Reaction Paper on Science and Music

by Marc Lorlin Z. Navisa 2013-38337

At some point in history, music was less touched by science. But since then, science has already started an affair with music—from our knowledge of the frequency each note to the tension which should be applied to a violin string to produce the standard sound.

Back then, Science and Music were already harmonizing, though Science was radiating more pronounced influence to Music than Music does to Science. Science greatly influences music; globalization stands proof to this.

Due to the breakthroughs in fiber optics, countries have never been so interconnected as before. Globalization has architectured a landscape fueled by the internet for the cross-breeding of unique cultures. In the Philippines, this manifests in the being on the losing end of OPM. Its identity has started to wash out; I’ve been hearing songs of Jayvee, Sam Concepcion, and Toni Gonzaga ringing with electronic upbeat styles. Though this cannot be touted as completely negative, we must know where to draw the fine line.