Ludwig van Beethoven’s music was once believed to be influenced by extraterrestrials.”, “In the early 20th century, a bizarre conspiracy theory emerged, suggesting that Beethoven’s musical genius was too advanced to be human and must have been assisted by extraterrestrials. This idea gained traction with some due to the sheer complexity and innovative nature of his compositions, such as the Ninth Symphony, which felt otherworldly to many ears of the time. Although this claim was never taken seriously by historians or scientists, it inspired a wave of similar musically-centered alien theories, reflecting the era’s fascination with both the occult and the unexplained capabilities of human creativity
