Sonic Bhāva
The Sonic Bhava Emotional Framework is a comprehensive system designed to map the rich emotional landscape of music.
The framework’s primary purpose is to provide a shared vocabulary and a structured methodology for musicians, DJs, curators, and therapists to tag, navigate, and sequence music based on its potential energetic impact and the emotions it is likely to evoke.
Subjectivity
Musical perception is inherently subjective, shaped by culture, context, and personal history. This framework does not declare an objective ’truth’ but provides a shared vocabulary to map that subjective experience.
By deconstructing musical expression into distinct emotional categories (Bhāvas) and linking them to specific sonic characteristics (Ragas), the framework aims to make the intuitive art of emotional curation more deliberate and effective.
Key Applications:
- Music Categorisation: Richer and more nuanced metadata for music libraries.
- Performance Planning: Intentional emotional arcs for live performances and DJ sets.
- Song Recommendations: Dynamic mood-based recommendations that are emotion and psychologically resonant.
- Wellness: Targeted music selection for therapeutic outcomes.