CONCLUSIONS

The magnitude of the spectrum in this research topic is huge. Because of the debates and conflicts that we discussed it is by no means clear that any structural similarity between the organization of colour and pitch is relevant to promoting either perceptual or affective similarity.

However, having organised myself a series of interactive concerts with my string quartet, I find that this topic is very popular to the audience, hence increasing its engagement.

Finally, as far as the artistic value is concerned I am very confident that this process has enabled me to analyse a piece through a completely different perspective. I find this very refreshing for any performer. 

It's hard to say if the performances in this study truly achieved the desired blend between music and color. Yet, I've learned a lot about what might make that happen. The key is to not just focus on matching music with color but to consider the whole performance.

Breaking it down, we need to look at everything—like the audience, space, performers, color schemes, and music—to see how they interact. Whether it all comes together smoothly depends a lot on how these different parts work with each other. For example, the perfect match between music and color might lose its impact if it doesn't fit the story, while basic setups can become significant when they represent colors in a meaningful way.

The settings used in our experiments show how both music and color can share the spotlight. By mixing features from both worlds, we created a new atmosphere that felt like a concert even though it was also a visual experience.

While research is important, it shouldn't stifle creativity. We need to use what we learn from studies about how music and color go together but also let our imagination run free.

The most tricky part for me is when using existing music, we have to consider different factors to make sure it fits with the colors we're using. Especially because there is this "sacred" idea of the notion of the "work", I feel that we should be extra careful when trying to make any associations at all. I believe this would be eaiser with contemporary music, let along with music especially written for such a narrative. There's still a lot to explore—like how music and color change over time and how they affect each other.

In the end, I've found that the research question can change as we go along, much like chasing a rainbow. It leads us forward, but sometimes we need to adjust our course to keep in step with its shifting hues and arcs.