Review: Up in the air by Fund Mental Healthcare

Fund Mental Healthcare’s release, Up in the air, is a meditative exploration of introspection through the lens of travel and transition. Echoing the contemplative tone of their previous release, Gathering, this album delves deeper into pensive, downbeat lofi rhythms, capturing the essence of reflection experienced during air travel.

The auditory journey is meticulously crafted with authentic field recordings from airplane cockpits—pilots exchanging calm, measured communications amidst the ambient drone of flight. These subtle yet powerful textures envelop listeners, perfectly complementing the album’s reflective tone and further immersing them into the unique soundscape.

Visually, Up in the air aligns seamlessly with its audio narrative, presenting captivating footage of a flight from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Tampa. From the ascent through clouds over urban landscapes to the serene descent into the warmer hues of Tampa, these visuals provide a poetic accompaniment, framing the experience of travel as both physical and psychological passage.

What stands out about Up in the air is Fund Mental Healthcare’s ability to translate commonplace moments—like sitting aboard an airplane—into profound reflections on mental wellness and solitude. The album invites listeners to linger within these introspective spaces, reminding them that contemplation can be found in the transitions between destinations.

Overall, Up in the air thoughtfully showcases Fund Mental Healthcare's commitment to using ambient and lofi music as vehicles for mindfulness and emotional exploration, offering listeners a soundtrack for personal journeys both literal and metaphorical.

Up in the air is available for viewing and listening on YouTube.