SONIC ARCHIVE FUNDATION

Welcome on the interconnected encyclopedia of the Universe of Sound.



Preface text from an old book. Public domain.

Introduction

For general information about this website dedicated to music discovery and exploration, and its available features.

View of a stellar system as a vinyl record, by Alan Bao (alanbao.com)

Metaphor & philosophy

To understand the concepts, look into the metaphor page. About the spirit of this initiative, see the philosophy page.

Observable universe logarithmic map, by Pablo Carlos Budassi, CC-BY-SA 4.0

Universe Index

If you want to dive inside the universe, see the Sonic Universe index or directly the universal map.

Inside of a plane cockpit, by Michael Barera, CC-BY-SA 4.0

Exploration cockpit

Exploration can be made through this section or with the dedicated apps for the music on your computer or internet.

Ptolemaic conception of the Universe by Bartolomeu Velhomade, 1568. Public domain.

Cartographers' corner

To help building this encyclopedia of audio creations, to share knowledge on your favorite Finnish metal band, this is the place to go.


Contact: Twitter (shared account for the website and local software), to follow, ask, report, suggest or even join.