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What does the universe sound like? A musical tour

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Matt Russo |

TEDxUofT

• March 2018

Is outer space really the silent and lifeless place it's often depicted to be? Perhaps not. Astrophysicist and musician Matt Russo takes us on a journey through the cosmos, revealing the hidden rhythms and harmonies of planetary orbits. The universe is full of music, he says -- we just need to learn how to hear it.

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Is outer space really the silent and lifeless place it's often depicted to be? Perhaps not. Astrophysicist and musician Matt Russo takes us on a journey through the cosmos, revealing the hidden rhythms and harmonies of planetary orbits. The universe is full of music, he says -- we just need to learn how to hear it.

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Astrophysicist, musician

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Matt Russo is an astrophysicist and musician who translates the rhythm and harmony of the cosmos into music and sound.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxUofT, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Listen to more sounds and music created with astronomical data.

Donate to the CNIB Foundation to empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion.

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