The Influence of Music On Our Minds, with Alexandre Tannous

Feb 15, 2023

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Can the right combination of sound frequencies truly transform your state of mind and elevate your consciousness? In this episode, sound therapist Alexandre Tannous delves into the profound impact of sound on human consciousness, drawing from his extensive experience in classical, jazz, and world music, and exploring therapeutic practices rooted in Western science, Eastern philosophy, and shamanic traditions.

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[2:14] - What is sound healing, or "sound meditation" as Alexandre calls it?

[4:14] - The process of sound meditation. Music is a powerful tool.

[7:00] - What is entrainment? Music is changing our minds.

[8:20] - What is the science behind this? All about frequencies and harmonic series.

[11:00] - Alexandre organised some sound meditations in Kaplankaya.

[13:15] - Is it common to reach an altered state of consciousness or non-ordinary states?

[15:30] - What was Alexandre's first significant sound meditation? When he was a young boy. That's what led him on this path.

[18:00] - The impact of the context: war in Lebanon.

[20:00] - The influence of other types of music on us: electronic music, death metal...

[23:45] - Does Alexandre listen to cheesy music? He prefers traditional Turkish music.

[24:00] - Music and psychedelics go well together for Alexandre

[25:00] - Music brings people together.

[28:30] - Can some people not be penetrated by music?

[29:42] - Harvest of the Day : if something could be done, easy or simple, to make the world a better place, what would it be for Alexandre?

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Credits:

Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
Technicians in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi
Music by: Chambord
Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio

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