Experiential music museum, Bengaluru

Abstract

Music is something that transcends religion, nationality, gender and age. It is a language that everyone comprehends. Everyone has a certain rhythm in them, something that strives to come out every time they're in the company of sur and taal. Music is an antidote to pain, reliever of stress, and creates a deep emotional connection. It's an art form appreciated universally. According to the Vedas, it was the energy of sound that created the universe. Such powerful is the belief of our people on music. In a country where no festivity is without music, where sounds of chants and divine instruments are said to connect one to God, and a whole film industry has thrived on the basis of music, even today, music is a quintessential part of life. With a multi-dimensional character, Indian music encapsulates a plethora of genres; from classical forms like Carnatic and Hindustani, to the folk traditions of varied geographies, to popular film music to fastsurfacing Indian rock, and world music collaborations. In India, music is both a mirror to society and an outpouring of emotions. Rhythm has always been one of the basic principles of design. Imbibing music in architecture is thus an approach that has been followed in their own ways since the earliest traces of architecture in the human civilization. It is also an intensely personal and transformational exercise for the architect. Since everyone's taste in music is individualistic, the architect leaves an imprint of their soul on the project, one that can be seen in glimpses throughout the spaces. Architecture that is interwoven with musical elements in mind is a soul-stirring experience for the user himself. Learning how to design in such a way should be an integral part of not just architectural studies, but other design fields as well. After all, music is the food for soul, and an enriched soul is what leads to a fulfilling life.