Central Region, USA/Canada – Atom Tones: the Science, the Music and the Mysticism

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A technical talk from Jill Linz 
Atom Tones: the Science, the Music and the Mysticism 
Atom Tones began as an educational way to investigate the sounds of the atomic world using music synthesis techniques. An audible periodic table with unique tones for each element has been developed, as well as individual musical scales. By correlating the bright lines appearing in atomic spectra to audible tones, individual atom notes can be identified. These notes then comprise the musical tones that are unique to each element. Additionally, musical scales can be created for each element that allow individuals to explore the atomic world from an artistic perspective. These can also be used to build simple molecules that can be mimicked by combining the sounds of different atoms to form atom “bands.” The project has generated interest from around the world by both scientists and musicians alike. This talk will focus on the creation of the tones and the scales. Examples of my own work, Atom Songs and the Atomic Opera will be presented along with examples of work done by others in both the arts and the sciences. Another unexpected area of interest that will be discussed is from those interested in the mysticism of non-western healing and the universal connections to sound.
Event Contact: Nathan Tipton