What is the Sound of the Cosmos?
When Joni Mitchell sang “we are stardust” in the 1970 song Woodstock, she wasn’t wrong. Our bodies are literally filled with particles that were born from the nuclear fusion fires of stars. When a star dies, all the elements that exist inside it are released into space, which then forms the next generation of stars in a cycle which is thought to have been repeating for more than 13 billion years. It was different combinations of these elements that gave life to our planet and subsequently to us.
This residual stardust has been around for billions of years and will continue for billions of years after we are gone. We are fused into the very fabric of our universe in a way that many of us never stop to think about.
This recording, “Out There”, is an invitation to leave your analytical mind behind and to take a trip through the endless space where we all come from. We asked Vanessa Naumann, “What is the sound of the cosmos?” Her answer was this sound.
Inspired by spontaneity, serendipity and the almost chaotic sounds in the universe, “Out There” allows zooming out of our Mother Earth to experience the sounds and vibrations of planets, black holes, galaxies and stardust. In space, there are no human structures, only possibilities in which we can break free from physical limitations and feel our essence.
The nourishing frequencies of binaural beats, gongs and singing bowls stimulate our brain waves and harmonize our left and right hemispheres. This allows the brain to function in resonance with our conscious and unconscious, which expands the ability to feel, rest and envision deeply.
About the creator
Vanessa is a somatic coach, artist and educator. She believes that feeling is the foundation for expanding our awareness, creativity and resilience to live a healthy, fulfilling life. In her work, she is dedicated to supporting people to connect with their emotions, navigate through challenges and embrace their unique personal power.
In the form of multidisciplinary artistic projects or in the therapeutic context, her approach is body-based and rooted in neuroscience, psychology and energetics. She uses Sound Therapy, Breathwork and Bodywork to support people in releasing stress and anxiety and regulating their nervous systems.
You can follow her work at decodewithsound.com or on Instagram.