# Planetary Motion Songs 'TRAPPIST Sounds' is a Song Made by Planets in Our Solar System By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trappist-sounds References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/90125113/listen-to-the-otherworldly-music-of-newly-discovered-planets?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner%20fastcodesign&utm_content=feedburner) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS5UxLHbUKc) 'TRAPPIST sounds' is a song made by the planets in our solar system and sounds like an ethereal, experimental orchestra. Beginning with a simple piano note, the song picks up speed after the introduction of the drums, followed by a third and fourth note, which generating a strange avant-garde melody. To create the sounds, researchers used a numerical system to trace the orbits of the planets in Trappist 1 planetary system. A piano note plays "every time a planet passes in front of the star" and "a drum every time a faster inner planet overtakes its outer neighbor." Astrophysicist at the [University of Toronto Scarborough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmosphere-model) and guitarist in the indie pop group Rvnners, Matt Russo, created the piece with his researcher partner. Using music to illustrate the complicated orbits of space allows for a more accessible approach to science, which could benefit a broader audience who may have a dwindling interest in science and space exploration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Music-inspired Science Communication:** Creating songs to represent scientific concepts and data can engage a wider audience with complex topics. - **Sonification of Data:** Using sound to represent data can provide a unique perspective and enhance understanding of scientific phenomena. - **Cross-disciplinary Collaboration:** Collaborations between scientists and musicians can result in innovative approaches to science communication. ### Where This Applies - **Science Communication and Education:** Developing innovative methods to engage the public in scientific topics and increase interest in science education. - **Music and Entertainment:** Exploring new ways to incorporate science and data into the creation of music and entertainment experiences. - **Data Visualization and Sonification:** Advancing the field of data visualization and sonification to effectively communicate complex information in a more engaging manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md) - [Luxury Solar System Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bejeweled-solar-system-set.md) - [Levitating Solar System Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quantum-solar-system.md) - [Planet-Resembling Watch Faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-time.md) - [Artificial Intelligence-Backed Music Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-tool.md) - [Stimulating Audio-Visual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/periphery-synthetic.md) - [Time-Based Music Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrono-piano.md) - [Motion-Powered Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motionpowered-song.md) - [Multi-Sensory Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multisensory-cocktail.md)