Abstract
"Harmony in Complexity" transforms a century of climate data (1924-2024) into a musical experience through two distinct sonification layers: global CO2 concentrations are mapped to sine wave frequencies, creating an evolving tonal foundation, while planetary temperature anomalies are transformed into musical notes, representing three different Northern Hemisphere zones, arranged in triads. Through interactive audience participation, the connection between the audience and the data is further enhanced. This paper describes the technical aspects of the sonification process, the theoretical framework underpinning its design and aesthetics, and discusses the potential of Art-Science collaborations to convey complex data and potentially drive transformative learning experiences.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 22nd Sound and Music Computing Conference, SMC 2025 |
| Publisher | Sound and Music Computing Network |
| Pages | 86-91 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783200106420 |
| Publication status | Published - 8 Jul 2025 |
| Event | 22nd Sound and Music Computing Conference, SMC 2025 - Graz, Austria Duration: 7 Jul 2025 → 12 Jul 2025 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of the Sound and Music Computing Conferences |
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| ISSN (Electronic) | 2518-3672 |
Conference
| Conference | 22nd Sound and Music Computing Conference, SMC 2025 |
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| Country/Territory | Austria |
| City | Graz |
| Period | 7/07/25 → 12/07/25 |
Bibliographical note
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