Dive headfirst into the headspace of the first-ever programmer with this captivating indie alt rock track by Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice, ‘Ada’.
This eclectic indie genre-fusing track is an ode to the life of Ada Byron, the English mathematician who, in the 1800s, wrote the first algorithm for Charles Babbage’s computing machine! She was the first to recognize the potential that computers may possess beyond just pure calculation.
‘Ada’ opens with ethereal synth melodies, groovy rhythms, and the entrancing, operatic vocals of Silvia Criscenzo. It creates a hypnotizing, absorbing narrative of the mysteries of the human mind and inquires into what drives us to imagine such fantastic concepts and possibilities. The life and times of Ada are used as a reference point to expand on this enquiry, circling back to the enormity of her contributions to the advent of the digital age we live in today.
Silvia’s vocals, melodic and dramatic, pair well with the laid-back, bluesy arrangements, a smooth balance of intent and ease. Around halfway in, we’re treated to a sublime vocal section, where we hear a bit of Andrea’s vocals, too. That transitions to a stirring, electrifying guitar solo. Capturing the brilliance of those moments of human ingenuity.
We go through a final chorus before the track leans into an immersive, soulful, guitar-led arrangement once more before fading into a satisfying conclusion.
Accompanying this is an equally eclectic music video that really does justice to showing us just what Ada Byron was. She was a dreamer, a visionary, and an awakened spirit at the right place & time who channeled her imagination into a contribution that changed the course of history.
Immerse yourself in this cinematic, sonically brilliant tale!
