Before we talk about what we believe to be the most remarkable instrument on Earth—the human voice—we’d like to discuss Mars. Specifically, whether we would, given the opportunity, abandon this soul-crushingly beautiful, faltering planet forever to live there. The answer is no. We would not. And the reason why: There are no choirs on Mars. But Mars could have choirs, once someone gets there, right? We sincerely hope so. Until there is proof, we cannot commit to never again hearing the goosebump-raising, tear-inducing, awesome, celebratory, desperate, mournful, overwhelming sound of humans raising their voices together, to sing the same song. We’re staying with the people, and music like this.

Collages by Emma Dajska.