Synopses & Reviews
MUSIC / HEALING
“An excellent book full of pertinent information and practical exercises on the uses of the voice as a healing instrument. I highly recommend it!”
JONATHAN GOLDMAN, author of Healing Sounds
“Humans have a unique, dual relationship with sound--we can both hear it as well as make it. James D’Angelo is an engaging and insightful guide to the sounds we produce. The information and exercises in The Healing Power of the Human Voiceprovide great value for anyone seeking equanimity and wellness in their lives.”
JOSHUA LEEDS, psychoacoustic music producer and author of The Power of Soundand Sonic Alchemy
As infants and children we use our vocalizations to express our needs and emotions. As we grow older these vocalizations become confined to language. The suppression of emotional sounds because they may be considered childish or undignified is quite commonplace in Western cultures. Yet when done with vigor, the sounds made by laughing, groaning, humming, keening, and sighing hold within them great power for healing.
In The Healing Power of the Human VoiceJames D’Angelo introduces the concepts behind sound healing and provides simple, practical exercises to put these concepts into practice. He explains in detail the meanings and healing attributes of the whole range of human vocal expression, from vowels and consonants to the natural sounds of laughter or sighs. He reveals the power of singing and the ways in which group singing can contribute to physical and mental health. He also presents authentic classical chants and mantras from cultures around the world and shows how we can combine various vocal sounds to form our own mantras to help clear chakra blockages. All of the sounds discussed, as well as the techniques for producing overtones, are placed in a ritualized context and are accompanied by simple movements to enhance tuning the body toward inner harmony, health, and peace. In addition, the author demonstrates all the major vocal techniques on the accompanying CD--including mantras, chants from major religious traditions, seed sounds and syllables, and overtones--giving you all the tools necessary to create these sounds yourself.
JAMES D’ANGELO is an American musician, composer, educator, and workshop leader based in the United Kingdom. Since 1992 he has developed and led therapeutic sound and movement workshops in Great Britain, Europe, and the United States, and he is considered an authority on sound healing therapies.
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"James D'Angelo's joy in sound and silence, and his reverence for the sacred, burst through every sentence."
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and#8220;Humans have a unique, dual relationship with sound--we can both hear it as well as make it. James Dand#8217;Angelo is an engaging and insightful guide to the sounds we produce. The information and exercises in andlt;Iandgt;The Healing Power of the Human Voiceandlt;/Iandgt; provide great value for anyone seeking equanimity and wellness in their lives.and#8221;
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andquot;Connects ancient theories with modern intuition through the vital and significant role of the voice.andquot;
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"James D'Angelo's joy in sound and silence, and his reverence for the sacred, burst through every sentence."
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and#8220;An excellent book full of pertinent information and practical exercises on the uses of the voice as a healing instrument. I highly recommend it!and#8221;
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“Humans have a unique, dual relationship with sound--we can both hear it as well as make it. James DAngelo is an engaging and insightful guide to the sounds we produce. The information and exercises in The Healing Power of the Human Voice provide great value for anyone seeking equanimity and wellness in their lives.”
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andquot;This is an excellent starting point for beginners and also holds useful ideas and practices for those who have been involved in working with the voice for some time.andquot;
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andquot;. . . [this book] is a profound reminder that the voice is both a resonator of the immanence of spirit as well as a pathway to transcendence.andquot;
Synopsis
A complete introduction to using the sounds of the voice to promote healingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Explains the emotional meanings and healing attributes of human vocal expression, from vowels and consonants to natural sounds such as laughter or sighsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Includes easy-to-follow vocal and breathing exercisesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Contains chants and mantras from cultures around the worldandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;As infants and children we use our vocalizations to express our needs and emotions. As we grow older these vocalizations become confined to language. The suppression of emotional sounds because they may be considered childish or undignified is quite commonplace in Western cultures. Yet when done with vigor, the sounds made by laughing, groaning, humming, keening, and sighing hold within them great power for healing.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In andlt;Iandgt;The Healing Power of the Human Voiceandlt;/Iandgt; James D'Angelo introduces the concepts behind sound healing and provides simple, practical exercises for beginners. He explains in detail the meanings and healing attributes of the whole range of human vocal expression, from vowels and consonants to the natural sounds of laughter or sighs. He praises the power of singing and reveals the ways in which group singing can contribute to physical and mental health. He also presents authentic classical chants and mantras from cultures around the world and shows how we can combine various vocal sounds to form our own mantra to help clear chakra blockages. All of the sounds discussed, as well as the techniques for producing overtones, are placed in a ritualized context and are accompanied by simple movements to enhance tuning the body toward inner harmony, health, and peace.
About the Author
James D'Angelo, Ph.D. is an American musician, composer, educator, and workshop leader based in the United Kingdom. Since 1992 he has developed and led therapeutic sound and movement workshops in Great Britain, Europe, and the United States, and he is considered an authority on sound healing therapies.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Acknowledgments andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Prefaceandnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;1andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; An Introduction to Sound Healing andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;2andnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; The Nature of Sound and Vibration andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;3andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; The Power of the Resonating Voice andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;4andnbsp;andnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Complements to the Resonating Voice andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;5andnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Breath and the Resonating Voice andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;6andnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Meaning of Vowels and Consonants andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;7andnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; General Instructions for Toning and Chanting andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;8andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Natural Sounds andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;9andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Discovering Your Fundamental Tone andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;10andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Mantras, Chanting, and Vocal Improvisation andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;11andnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp; Toning the Chakras andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;12andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Overtoning andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Notes andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Resources andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Recommended Reading andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Index andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;CD Directory andlt;/Bandgt;