For music-lovers and music-creators alike, this book explores the resonance
between music and meditation. Music has the power to move us; mantras can help
us dive deep into our inner core to touch our own soul. Meditation on the
heart chakra -- the centre of love, the seat of the soul -- and on the throat
chakra -- the centre of creative expression -- can enhance the spiritual power
of sound in our lives.
Humanity has used music since time immemorial for celebrations, for community,
for worship; but in our modern world, most people listen to music by
professional musicians rather than making their own music. This book
encourages everyone, regardless of musical ability, to experience the power of
spiritual music, singing and chants.
Silencing the mind through meditation is a steep challenge. But rather than
trying to empty the mind, we can fill it with sound, with sacred songs and
mantras that leave no room for mental chatter.
Practical meditation techniques include...
- opening the heart chakra
- deep listening to music
- how the audience can become silent participants in a concert
- how to sweeten the voice overcoming stage fright
...and several simple yet powerful mantras.
Contents
- Music and Spirituality
- Listening with the Heart
- Soulful Singing
- Musicians: Playing and Performing
- Music as a Livelihood
- Creating Spiritual Music
- Mantras and Chanting
- Aum: the Soundless Sound
- The Spiritual Master as Musician
- God the Supreme Musician
- Master Musicians
