Arguably the most memorable and defining component of a "song," sound makes up the consumable audible elements of the billions of tunes existent throughout time. "Boundless, directionless, devoid of any horizon…" (Mcluhan), music allows for creative inspiration and expression within the individuals that consume it, from classical piano melodies to the beat-heavy elements of rap and hip-hop. Because sound is unique in its elements, and allows consumers to "[know] the world...fundamentally different [than]...through vision…" (Barber), audio space within a musical tune can allow for completely different emotional and creative connections than the written components of the masterful constructions. Easier to retain, essentially, than written lyrics of the songs themselves, it's notably the audible portion of music that is best retained by listeners upon the first impression, as well. Considering the impactful power of audio space and how it is incorporated into culture and society through music, its role in combination with writing and digital elements alike can produce works that are timelessly prolific and memorable.

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     Because of the nature of songs and their need to be preserved for enjoyment throughout time, digital elements play a significant role in the construction and encapsulation of music. Songs are a perfect example of how writing, audio, and digital space are seamlessly connected, providing "...full, rich, and deep insights into the context of human cultural and creative endeavors" (Barber). Through the recording of sounds that are existent in the world, as well as ones contrived by man (i.e. musical instruments, etc.), sound can flow effortlessly alongside technology to invent new and combined audible collections. In addition to this, digital technology can also be utilized to create entirely artificial and foreign sounds, such as those existent in EDM and remixology pieces. As stated by Arthur C. Clarke, "any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" (qtd. in Huffington Post), and through its affordances humans are offered nearly "...unlimited computing power...no creative limit [being applied] to producing music digitally...this power [being] available to everyone in the world with even the most modest modern machine." (Huffington Post) Digital components are continually becoming more used in sound culture as time progresses, and their influence in music has transformed the way humans consume and react to musical expressions.

 

     Through the integration of audible elements with writing and technology, the remediation properties of sound become nearly limitless. Most popularly in music culture, artists are often known to "cover" songs, performing their own rendition of an original track from an artist who inspired them. This has been done by professionals and amateurs alike, the cover tracks ranging from top 100 views on YouTube to the top 100 Billboard charts. Additionally, many technology wizards are keen to remediate audio tracks by "remixing" them, combining clips of the original track itself with others and altering their format through digital manipulation. Through these practices, new perspectives on age-old classics are able to be created and shared, perhaps intriguing more individuals than ever before. The ability to recreate old songs and utilize the facets of technology to invent entirely new pieces has changed music culture as a whole.