Music and Intention Manifestation

[RandomJohn]

So this thread is inspired by annie's posts on using Baroque music in a deliberate intention-manifestation (IM) practice. I understand the idea is to put the mind in a receptive state (alpha waves, 8-13 Hz) so that the unconscious mind can "hear" the intention and "internalize" it. I'm also pretty familiar with the idea that alpha is the state of receptivity and relaxation, theta is the state of creativity and dreaming (and also a learning state -- children spend a lot more time in theta than adults), and delta is the state of deep, dreamless sleep.

So I have a couple of questions for annie and anyone else who has used similar methods:

• Which actual pieces work best for you? I know that some research indicates that Mozart is great for solving problems involving spatial intelligence. What composer/pieces work best for this kind of intention/manifestation practice?
• There are several brainwave entrainment programs out there such as the works of Dr. Jeffrey Thompson (neuroaccoustic.org, I think), and Kelly Howell (brainsync.com). Would we get the same effect by, say, using Audacity or other audio mixing program to overlay a voice track with our intention to one of the programs that induce alpha or theta?

[Jehosephat]

I haven't used music for IM at all (though I might try that now) but while I was in college I found Mozart to improve my report writing and programming project abilities. I also tried studying to Mozart, and then listening to the same tracks right before (or during if possible) taking the test. It was harder to gauge the effectiveness of the studying/testing listening sessions but I figured it couldn't hurt.

[Nico Kempe]

My bet is that instrumental music works best, since lyrics will distract you.
Also, the tempo should probably best be not fast and be steady, again, not to distract you or keep your mind in a more active state.
So my guess is that it has to be somewhat background music, ambient if you will, with no sudden high pitched sounds or instruments that catch your attention.

Sum that up and you'll end up with soft classical music, well that's what I would favor anyway.

A little personal sidenote: maybe it's better to change the thread title from 'IM' to 'Intention-Manifestation'? Or was that too long? I know I didn't get it the first time..)

[RandomJohn]

Yeah I guess using music for instant messaging isn't quite as effective

[As a side note to moderator -- I wouldn't be too terribly upset if you implemented this suggestion, or maybe we can add an acronym tag?]

[Nico Kempe]

Originally Posted by RandomJohn

Yeah I guess using music for instant messaging isn't quite as effective

my thought exactly
now let's go back ontopic.

[annie]

Originally Posted by RandomJohn

Yeah I guess using music for instant messaging isn't quite as effective

LOL...this was my first thought....hmmmm, I was thinking, I always listen to music when I Instant Message

Great minds think alike

Hey, I have comments, but am rushing away to work with a client....talking about what music she wants for her LifeVision...how ironic!!!!!

(and I'm serioius, so this is making me laugh right now!)

[annie]

But before I go too far (client is late) I'm going to give you a link to something I used while I was writing my book. When I listened...it flowed, when I didn't...I was majorly STUCK!!!!!

Superlearning

music should play the second you log onto the site

I'll be back................

[annie]

Originally Posted by Nico Kempe

My bet is that instrumental music works best, since lyrics will distract you.
Also, the tempo should probably best be not fast and be steady, again, not to distract you or keep your mind in a more active state.
So my guess is that it has to be somewhat background music, ambient if you will, with no sudden high pitched sounds or instruments that catch your attention.

Sum that up and you'll end up with soft classical music, well that's what I would favor anyway.

A little personal sidenote: maybe it's better to change the thread title from 'IM' to 'Intention-Manifestation'? Or was that too long? I know I didn't get it the first time..)

Ok, here's the deal.....

By now, most of you know that I use something called a LifeVision, a very very detailed manifestation of my ideal life in all areas of life (spiritual, physical, relationship, financial etc). I also RECORD it and listen to it daily with music in the background. (maybe you read my story in How have manifestations worked in your life THREAD!)

Anyways.....Music is a vital key to the whole thing. If I could have chosen any music for "my creed"....trust me, I would have recorded it to CREED (the rock group!...since I'm such a rocker). However, that would have been dumb, because there is a certain type of music...called Baroque music...the slow, boring classical kind that I use to my advantage. It's not about musical preference, it's about POWER!

Baroque music, often refered to as Accelerated Learning music or Super-learning music has the characterisitic of putting you in ALPHA, the meditative term for being relaxed and calm. In this state of Alpha, you are 10X more receptive to "learning" or accepting new information.

The biggest benefit that I have seen from using Music in my LifeVision is that it takes it to my subconscious where otherwise I would have to LISTEN to it consciously to have it work. Because of the music, I don't have to focus as intently on my Lifevision (the words in it). I can multi-task and get a bit distracted and it's still working. Now granted, if I concentrate HARD, it's going to both the subconsious and my MIND is consciously hearing it....double benefit. My since my recording of my LifeVision is 28 minutes, it's hard to focus intently on that day after day after day. It's my habit to listen to it daily....but because of the Baroque music, I multi-task while I'm listening to it.....exercise, drive, ski, etc.

I KNOW IT"S POWERFUL....but I also know that any type of music wouldn't have the same effect. As long as the music has 40-60 beats per minute, it's good for affirmations...it's the same beat as your heart rate, basically.

If it's faster, it has no "super-learning" power. That's why I ALWAYS use Baroque music...it's the Bach and Mozart type music. Maybe you've heard of the Mozart Method...?? And like I said...not my favorite type of music...but who cares!!!!

[Ati]

I usually listen to jazz of various kinds, but yesterday put in Bach, Vivaldi, and also logged on to the Superlearning site you mentioned and I do think it's helpful (I'm taking time out to study/review for a 6 hour examination this Thursday).

I use music a lot, always have what I want to hear on in my office at work. Agree that for studying, learning, anything which has its own words ("lyrics" ) it makes sense to have instrumental music. Also a steady beat not too fast, not too slow, 60 seems just right.

[RandomJohn]

I'll have to try Bach and Handel. Right now the only Mozart I have is Requiem in D Minor, which seems more fit for crying while staring out the window at a rainy day than superlearning.

Maybe I'll post another thread about brainwaves and learning (sounds like a personal effectiveness topic).

[jaraman9]

hey everybody
this is my first post ,just want to say hi and ask something.
do you guys know any free programs to enhance or boost the process of intention-manifestation. thanks
have a good one.

[Lil Chris]

You guys may think this is silly, but...

Pink Floyd
Particularily any of the the slower songs... And almost all of the "A Momentary laps of reason" CD... the instrumentals are great. It seems to put me into a different frame of mind. Great stuff!!!

[dor]

some clarification ' 'barquoe ' is not the proper term - baroque can have presto and other quick movements (think Handel's music for royal fireworks!) - baroque music has a lot of Largo - which is what you want - it's the slow movement that echos the heart/pulse at rest/concentration, i believe.

stuff like Mozart is supposed to be fun 'exercises' for the brain - the type of 'entertainment' that actually strengthens and refreshes you rather than numb your senses with drugs or stupidity (most TV).

[annie]

Originally Posted by dor

some clarification ' 'barquoe ' is not the proper term - baroque can have presto and other quick movements (think Handel's music for royal fireworks!) - baroque music has a lot of Largo - which is what you want - it's the slow movement that echos the heart/pulse at rest/concentration, i believe.

stuff like Mozart is supposed to be fun 'exercises' for the brain - the type of 'entertainment' that actually strengthens and refreshes you rather than numb your senses with drugs or stupidity (most TV).

HA! I just posted something similar in a Very similar thread.

(I wish we could merge these 2 threads!)