Exploring music through colors, Melissa McCracken's synaesthetic art

Melissa McCracken, a synesthetic artist, explains her unique ability to perceive music as colors. She describes synesthesia as a neurological condition where stimuli create unexpected responses in the brain. Melissa shares her artistic process, where she paints music, translating songs into vibrant colors. She discusses her preference for jazz music, associating it with blues and golds. Melissa also reflects on her personal connection to music, influenced by her brother's musical talent, and how synesthesia allows her to experience music in a unique way.

Describe the colors and feelings Melissa associates with jazz music.

How does Melissa's personal history with music influence her artistic expression?