At the heart of every SELENUS single lies a musical cipher — a code derived from a name and a date of birth. The idea follows a centuries-old practice of turning letters into notes, explored by Johann Sebastian Bach and other composers who hid meaning inside their music.
Process
Cipher
Your first and last name are converted to numbers (A = 1, B = 2 …), calculated separately.
Encoding
Combined with your birth date, they form a unique sequence — your private code. The method draws on gematria, an ancient art of hidden meaning.
Mapping
That code is translated into pitches and intervals — your melody.
Composition
The melody is introduced twice in its original form, then developed through variation while its shape remains intact.
AUDIO SAMPLES
Each three-minute single is recorded on a Steinway D and issued on a 7-inch vinyl record in an original sleeve bearing a score fragment and the composer’s autograph.
The record is a direct-cut vinyl (RIAA), preserving the immediacy and nuance of the performance — an experience distinct from streaming or digital formats.
Composition
name:
Anna Orlova —
Personal Code
Composition
name:
Lucy Fisher —
Personal Code