Genetic code covid19 has been transformed into ambient music and NFT

The genetic code of co19 has been turned into a set of tracks that are available for possession as NFT.

Behind the project is Viromusic, who created ambient music, created using the "genetic sequence within the Coronavirus".

“Using a technique called DNA Sonification, the melody in the songs is entirely derived from a viral sequence. Each note in the melody is part of the step-by-step instructions the virus uses to make multiple copies of itself. ” 

They added compilation instruments such as cello and bass to finalize the sound. By the way, so far 10,000 songs have been made that use genetics in a wide range of music genres.

The songs are available on the Rarible platform as NFT with a starting price of 0.07 Ethereum, which is somewhere around 249 euros. Owners are given details about their specific track including which part of the COVID genetic sequence corresponds to the code used in the song as well as, a description of what that gene is used for in the virus.

According to NME, Viromusica says: “No note has been changed - it is a direct musical representation of the virus code. The idea for this collection was born out of awe of beauty in the life code. 

"We hope this project helps to raise awareness that even a virus capable of inflicting such misery is fundamentally based on the same code as every living thing on earth. “We thought it would be interesting to take this code and make it play music. “We hope you find it as haunting, interesting and provocative as we do.”

It should also be mentioned that since its launch earlier this month, only one NFT has been sold.

You can listen to some of the songs below.

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