The Hallelujah Effect: Philosophical Reflections on Music, Performance Practice, and Technology

“The Hallelujah Effect: Philosophical Reflections on Music, Performance Practice, and Technology” is a book written by philosopher and musicologist David Elliott. In this book, Elliott explores the profound impact of music on human experience, focusing on its ability to evoke powerful emotions, foster connections between individuals, and shape cultural identity. The title “The Hallelujah Effect” … Read more

Monotheism, Dualism, Zoroastrianism – good thoughts, good words, good deeds, wisdom, hyms, scripture, poetry

Zoroastrianism, the first monotheistic religion known. Zoroastrustha, sage poet, singer? Here is an extensively detailed delve into Zoroastrianism.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1lcAX354cg Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest continuously practiced religions, originating in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) over 3,000 years ago. It is founded on the teachings of the prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra in Avestan), who is believed … Read more

Aristotle on Music

POLITICS BOOK VIII, chap. 5-7 http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Politics_  (Aristotle) CHAPTER V With respect to music we have already spoken a little in a doubtful manner upon this subject. It will be proper to go over again more particularly what we then said, which may serve as an introduction to what any other person may choose to offer thereon; … Read more

Noumenon – How HP Blavatsky saw sound

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UK5FrH1ps8         “Noumenon” is a term used in philosophy to refer to a thing as it is in itself, independent of observation. As for how Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (HP Blavatsky), a prominent figure in the 19th-century Theosophical movement, perceived sound, it’s important to note that she incorporated various esoteric and spiritual concepts … Read more

Does Consciousness Extend Beyond Brains? The 2023 Holberg Debate, feat. Seth, Luhrmann, Sheldrake — bio-resonance with soul, mind, consciousness

Do conscious experiences happen both within and outside the brain, and can science solve the ‘hard problem’ of consciousness? At this year’s Holberg Debate, Tanya Luhrmann, Anil Seth and Rupert Sheldrake will take on the deep scientific and philosophical mystery of consciousness. The debate will be chaired by David Malone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofSUaZOW9h8 Callees who predict who … Read more