My Journey Into Music With Meaning

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I’ve always felt the power of music. When I was younger, that meant hours spent with the Beatles, Queen, Simon & Garfunkel — anything new to my ears. I was enthralled by the sonic journey a good album could take you on.

That early influence stayed with me as I matured. Road trips were soundtracked by EDM, Trance, and House, their energy pulling me forward. At other times, I found rest and solace in the calm, soothing textures of ambient music. Different sounds for different states — but always the same love of music guiding me.

“Different sounds for different states — but always the same love of music guiding me.”

Over time, that love blossomed into creating my own. First it was playing in bands and covering the greats, learning the building blocks of songs I adored. Later, it grew into shaping my own pieces — each iteration honing my craft, expressing myself with the tools I had at hand.

Looking back now, it feels almost obvious that sound would become such a central part of my daily life. At the time, though, I never could have guessed it would set me on the path that became Noetic Sounds.

First Encounters with Sound as a Tool

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A few years ago, I stumbled across something called brain entrainment. At first, I was specifically drawn to binaural beats and how they might help induce beneficial brainwave states. To begin with, I wasn’t sure what to make of it. Could two tones really change how your brain feels? But I was curious enough to try.

I started listening to various artists during meditation and before sleep. Almost immediately, I noticed subtle changes:

  • I recalled dreams more often, sometimes with a clarity I hadn’t experienced before.

  • I settled more quickly into meditation — my mind didn’t race as much.

  • I felt calmer, more present, even after just short sessions.

It wasn’t life-changing overnight, but it was enough to keep me experimenting.

The Frustration

There was one problem: the music I found just wasn’t my style. Most binaural beat tracks felt clinical or repetitive, more like “audio tools” than music. Others leaned heavily on tradition but lacked the energy and freshness I craved. They worked in a functional sense, but they didn’t feel inspiring.

“I wanted to combine the wisdom of the past with modern knowledge.”

What I wanted was to make music that carried richness and groove, but could also support focus, energy, calm, or rest — whatever was needed in the moment. Something you could enjoy as music and use as a tool.

At the time, I couldn’t find it. So I began to experiment. Those early sessions became the seed of what continues to grow today.

From Listener to Creator

At first, I made music only for myself — late-night projects in my DAW, blending drones with rhythms, experimenting with tones tuned to different frequencies. I’d listen while working, meditating, or winding down at the end of the day.

Slowly, I realised I was shaping tracks that felt different. They weren’t just functional — they had depth, movement, and emotion.

Eventually I released them quietly, without fanfare. To my surprise and gratitude, they were streamed, playlisted, even purchased. Not in huge numbers, but enough to give me conviction: this wasn’t just a personal project anymore.

“There were other people like me who wanted music that felt alive and intentional.”

The Birth of Noetic Sounds

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That was the beginning of Noetic Sounds. A space where I could bring together all the things I love:

  • Brainwave entrainment and tuning systems

  • The creativity of electronic and ambient music

  • The simple joy of exploring how sound shapes our lives

Noetic Sounds is about blending these worlds — making tracks that serve a purpose (focus, calm, rest, energy), but that also stand as music in their own right.

What Keeps Me Inspired

A big part of my process is curiosity. I’m always asking questions like:

  • What happens if I tune a piece to 432Hz instead of 440Hz?

  • How does a theta binaural beat change the feel of a dreamy pad?

  • Can I make a running track that energises and feels meditative at the same time?

Not every experiment works, but the process is the point. Every sound teaches me something new.

“Not every experiment works, but the process is the point.”

And the more I explore, the more I see how music can become a companion — something you carry with you through your workday, your practice, your rest.

Looking Forward

As Noetic Sounds grows, I want to keep sharing not just the music, but also the journey:

  • The discoveries I make while experimenting with frequencies

  • The behind-the-scenes of building a track from scratch

  • The reflections on how sound shapes focus, sleep, and creativity

This blog is one way of opening that door — a space for connection as well as creation.

Closing Reflection

When I think back, what started as curiosity about a strange sound experiment has grown into something much larger. It’s not just about binaural beats anymore. It’s about music that helps us live, work, and rest with more intention.

Noetic Sounds is my way of sharing that journey. And if you’re reading this, I’m glad you’re here for it.

Here’s to the soundscapes ahead.

— Peter / Noetic Sounds

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