"Harmony of the spheres(TM)" - Demo 10-24-24

- **"The Harmony of the Spheres(TM)":**

- A distributed art show and performance piece combining painting and musical composition.

- Solo act open to collaboration and group performance.

- Inspired by the concept of inherent harmony in the universe, reflecting Kepler’s “Musica Universalis” and contemporary artists like Paul McCartney and Coldplay.

- First performance launched at the Expo Metro Group Art Show in Times Square on December 1st, 2023.

- **Draw a Song(TM):**

- Application of Visualization Techniques for building musical memory blocks.

- Partial replacement of conventional notation.

- Focuses on the structure and shape of the phrase first..

- Enhances players ability to modify rhythm in both planned and improvised playing.

- Normalizes the visual perspective.

- **"The Harmony of the Spheres(TM)" Composition:**

- Inspired by Terry Riley’s “In C” for orchestra, introduced during a class at Stanford’s Center for Computer Research and Acoustics.

- The composition consists of note patterns in the key of C, playable by any instrument, with inherent flexibility and improvisation potential.

- Experiments with distributed music performance, transitioning to online operations during the Covid pandemic.

- The piece has A, B, and C Sections, each represented by a third of the painting, with a hidden code in the patterns to play the music on the piano or other instruments..

- **Philosophy of Sound:**

- Exploring the benefits of harmonics and their potential to enhance physical and emotional well-being.

- Concept of "changing your soundset" to improve mental health.

- Belief in the therapeutic benefits of playing acoustic music, though not yet scientifically proven.

- Encouragement to play music, particularly acoustic instruments, for personal well-being.

- Consider the social impact of more harmonious tones being applied to our environement.

- **How to Participate:**

- Subscribe to the site.

- Enjoy a 10% referral fee for sales that you generate! (contact me at afreeman@symphone.tv for details)

- Solve the secret code embedded in the paintings and message your ideas for a chance to win a signed Limited Print of the HOTS Poster through a raffle.

- Purchase the HOTS Poster and Fine Art Prints of the Paintings.

- Play the song!:)

- **Future Directions:**

- Encourages artists and musicians to collaborate and participate in upcoming projects.

- Vision for direct artist-to-customer connections, promoting cooperative rather than competitive engagement.

- Call to action for audience participation, purchasing digital downloads, and supporting the art and music directly.

- **Background and Expertise:**

- Amy Lynn Freeman: Artist, musician, and expert in financial services, small business management, and management consulting.

- **Professional Achievements:**

- Development of key architectures and systems for Ernst & Young, JPMorganChase, Wells Fargo, VISA, and HSBC.

- Focus on digital asset management and Individuality and Relationship Management (IRM).

- **Entrepreneurial Ventures:**

- Founder of Symphone.TV, ColorHarmonics.com, and MountainViewPiano.com.

- Emphasis on leveraging technology for start-ups and independent business models.

- **Education:**

- MBA from Columbia University.

- Diploma of Computer Technologies from NYU.

- Bachelor of Science in Philosophy of Science from the State University of New York.

- **Philosophical Approach:**

- Applying the philosophy of science to validate theories.

- Discussion on belief vs. scientific validation.

- Engaging music students with the philosophical aspects of music theory and practice.

- **References and Further Reading:**

- Wikipedia article on “Musica Universalis”: [Musica Universalis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musica_universalis)

- Wikipedia article on Terry Riley’s “In C”: [In C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_C)

- Stanford’s Center for Computer Research and Acoustics: [CCRMA](https://ccrma.stanford.edu/home)