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Transforming tremors into music to help provide relief for people with Parkinson's
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The Project
“Tremors vs. Tremors” is the first music album containing tremor data.
It explores the individual nature of Parkinson’s and consists of 5 bespoke songs written and composed for Steph, John, Kuhan, Clare, and Prakash – our five project participants with Parkinson’s.
It explores the individual nature of Parkinson’s and consists of 5 bespoke songs written and composed for Steph, John, Kuhan, Clare, and Prakash – our five project participants with Parkinson’s.
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Behind
the Tracks
the Tracks
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More than 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s. Each individual is affected by the condition differently, making it extremely difficult to find a universal treatment suitable for everyone.
The “Tremors vs. Tremors” project focuses on seeking an alternative way to manage the individual nature of Parkinson’s.
The “Tremors vs. Tremors” project focuses on seeking an alternative way to manage the individual nature of Parkinson’s.
“In Parkinson's, there's a lot that's going on that's not obvious. The movement problems are just the tip of the iceberg.”
Christian Lambert PhD, MD
Principal Research Associate at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Honorary Consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Transforming tremor data into a song
Using accelerometers, we measured and recorded the tremors of Steph, John, Kuhan, Clare, and Prakash._
The tremors were transformed from raw data into a musical element that affects the instruments in each song. The melody was based on the participants’ musical preferences and the lyrics were inspired by their life stories, reflecting the unique way in which each participant is dealing with their diagnosis.
“We created something very special and unique for the participants and still enjoyable for everyone who listens to the tracks.”
Wonder Bettin
Senior Audio Producer
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A new way
to help
manage symptoms
to help
manage symptoms
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The reactions of the participants were as individual as their symptoms. Through music and science, Steph, John, Kuhan, Clare and Prakash were able to experience their Parkinson’s in a new way. The project helped them accept their condition while providing a new way to calm both their symptoms and mood.
The reactions of the participants were as individual as their symptoms. Through music and science, Steph, John, Kuhan, Clare and Prakash were able to experience their Parkinson’s in a new way. The project helped them accept their condition while providing a new way to calm both their symptoms and mood.
The “Tremors vs. Tremors” project not only shines a light on the need for a more holistic approach to Parkinson’s but also opens the door to other projects aiming to go beyond traditional treatments.
“Our hope is that this project will inspire patients, people caring for Parkinson's, and researchers to take some of this work further.”
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- _The proceedings of this project will be donated to Parkinson's UK
Further information, advice, and support on Parkinson's is available on the Parkinson's UK website, www.parkinsons.org.uk, or their free, confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303.
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