The Golden Mean Project is a musical experiment in the seven Greek modes.
We are a group of neurodivergent musicians whose interests in philosophy, mathematics, science, technology, and art have found an avenue of expression through our music. We hope to inspire other neurodivergent people of all ages through this album to listen deeply to yourselves and find your own avenues of exploration of the world around you, wherever your natural curiosity and self-expression leads you throughout your lives.
The Golden Mean refers to the Fibonacci spiral, which is an infinite mathematical equation, in which each number equals the sum of the previous two numbers (i.e. 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, and so on), with origins in ancient India. Scientists have discovered a relationship between the Golden Mean and the Golden Spiral, a formula that is found everywhere from growing plants to spiral galaxies. It also refers to the ancient Greek maxim Meden Agan, which means “Nothing To Excess” in modern English.
Featuring:
Sarah Marie Nicolosi- synth, melodica, drums, wooden frog, bell kit
Charles Sadler- synth
Jonathan Ford- digital percussion soundscape, electric guitar
Charlie Milkey- electric bass
Michael Nicolosi- Jupiter-4, wind chime, sleigh bells, guitar FX (synth emulator), ratchet, vibraslap, acoustic guitar, Farfisa organ
Produced by Michael Nicolosi
Mastered by Jacques Wait
Sarah Marie Nicolosi is a fiscal year 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.