Fermata

Sound is perceived differently by the various species that inhabit our planet. Interestingly, some plant species respond to and communicate through sound stimuli, showing increased cell growth and productivity. Sound waves, generated by a source creating vibrations in the surrounding medium, can affect other organisms—even at frequencies inaudible to humans.

We aim to highlight the audible communication between humans and plants, enhancing our awareness of these interactions and fostering a deeper emotional understanding of our natural environment through musical collaboration. Constructing an audible connection with plants will inspire humans to pause and deepen their empathy towards the plants‘ inaudible processes and frequencies.

Biodata sonification creates an emotional reference to specific threatened plant species and ecosystems, with the generated sounds reflecting their individual biological processes. This allows listeners to immerse themselves in the molecular sounds of nature. By embracing the concept of the Fermata [fer’maita]—a musical notation symbol indicating that a note should be prolonged beyond its usual duration—we seek to illustrate the impact of our actions or inactions on the longevity of plant music. If the plant dies, the music becomes silence.

So come and listen. 𝄐