Our Instrument
The journey behind the Kia instrument.
To build the Kia instrument we recorded the sounds of movement in nature all over the world. Here you can explore the places where those sounds were captured.
Sound 1.
Thunder
Sound 2.
Geyser
Sound 3.
Forest
Sound 4.
Forest Birds
Sound 5.
Wind
Sound 6.
Water
Sound 7.
Beach
Sound 8.
Forest Night
Science
The science behind the Kia instrument.
The sounds of movement in nature produce what’s known as pink noise. This increases the alpha waves in the brain, inducing the flow state of consciousness, the state in which the brain is at its most creative. These natural sounds were recorded all over the world and used to develop a one-of-a-kind instrument. To induce the flow state further, every composition should be arranged following these 4 neuroscientific parameters:
Science 1.
BPM
120bpm is the tempo in which synchronization of the heartbeat elicits the positive, calm focus we need to unlock flow. Increasing the song's speed helps increase this state of focus.
Science 2.
Harmonic Progressions
Harmonic variations are better remembered by the listener and activate certain areas of the brain.
Science 3.
Melodic Intervals
Having melodic intervals creates a sense of movement, establishes a sense of anticipation, and is associated with pleasurable longing, which is often central to inspiration.
Science 4.
Texture
The texture of the composition, created by layering pink noise captured from the sounds of movement in nature.
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"We found that people were more creative when they had listened to the songs... you could see increased alpha and theta power, a coherence of brainwaves seen and increased connectivity, particularly connecting the occipital and frontal parts of the brain, where our emotional control center is situated, and the areas connected to increased creativity and flow states."
Katherine Lewis, Creative Scientist and Futurist
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How to use the Kia instrument
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Download the Kia instrument.
Download Kia's new instrument. and start making music.
Now that you know all about the instrument it’s time to make some music. Download the instrument here so you can create songs that truly inspire. Remember to use the 4 neuroscientific parameters mentioned in ‘The science behind Kia instrument’ section to help make your songs even more inspiring.
