As we begin our series of sound
therapy CDS, I would like to consider with you the way in which Sound
interrelates with Body, Mind and all Universal Matter to exert its
effect as a healing modality.
The following lays down some semi-technical groundwork in an attempt to
explain the rationale for this production.
NATURE OF THE UNIVERSE
The secret of all that we know and that which we cannot know is in the
science of Music and Harmony, Sympathetic Vibration & Fractal
From a physics [ PHI - CYCLES ] point of view, the fundamental basis of
all natural phenomena is vibration. All natural forces manifest to us in
a vibratory or cyclical manner.
First, let us consider the notion that the universe is made of one
substance - and is ultimately an infinite medium of pure energy.
Now let us suppose that everything that exists within this Universal
medium whether physical, non-physical, the forces of nature,
consciousness, spirit, etc are types of pressure that travel through
The name we give to these pressures are waves. It can be mathematically
shown through the Unified Field Equations that everything in our reality
is made of waveforms that are harmonically related to light - colour
& sound - which in turn is ultimately equivalent to pure energy.
[What we call mass is in fact the stored inertia of these waves
spiralling in on themselves. Gravity is the result of the space/time
curvature along which light waves follow a Phi-ratio spiral as they
condense into matter. As the angular momentum of the waves slows, energy
is given up as stored inertia to create matter. Perpetual motion in the
atom can be explained in this way]
FUNCTION OF SOUND IN CREATION - In the
beginning was the word.
Sound can create order out of chaos. All the naturally occurring
structures and shapes - from the subatomic electron to the individual
atomic elements, from microscopic forms to planets, stars and galaxies,
are ultimately created from intelligently organised bundles of standing
waveforms possessing precise geometric structure and symmetry, formed
and sustained by sound pervading the Universal medium - Even the
rotational and spiralling motions are sustained by sound.
Scientific evidence for this is present in the study of CYMATICS. Fine
powdered particles [lycopodia spore or talc] on a vibrating surface are
subjected to particular sound frequencies - audible to the human ear.
Each different frequency causes beautiful and precise geometric patterns
to be formed by the particles. Gradually changing the frequency causes
the pattern to change. Several different frequencies together will
create increasingly complex patterns as well as rotational &
spiralling movements. Similar shapes to galaxies and solar systems can
even be seen to form also.
Here the vibrating surface and powder could be thought of as the
Universal Medium with sound passing through, creating the waveform
structures of our existence.
Many different and complex vibrational sound frequencies are
harmonically generated from the primordial sound source creating our
reality from the great void.
Thus, the tonal order of creation is based on the combination of many
frequencies which are at precise proportion and ratio to each other.
This is in fact what we call MUSIC and HARMONY as opposed to random
noise and disharmony where sound frequencies are not in the correct
ratio to each other with respect to a fundamental keynote. When we see
the incredible order of nature within the cosmos we realise, based on
the above principles, that there must be some sort of intelligent and
complex, omnipresent celestial musical vibration.
In much the same way that there is a range of octaves on the piano,
there are infinite octaves of waveforms which build all the dimensional
realms, with a finite portion [or bandwidth] of these condensing to form
our particular reality which itself contains a fundamental vibratory
signature of a particular frequency.
Music and the individual sound frequencies have a natural instinct and
tendency to progress both upwards in frequency, called progressive
evolution, as well as to devolve into sub-harmonic tones. A particular
tone or sound will bring into manifestation an infinite harmonic series
of octaves and overtones above and below it [as above - so below] being
exact multiples of itself.
E.g. The international standard for pitch is taken as 440 Hz or cycles
per second for treble A. Taking this example as the fundamental or key
note, a complex evolution can occur when treble A is played whereby a
new but harmonically related sound is produced being the next octave
above at 880 Hz - this being twice the frequency. If we were to keep
doubling this frequency and go up say 48 octaves we would arrive at the
frequency of light, specifically the colour indigo. This would apply to
all the audible notes with each sound having a corresponding colour.
These harmonic relationships keep going on up the octaves into the
etheric levels of existence which are also vibratory in nature. Colour
and sound are thus harmonically related and exert their influence on Man
and Matter at all levels.
Resonance or self oscillation is brought about by sympathetic vibration.
An object or tuned electronic circuit has a natural frequency at which
it oscillates, resonates or vibrates - E.g a crystal bowl sized and
manufactured to play middle C - 264 Hz or cycles per second [cps] will
sound this tone when energy is transferred to it by striking or when it
is properly played. If a second identical bowl is placed near it then
this second bowl will resonate in sympathy when the first bowl is
played. A similar situation will occur with tuning forks or guitar
Energy is transferred from the first
to the second bowl via sound pressure waves through air as the medium.
The second bowl picks up this energy and vibrates because it is
specifically tuned to the same frequency as the first and the two bowls
resonate as one in a synchronised manner creating standing waves. In
reality, the second bowl would still resonate [but not as much] even if
it were tuned to any of the octaves of C, since as we have already said,
the progressive evolution of fundamental notes manifests all the
harmonically related octaves above & below, allowing energy to be
transferred within the series.
Therefore resonance could be thought of as trinity of complex actions;
1. A creative force
2. A transmissive medium
3. A receptive vehicle
Only with this trinity present is there sympathetic vibration. This
could have analogous relevance.
It is important to understand the nature of standing waves. They are
essentially produced by two waves of equal frequency and amplitude
travelling in the opposite direction. In our example waves from the
first bowl travel in one direction and start the second bowl vibrating
which sends its identical waveforms in the opposite direction. The
result is a standing waveform produced as the bowls synchronise with
each other. The nature of standing waves is that they are self
reinforcing and their existence is prolonged and maintained. They are
essential in the formation of any self-organising and coherent
manifestation such as matter and especially biological life-forms. The
higher the degree of synchronicity and sympathetic association between
two objects, the less energy is required from outside the system to
maintain the standing waveform. Nature in its perfection resonates in
perfect synchronicity with the ultimate creative vibration - THE LIFE
FORCE - and requires very little effort to maintain itself. Life itself
is maintained by a sympathetic vibratory association with the life
Within our own bodies the greater the degree of harmony and
synchronicity between the bio-resonance of organs, heart rythems,
breathing patterns and brain waves, the higher the degree of sympathetic
association with the Life Force and the more alive and healthy we
[SIDE NOTE: We have mentioned how generated frequencies manifest the
higher and lower harmonic series of octaves. If we take this principle
to its conclusion regarding progressive devolution, then there would be
infinite sub-harmonics of extremely long wavelength that could linger
for a long time, which is why we have to be careful how we use sound as
well as watch our thoughts which are waveform in nature also.]
SYMPATHETIC VIBRATION - IN TECHNOLOGY
The way in which radio and T.V works is based on the principle of
sympathetic vibration. When the tuning circuit of the receiver is tuned
to the same frequency as that of the transmitter, the receiver vibrates
in sympathy with that of the transmitter. Energy transfer within a
narrow frequency band occurs. This energy is absorbed by the receiver
and information encoded in the energy of the signal is demodulated into
sound and/or pictures. When we wish to switch to another channel we
adjust the tuning circuit of the receiver and the energy of another
frequency is accepted.
SYMPATHETIC VIBRATION - IN BIOLOGICAL
The only way we can perceive our reality is if the cells within our
organs of perception resonate in sympathy with the frequency we are
perceiving whether it be light, sound, etc. The energy transfer
ultimately ends up as electrical data to the brain. We actually have
subtle organs of perception that can pick up higher frequencies - i.e
third eye or pineal gland, but these have atrophied over the years as we
have not been taught to use them.
SYMPATHETIC VIBRATION - IN HUMAN TERMS
A MUSICAL / FREQUENCY MODEL OF BODY & MIND - HEALTH & DISEASE
As mentioned, our physical reality is a condensation of a myriad of pure
waveforms from the electron to the atom - to the periodic table of
elements - to molecules - to organic and inorganic matter. Instead of
looking at everything as solid matter start to imagine it as a pure
illusion of intelligently organized resonating waveforms with a
fundamental frequency. Some say that these waveforms have been
holographically projected by the thoughtforms of a higher being. Other
evidence suggests that the fundamental wavelength / vibratory signature
of our reality is 7.62 mm / - but well leave that alone for the moment .
Our bodies have multidimensional
anatomy with higher frequencies layers [ethereal / astral / mental /
spirit self] existing parallel with the physical. The physical is an
expression of the outer fields [as above - cause, so below - effect]
thus formation of the physical plane is guided by an etheric blueprint.
What happens above in the higher frequency realms governs the physical
Now let us consider the chakras before we bring it all togethor. These
are spinning vortices of energy within the etheric field, aligned from
the base of the spine to the head. There are seven major primary chakras
and each appears to be associated with a major nerve plexus [i.e Solar
Plexus ] and a major endocrine gland [ i.e adrenals in the case of the
solar plexus]. Their function is to step down the frequencies and
energies from the higher order realms to a level utilizable in the
physical plane. This energy is distributed to the physical body through
subtle energy channels supplying glands and cellular structures with
life force and thus animating the body. Each chakra has a natural
resonant frequency that denotes normal function in order for it to
supply the correct energy. Too little and the area associated with the
chakra becomes underactive - too much and over-stimulation and damage
The organs and glands of the body,
briefly mentioned already above, are effectively complex biological
oscillators with a vibration & frequency signature related to the
vibratory signature or electrical bio-resonance of the individual cells.
We could even think of them as crystalline in nature since crystals have
a highly uniform structure based on identical molecular sub-components
and also a pure vibratory signature - useful in crystal healing.
When the frequency of any cell deviates from the normal it will have an
effect on the whole organ and consequently the whole body. A state of
pathology sets in, and the tissue is said to be diseased. This frequency
deviation first takes place as an imbalance in the magneto-electric
field within the frequency realm associated with our thoughts and
feelings [mental & emotional plane] - hence illness is very much
pyschosomatic. Thoughts and emotions have waveform and frequency
signatures associated with them also and effect the normal vibration of
healthy cells. It has been shown that the waveform of emotion has a
direct effect on the DNA of cells. As our thoughts and emotions tend
toward higher frequencies - i.e towards a state of pure love - there are
positive effects on our health.
Our physical bodies emit a sound and as such can be thought of as an
orchestra playing a magnificent chord. Each cell and substructure is
analogous to an individual player and instrument. For the whole sound to
be harmonious, each instrument must be in tune relative to a fundamental
note or key signature. If any instrument is out of key or any player
looses his way then an obvious dischordant sound emerges - we are then
out of balance.
Within the body the various biological
oscillators must have frequency signatures that are harmonically related
to each other. When everything is in tune a system of standing waves
will be produced throughout the entire crystalline structure of the
body. All the vibratory components of our bodies should be in tune and
in synch with each other or else disharmonic waveforms will try to fight
with and destroy the standing waves. If this happens the body ages
quickly and dies.
Let us think of the Life Force as the ultimate vibration that never
changes or needs tuning and governs the frequency and geometric
characteristics of all the harmonically related dimensional realms that
are born out of it. Everything in creation must be synchronized with and
in harmony with it to exist and to maintain this existence. By this
rationale everything in creation including our bodies should be in
perfect balance at all times because the original blueprints relate back
to the highest vibrations possible.
Because of free-will, many of our thoughts and lifestyle choices [i.e
poor toxic diets] introduce dis-harmony and non-sustainable waveforms
which affect the normal resonant frequency of our bodies. Consequently
as we introduce destructive waveforms into our being, entropy [chaos]
starts to set in at the spark gap junction of the DNA, and we age and
die. This is not entirely necessary to the extent that we accept -
provocative as this might sound to conventional science and philosophy.
Another important phenomena within the physics of the universe is
entrainment. A sequence by which the frequency or motions of one system
influences and brings about a harmonically related synchronicity of a
second system. This is important to know before considering how the
crystal bowls influence us.
E.G. The motions of the planets are inertially related to the motions of
the sun around another central sun which is itself inertially related to
the neutral & central point of the universe [zero time / zero
The magnetic fields of the earth are entrained by that of the sun. The
magnetics of the earth entrain the magnetics of our cells.
The waveforms and frequencies contained in the hearts electricity
creates a phonon wave that entrains the brainwaves, the bio-resonace of
cells and even influences activity in the DNA.
SOUND HEALING - THE MEDITATIONS
In seven of the tracks you will be guided through a visualization of a
colour and of a chakra acting within the body to restore harmony. The
background music does two things.
First it is played in the key signature corresponding to the chakra that
is being discussed. The function here is that the fundamental key note
stimulates the chakra making it accesible for visualization.
Second through emotional resonance and use of low frequency oscillators
[LFO] it should help induce a state of relaxation allowing openess to
what is being said and ease of visualization, allowing the mind to
create balance in the body.
SOUND HEALING - THE BOWLS
The bowls have been checked and tuned against standard pitch. As each
crystal bowl emits its pure sound, several things happen.
1. CHAKRA BALANCING
As previously mentioned, the bowls manifest the harmonic series of
octaves into the etheric levels where the chakras are located. As each
bowl is played the corresponding chakra recognises the sound and colour
whereby a fine-tuning occurs through entrainment thus helping to reset
each chakra to its natural vibratory signature. In this way the natural
vibratory signature is restored to the physical plane in each area
associated with the particular chakra.
Following on, a sympathetic resonance occurs between bowls, chakras and
the corresponding energetic sub-components of the body. A harmonic
system of standing waves is set up between the physical and etheric
planes. Disharmonic waveforms which create blocked energy channels
through unnecessary friction are removed.
Disharmonic waves effectively fight with each and cancel each other out
unlike standing waves which are self-sustaining. In the process there is
heat and friction. This is analogous to a hot wire possessing greater
resistance to electrical flow than a cool conductor, for anyone
This is done for every note in the scale and every colour in the
rainbow, from the BASE to the CROWN. Eventually a balance should exist
between the chakras as they become tuned - much the same way as a piano
tuner tunes the notes on the piano. As musical entities we then emit an
evenly tempered and harmonic sound. Life force and emotions then flow
more freely and improved physical and spiritual health ensues.
2. AUDITORY INPUT & BRAIN WAVES.
On a more physical level the audio frequency of the bowls can entrain
the brain waves at sub-harmonic ratios.
Particular brain wave frequencies [4-7 Hz] can help us relax and allow a
feeling of connectedness and openess to higher self. Certain bowls one
may find will help induce that state. It may not be identical for
Some will find certain bowls irritating as brain waves tend towards a
state of alertness. Allow this to be part of the experience as energy
channels are unblocked and all brain wave possibilities are exercised
during the CD.
SOUND HEALING - THE MUSIC
The musical compositions are played in the key signature corresponding
to the particular chakra, and will have the same effect as mentioned,
that is to help stimulate and balance each chakra. There are seven
pieces of music and thus seven different minor key signatures covered in
the CD. If you enjoy the music then emotional resonance will help
release blockages on the emotional planes around the body making one
feel good and thus bestowing health benefits to the physical, much the
same way all music that we enjoy would work.
USING THE CD
We recommend using the full 22 tracks in succession at least once. After
that one may decide to balance chakras selectively, since separate
tracks are used.
I look forward to bringing out a pure music CD later on containing the
seven original compositions and several others for those who would
prefer a purely musical experience.