It is often said that music can express experiences that words cannot. Music connects us with many chains of memory and emotional states that have made their impression on us over time. Through these many experiences we develop a catalog of musical memory that can relate our thoughts and emotions to us in a unique way. These musical associations occur spontaneously or with focused intention. The musical charting experience involves a touring of one’s musical memories to better understand the entanglement of one’s mind and music. The experiment starts with a simple list with each line responding to the question “What song does the world make when _______?” Start a long winding list that stirs memories and thoughts deep within your personal imagery. Think of the song the world makes when you eat an apple, or the song the world makes when you climb the steps of your old high school. Think of the song the world makes when you shower in a waterfall or when your mother cries. Search the depths of your memories and the world’s musical library. Take this pursuit to extended lengths and build new mental bridges laced with musical intensity.
