Background Music

Have a look at the recommended music section on these forums Dusty, that would be the sort of music recommended.

Personally, I play classical, folk, Incan, Celtic and country.

I like having music on whilst doing repetitive tasks such as dishes and vaccuuming, a lot of people don't because it takes away their focus on the task.
Cheers
a.

Hi Dusty,

From what I understand, Belzebuub meant a music helping consciousness to be active.

Some of it are well-known masterpieces of a classical music by Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, etc, but it is not limited to it only.

Thanks Ahona,

I saw that list that was posted by Adam. I just wanted to make sure that was the music that Belzebuub was talking about.

Vadim, yes, that is what he meant. Music to help the consciousness to be active. Why does classical music do that? Is it because of all the instrumentation? Then could classical arabic music do that? I love the violin and all the stringed instruments that classical arabic music has in it. There is some reallly beautiful Lebanese music. I would imagine that you should listen to music that does not evoke an ego emotion. Like sad "I lost my love" types of songs?

Dusty

If you have the Peace of Spirit within book, in chapter four master mentions about music and art, if you have not read it as yet.

Hi Manpreet,
Thanks! I just got the book and haven't gotten to chapter 4 just yet.

Dusty

Hi Dusty,

That's fantastic that you've gotten the book, yes, it really explains it.

Then, it's about learning how awareness works and investigating which music helps to stay aware and which does not, in my opinion.

Personally, I find that with some 'spiritual' music, I can have it on in the background and it's a good thing and it helps (like some of Beethoven's music for example), but with other music of the same sort I prefer to listen to it only when concentrating on it (...some of Beethoven's pieces). Other stuff I find downright distracting as background music, including some stuff that I know other people like - so it depends :-)

It really does seem like everyone has different preferences - so figure out how it is for you and go with that, do it if it helps you.

It can be a really good thing, but sometimes if I'm not in a very good state, it just seems to add more chaos where there is already plenty.

Liz

Thanks Liz & Vadim,

I know what you mean about distracting music, Liz. And, it can add chaos way after it's done playing. I think music with words is very distracting....at least words that I can understand. (Andrea Bocelli, for example is not distracting to me.)

But, as for the chaos. I think I have a song in my head for every situation that pops up. For example, this morning I was not doing well with awareness when I was in the shower. My mind kept thinking about the dreams I had and a song would come up mimicking some of the words that were spoken in my dream. Then, that would get my mind focused internally and with memories from a long time ago. Not good.

So, I've stopped listening to music on the radio and all other sources where it might pop up. I don't need any new words.

Dusty

I've had the same problem Dusty, but it doesn't seem situation-related for me. Anything from poodle rock to Hildegard von Bingen, anytime, for no apparent reason.

At some point I just decided that if I didn't like the music a lot, I wouldn't listen to it, because it just wasn't worth it. I still listen to some 'normal' music but I'm more selective now - but, if lacking other material to work with, my mind will happily just play Beethoven.

It's encouraging to see how much brain chatter can be cut out simply from getting rid of this one thing - but it is something I still struggle with.

Liz

Hello everyone,

The music list that was provided is generally considered to be consciousness orientated music though some pieces might be more so then others. In addition, music appreciation will be different to everyone as we all are at different levels spiritually and have different tastes and influences.

From my experience with music and consciousness if one is firmly within egos and listening to the most motivating music the benefits will be minimal if any. There is always a need to try and perceive with awareness and even learn how to listen to inspirational music in the correct way. This is done without the mind.

Some standouts that are good to start with might be:

Pachelbels in Canon D by Pachelbel.
6th Symphony (Pastoral) by Ludwig Van Beethoven.
Allegri Miserere - Sacred Music of the Renaissance

All the best with gaining that strength for the consciousness,
Adam.