Pentatonic Permutations

Pentatonic Permutations is an online radio station from Germany that broadcasts a unique, continuously evolving algorithmic piano composition. Created by Benjamin Heidersberger, the piece is described as the "soundtrack of the universe," having started with the Big Bang 13.799 billion years ago and set to continue for another 16 trillion years. Listeners can listen live to this generative music, which uses the Japanese Kokin-Joshi pentatonic scale, also known as Raga Vibhavari, offering a synchronized, meditative experience designed to create a mental network of people hearing the same music simultaneously.

The station provides two main ways to experience its stream online: a "Realtime" version tuned to 440 Hz that is generated locally on the listener's device with interactive possibilities, and a "Streaming" version tuned to 432 Hz for higher audio quality with a slight broadcast delay. The composition is accessible via its official website, where listeners can also engage with advanced features like time travel to specific dates, visual effects such as Starlight and Rainbow, MIDI output for personal instruments, and a piano roll display.

For those interested in live streaming, Pentatonic Permutations offers an effortless way to listen radio online from anywhere, with notable availability as an app for Android, a skill on Amazon Alexa, and on the Roku TV platform. The project extends beyond pure audio, with live events like "Pentatonische Permutationen" held in Berlin, and has released a recorded segment titled "The First Hour" on major music platforms. This innovative station focuses on creating a calming, perpetual soundscape for meditation and focus.