CHAOS THEORY AND MUSIC

First of all let us state the definition of CHAOS. 1. "The disorder of formless matter and infinate space, supposed to have existed before the ordered universe. 2. Any great confusion or disorder. 3. An Abyss, chasm" (as defined by websters)

The perception of Chaos is generally negative in content. However, there seems to always be ORDER following Chaos. I Think of it in terms of the fall of any great empire..first came disorder/warfare/chaos, then eventually a new empire forms with a new ORDER. This can be applied to most things..relationships, feelings, life, death and so forth....So what about music?

Chaos Theory is something I have been studying for the past year. I am by far not an expert, but for some reason I have been diving into this subject. I thought I would post a visually stunning video that seems to capture the spirit of Chaos in animation form. See below:

Ok, so what does Chaos have to do with music. In my opinion...everything! Out of disorder/Chaos, comes ideas/ORDER from the Ether/formless/ or Chaos state. First comes Chaos then comes ORDER.

I will be incorporating Chaos Theory into my new projects and allowing some very unique formations of music to take place..Chaoticlly. With a little bit of a "LET GO" spirit, I think this can be accomplished quite nicely. Let us see what developes..hehe.

Some of my recent work (such as "I AM I" "ID" "CLOSE YOUR EYES" "THRESHOLD OF IT" has Chaos Theory influence.

Here is another cool demonstration of Chaos Theory in progress. See below:

HOT OFF THE PRESS....

Ok, here is my latest song that is inspired from Chaos Theory as described above. It is called "Ether Rising".

If Chaos was painted, what would it look like? Maybe like this? Below:

Work from my favorite artist, namely my wife. http://www.charleenrogers.com/

(Side note on Chaos)
In his film "The Dark Night" Christopher Nolan brings the Joker Character back to life and pens him in as an Agent Of Chaos. Chaos Theory brilliantly runs rampant with the style and storyline of this film. Great film..Great music..