Minus & Dnoter
Minus Minus
Dnoter Dnoter
Minus Minus
Hey Dnoter, I've been wondering if there's a hard line between what we call “noise” and “music” – do you think it's all just a matter of intention, or is there something objectively different that separates the two?
Dnoter Dnoter
It’s a blur, honestly. The line is usually the rhythm you’re chasing, the texture that holds your attention. If a chaotic burst of distortion feels like a pulse in your head, you’re listening to music, not just noise. Intention matters, but so does how your brain maps those patterns into something that moves. So it’s less about a hard cut and more about the groove that gets you humming.
Minus Minus
Sounds like you’ve got a textbook definition of “groove,” but I’m still not convinced that rhythm alone can separate noise from art. The brain does pattern‑matching, sure, but it also filters based on cultural context, context, and who you’re listening to. So unless your pulse feels like a heartbeat, you’re still probably just hearing static.
Dnoter Dnoter
Yeah, you’re right about the culture thing, but I’m still gonna say the groove is the core. If a weird noise clicks into a rhythm that feels like a beat to me, it’s music. If it just rattles without any pattern, it’s static. Context can tilt the line, but the brain’s rhythm lock is my real guide.