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Getting more out of music

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In a very old thread Yoda wrote about getting more out of music due to Kunlun practice. I noticed that, too. My listening behavior has changed and I'd say you can also do this intentionally:

Listen to the faint sounds! Ignore the obvious ones, especially voice. (You won't overhear them anyway.) You might experience the vibe or atmosphere of the song in a powerful way.

 

I heard sounds in music that I never heard before, although they should be easily noticeable!

The intensity of this effect varies, though. I think I'm too tired right now. :rolleyes:

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Great subject. A Sufi music teacher of mine wrote a book called The Listening Book, by W A Mathieu, teaches you to listen to the music of life in a whole new way.

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It seems to be a state of mind that 'comes and goes' with meditation, because this afternoon the effect was significantly weaker.

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Madeleine Peyroux's new album "Bare Bones" (female vocalist light jazz) is recorded very well, and is great to just listen to. I don't even like that style of music :lol: ...but it's about the timbre. Just perfect on that one.

 

I like to listen to music in the dark, when I'm doing absolutely nothing. So relaxing.

 

Karen, thanks for the book recommendation. I plan on checking that one out!

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