The “This Lemon Tastes of Apple” video was the most powerful part of this exhibit for me and this is a memory that will resonate with me for a while. Hiwa K and his friend, Daroon Othman, displayed incredible courage in playing their own rendition of a battle song. Throughout the video, you can see the mutual respect the group receives from amplifying their music through the use of a megaphone in the streets from others participating in this 2011 protest. Along with the powerful sounds of the harmonica and the group handing out lemon wedges, the audience is able to see and listen to the progression of the protest. Listening to a recorded version of this event helps us to view and listen to these events from a broader perspective. The surround sound headphones in the gallery helped me hear and focus on various sounds at one time. From my listening experience, the harmonica was the most powerful sound. The tone that was set here gave me goosebumps in displaying the true ability that sound can have in igniting a sense of valiance in people. When Hiwa and Daroon approached other protestors in the street, many joined in the march without the need for either of the two men asking. The use of music here begins to show us the true power that sound alone can have on people.
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