What the source describes
In a first-person account of a 2023 performance, musician Brian d’Souza describes converting fungal electrical signals into MIDI notes and routing them through a synthesizer, effects and pedals. [1]
The account documents the artist’s reported setup and experience. It does not independently validate the sensor measurements, rule out environmental interference or test fungal intention. [1]
What follows from the evidence
The interpretation follows from the described system: musical output depends on conversion rules and sound-generating equipment as well as input variation. Different sounds are not, on their own, proof of language, emotion or conscious musical choice. This is an artistic account rather than a controlled biological experiment. [1]
A hypothetical distinction
Imagine the same recorded input is mapped to a different scale or instrument. The resulting music changes even though the original input does not.
| Detail | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Recorded input | Feeds a mapping system |
| MIDI and synthesizer | Determine audible output |
| Conscious composition | Not established |
Sources for this article
- Live Mushroom Music, All Things Fungi, Sussex, UK — Brian d'Souza
Source consulted: 2026-09-19. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product.