influence and inspiration for my work. The sounds that fuel so much of my creative work as well as my personal life stream from various sources like headphones, speakers, ear buds, & a myriad of other stereo components-all of which provide a decent sound but can come up short on experience.

For quite some time now, I've been infatuated with the Little Horn Speakers used by Andrew Bird in concert. These speakers always mesmerize me, each and every time I've seen them. I'm mesmerized first by their commanding presence and sculptural beauty, but also by the rich sound they provide. Each time Mr. Bird and his band take the stage and begin to play, it seems these speakers provide a sound scape that opens up, allowing each sound to separate, unfold and grow until the sound swells and fills the room. These handcrafted, sculpted shapes build an experience of sound and style, I've neither seen nor heard anywhere else. And the beauty of their shape and style make it hard to look away. Here's to saving away  to one day afford a set for the home and, if I'm lucky the studio too.

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