A Musical Metaphor of the Universe

Article by : Maharth Ranpura

Music is the foundation, the binding force of a universe and its civilizations.

If we deep dive in the universe where music is not just a sound but a strength that binds every culture and everything else through it. It's the fabric of reality.

In this cosmos, vibration is creation.

There are many examples in the world where culture and music pair up, like the culture of desert nomads where the environment is arid and windy.

Based on that, the instrumentation like bone flutes, skin drums, and music styles like hypnotic rhythms are seen because their belief is in the sun god, who is a very important part of the universe.

Another example is of a warrior empire, which has an environment present in the mountains and plateaus, and their belief in honor and battle gods of this universe through their instrumentation like war drums and throat horns with loud, rhythmic, call-and-response musical styles.

Now, from another point of view, if we look at the climate and resources, we will notice that music follows the way the universe works. A volcanic planet may give rise to aggressive, raw, primal rhythms. A frozen tundra world could produce minimalist, slow, echoing tones that reflect silence and stillness.

Now if we look at it through a cultural and spiritual worldview, music is a gift from the universe, like sounds mimic animal calls or wind. Also, we can witness that:

Gods = Modes: Each deity is a musical mode. Worship is performed through ritual compositions that align the worshippers with that mode’s virtues (e.g., Phrygian god of chaos, Dorian goddess of growth).

Heaven = The Final Symphony: A mythical plane where every soul, frequency, and vibration resonates in eternal harmony.

In a nutshell, universe and music are interdependent on each other. Each of them, when together, defines a different culture and harmony among various types of people. Music is magic—those who master it can bend the laws of the universe.

This isn’t a universe with music—it’s a living symphony, and every being, every action, every choice is a note in the cosmic song. Dissonance brings change.

Harmony brings peace. Silence is either divine... or deadly.