JOURNAL ARTICLE

‘Dark matter music’.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2025, v. 268, n. 3570. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Whyte, Chelsea 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the album "Liminal," created by ambient music pioneer Brian Eno and conceptual artist Beatie Wolfe, which is being transmitted into space by Nobel laureate Robert Wilson. The album is described as "dark matter music," featuring a blend of ambient tracks and Wolfe's emotive vocals, aiming to evoke the invisible elements of the universe. The transmission utilizes the Holmdel Horn Antenna, repurposed by Wilson and his colleague Greg Wright, to send the music beyond Earth, although the signal will weaken as it travels. Eno and Wolfe emphasize that their creative process was driven by exploration and enjoyment rather than a specific audience, reflecting a blend of artistic and scientific curiosity. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2025/11, Vol. 268, Issue 3570, p26
  • Document Type:Arts/Entertainment Review
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(25)01908-6
  • Accession Number:189398941
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