Muse-ical Mapping: A Visual Language of Scripture

Muse-ical Mapping is a concept developed by choreographer Ocean Duran as part of their "OceansOntology" approach, which explores the spiritual nature of being [1, 2]. It is a system designed to visually represent the melodic words and phrases within scriptures [2]. This mapping system is based on music theory, and it serves as a tool to help understand how communication varies by intent [1, 2]. Here's a more detailed breakdown of Muse-ical Mapping:

• Connection to the "Sound" Doctrine: Muse-ical Mapping is closely related to Duran's "Sound" Doctrine, which suggests that music can speak to our spirit [1, 2]. While the "Sound" Doctrine focuses on the audio aspect, Muse-ical Mapping translates that concept into a visual format [2]. It helps in comprehending the same audio theory of synchronicity by providing a more harmonizing structure to the melodic words and phrases within the scriptures [2].
• Musical Framework: The system uses the structural framework of musical notations [3]. By using music theory and the scriptures from the first chapter of Genesis, a basis for "OceansOntology" is formed [3, 4]. This provides a way to see the physical breakdown and composition of the "basics," "steps," "theory," and a valid "formation" for creating an actual "idea" [3].
• Visualizing Scripture: Muse-ical Mapping is designed to visually represent the melodic words and phrases within scriptures [2]. Duran uses the first chapter of Genesis and identifies 31 scriptures that align with their teaching concepts, calling them "The Lines of Truth" [1, 4, 5]. The "Muse-ical Map" helps to see the structure of these scriptural passages as if they were musical compositions [3].
• Combining Audio and Visual: By reading the "Sound" Doctrine and the "Muse-ical Map," one can comprehend the audio theory of synchronicity and simultaneously understand a more harmonizing structure to the melodic words and phrases within scripture [2]. This allows one to "hear music with our eyes and allows us to see by listening" [3].
• Melody as a Core Element: Duran’s teaching emphasizes melody as the core element, or "idea," that makes something memorable [1, 6, 7]. The "Muse-ical Map" helps visualize how melody functions within a composition and can be applied to scriptural texts [1, 8, 9].
• Understanding Perception: Muse-ical Mapping aids in understanding perception and different viewpoints by contrast and comparison [1, 10]. It facilitates understanding that how communications vary by intent [11]. The system is designed to show how the basics of "ontology" apply "Sound" in conjunction with "Music," revealing the practice of "Concept" in various forms of communication [12]. In essence, Muse-ical Mapping is a tool that combines music theory with scripture to create a visual representation of spiritual concepts, particularly those found in the first chapter of Genesis, which are referred to as the "Lines of Truth" [1, 4]. It allows for a deeper understanding of how spiritual communication can be structured and perceived, using the language of music as a guide [2].