There is a balance in everything in the
universe, from microorganisms to complex systems human made on larger scales.
The metaphor of balance, which has established itself in ancient beliefs and
philosophy, found one of the most powerful forms of expression in Yin and Yang.
According to this concept, opposite or contrary forces may be complementary,
interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world [1]. Koi fish are
expressed in a strong symbolism in this Far Eastern philosophy.
There may also be a balance in the
interaction between humans or animals. And for many species, during sexual
intercourse or when fighting, the breaks in this equilibrium emerge a sound
output as an expression. Sound depends on a physical balance, more pain or
more pleasure, changes the parameters in the sound. Musically speaking, balance refers to a comparison in tonal quality rather than just volume, such as the contrast between a light or "airy" sounding instrument timbre with a heavy or "dark" sounding timbre [2].
Since koi fish are silent creatures, they
do not emerge as a sound output from the physical movements. But if the
movements are tracked, these movements can be expressed in synth sounds. And
with the movements of these fish which symbolize spiritual integrity, sounds
that create a meditation effect can be produced. Also, each koi
has a particular significance in Japanese culture based on its color. While
Kohaku (Most common one, which has red and white colors.) represent love and compassion;
Ochiba (Unique blue and yellow Koi) represents the change of seasons and
transition. In music, different music chord pairings can convey different
emotions. Generally musical keys have different characteristics. While C# Minor
has despair, wailing and weeping mood; C Major is generally related to
happiness.