Web Crazy Train Ozzy Osbourne Tanja Ackerman 2021

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Crazy Train by Tanja Ackerman is an exploration of the sensory world where music transcends sound and becomes colour, a vivid visual manifestation of my synesthetic experience. As a synaesthete, I perceive music not just as a series of notes and rhythms, but as vibrant colours that swirl and pulse within my visual field. Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic Crazy Train became a catalyst for translating the energy of the song into a dynamic acrylic painting on canvas.

The deep hues of purple, red, and burgundy represent the intense, driving force of the music, while bursts of orange and pale yellow convey the flashes of excitement and tension that surge throughout the song. The beautiful circles, fine lines, and detailed brushwork create a sense of movement, echoing the rapid, unrelenting pace of the track, while the textured background reflects the depth and complexity of the auditory landscape I experience when I listen to the music.

In Crazy Train, the colours and forms mirror the emotional power and rhythmic structure of the song, transforming the sonic experience into something tactile and visual. This piece is a direct translation of the way I perceive music as colour—an intimate and profound connection between sound and vision that transcends ordinary perception. Through this work, I invite viewers to experience the vibrant, pulsing energy of Crazy Train in a way that is uniquely visual and immersive, offering a glimpse into the intersection of music and colour that defines my creative process.