In order to reflect and support key concepts such as breath regulation, meditation, and focused attention, I recorded a series of sound samples intended for use as background music. These recordings feature instruments commonly associated with sound healing practices, including improvised performances on singing bowls, handpans, and bells.

These instruments were chosen for their sonorous qualities—specifically, their ability to produce stable frequency ranges and harmonically rich tones. The sustained, resonant sounds they generate are known to induce states of relaxation and mental clarity, making them particularly suitable for meditative environments. By incorporating these textures into the soundscape, the composition creates an auditory space that gently guides the listener toward a calmer physiological state, facilitating deeper engagement with their own breathing cycle.

This approach not only enhances the aesthetic quality of the background music but also serves a functional purpose: it reinforces the psychological and physiological benefits associated with mindful breathing. In this way, sound becomes an active agent in supporting the immersive and introspective experience intended for the listener.

To align with the conceptual and visual representation of the 5-5 breathing pattern, I re-edited and re-arranged certain percussive elements in the meditation music. At the beginning of the piece, I selected bell sounds and their playback as auditory cues to guide the audience’s breathing rhythm—five seconds of inhalation followed by five seconds of exhalation. These bell sounds were precisely edited into 5-second cycles, creating a consistent temporal structure that reinforces the meditative atmosphere and synchronizes effectively with the visual rhythm.

Based on responses gathered through audience interviews, “ocean waves” emerged as one of the most frequently mentioned associative keywords. Responding to this finding, I gradually introduced sand shaker sounds—chosen for their resemblance to the sound of waves—after the listener’s breathing had stabilized. These too were edited into 5-second loops, maintaining the established breathing rhythm while enriching the auditory texture with a natural, flowing quality. This transition from bells to sand shakers provided both variation and a deeper connection to imagery associated with calmness and nature.

This rhythmic editing strategy not only resolved the issue of mismatched audio-visual timing but also supported the immersive quality of the experience. By structuring sound in accordance with a fixed breathing tempo, the composition facilitates a meditative state rooted in repetition, stability, and fluidity, thereby enhancing the listener’s ability to enter a focused and relaxed mental state.