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“At the root of all power and motion, there is music and rhythm, the play of patterned frequencies against the matrix of time. We know that every particle in the physical universe takes its characteristics from the pitch and pattern and overtones of its particular frequencies, its singing. Before…” quote by Joachim-Ernst Berendt
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“At the root of all power and motion, there is music and rhythm, the play of patterned frequencies against the matrix of time. We know that every particle in the physical universe takes its characteristics from the pitch and pattern and overtones of its particular frequencies, its singing. Before we make music, music makes us.”

Joachim-Ernst Berendt

About This Quote

Source Book: The Music of the Cosmos, 1970

Music and rhythm are fundamental forces shaping reality, influencing particles and existence itself.

In simple terms: Music shapes reality.

Key Takeaway

Listen to the world’s rhythm.

Themes

science music philosophy cosmos rhythm

Mood

thoughtful curious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • sound healing
  • creative composition

Key Concepts

frequency theory patterned existence interconnectedness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does music affect your mood?
  • Can you hear patterns in everyday sounds?
A Different Perspective

Scientific claims lack empirical proof.

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