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Scientists are turning black hole data into music—no actual sound in space, just light translated into pitch. Astrophysicist Becka Phillipson sonified a black hole’s brightness shifts, revealing a hauntingly beautiful chord that inspired a 13-minute composition by LJ White. Performed at the Chestnut Hill Skyspace, the piece blends cosmic chaos with human emotion, using black hole sounds as a metaphor for frustration and powerlessness—especially for marginalized communities. White layered Phillipson’s data with singing and instruments, capturing the swirling, unpredictable nature of life while hinting at hidden strength beneath the storm. The performance invited collective catharsis, with listeners moved to sing along, finding solace in shared vulnerability.

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