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THE
DRONE™
Harold
Moses - Composer
Summary
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Track System | FAQ
Summary:
The Drone is a recording of a "C" and a
"G" played simultaneously. This pair of notes is
described musically as the interval of the Perfect Fifth.
Lao Tzu described the interval of the Perfect Fifth as
"...the sound of the harmony of the Universe."
In classical music from India, the drone (usually played
on a tamboura) begins and ends all pieces, and is
described as "the Breath of God."
Through
proprietary technology, these tones have been combined in
such a way as to provide the listener with a unique
ambient musical sound experience. Endless arrays of
harmonic overtones assemble and co-combine to create a
"soundtrack for synchronicity." There is no
other recording that creates the amazing aural effects of
The Drone.
Sound
Sample:
Featured
Review:
"Good Vibrations" by Rebecca Crichton Boeing:
Manager Magazine Issue Three, 1999
Science continues to delve into the mysteries of the
universe, often discovering proof to validate some of
humanity's oldest beliefs. The role music plays in human
emotional and intellectual development is a perennial
question for exploration.
Throughout
history, people have made music and discovered the power
of music to transform and enhance the experience of their
lives. Plato wrote, "All audible musical sound is
given for the sake of harmony." He suggests that
music can be used to reduce disharmony and restore order.
So
it follows that the harmonic overtone series, a scientific
formula for the vibrational frequencies raised above any
fundamental note, may provide a variety of answers for
creating harmony in our lives.
Composer
and violist Harold Moses is a passionate believer in the
power of harmony. Moses, who calls himself a "musical
cosmologist," composes choir music that merges the
languages of physics, science, and spirituality.
Several
years ago, Moses bean to work with the interval of the
perfect fifth, the sound made when C and G are played
simultaneously. Referred to by Lao Tzu, the Chinese
philosopher as "the sound of the harmony of the
universe," the perfect fifth is the most stable of
all musical intervals. For millennia, Indian musicians
have tuned the tamboura, the stringed instrument that
accompanies Indian ragas, to play the interval as the
fundamental tones over which the music unfolds.
Moses
recorded the two notes on a 60-minute CD, which he named
The Drone. When he played The Drone at a soft volume, he
discovered he could compose more fluently and his
creativity increased. In numerous workshops since then,
Moses has confirmed that listening to The Drone for even
five minutes creates a sense of relaxation and focus. In
addition, having The Drone softly playing in the bedroom
often increases the depth and restfulness of sleep.
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Moses believes The Drone represents a vibrational state of pure
potentiality, a sort of vibrational equilibrium. "The Drone
creates a harmonic template that lets us experience what equilibrium
sounds like. It causes my mind to settle into a place of balance.
…I become aware of things which are not in balance, whether
on an emotional, physical, or spiritual level
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Vibrationally, The Drone is based on the mathematical relationship
of three to two. This ratio creates a nesting in the wave forms
that in turn causes nesting in the resulting overtones. The
result is a broad range of harmonic alignments occurring over
many octaves. Because The Drone creates overtones across a full
sonic spectrum, everyone (even those with partial hearing loss)
experience a variety of harmonic stimulation.
Unlike
conventional music, which Moses refers to as a "memory magnet"
that elicits past experiences and associations, The Drone doesn't
direct the mind anywhere in particular. Instead, there is increased
potential to focus on the task at hand. "Think of it as a creative
problem solving tool that may help you hear what an answer actually
sounds like," Moses says.
Composer's Notes
By Harold Moses The Drone is a recording of a "C" and a "G"
played simultaneously. This pair of notes is described musically
as the interval of the Perfect Fifth, represented as a "P5".
The P5 is the most stable of all musical intervals and always
measures five note names apart (example: C-d-e-f-G, A-b-c-d-E,
etc.) Much has been written regarding the Perfect Fifth from
musical, scientific and spiritual perspectives. Lao Tzu described
the Perfect Fifth as "...the sound of the harmony of the Universe."
In classical music from India, the drone (usually played on
one or more tambouras) begins and ends all pieces, and is described
as "the Breath of God." The Perfect Fifth is an 'open interval,'
meaning it is neither major or minor, augmented or diminished.
The Perfect Fifth can be thought of as a musical canvas, upon
which all other notes and collections of notes can combine to
paint their colors, shapes and textures in a variety of choral
structures.
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When you listen to this tape, you will hear many more notes
than the C and the G. These other notes are the result of overtones
- a natural sonic occurrence in which vibrations arrange themselves
in a predictable and consistent pattern of pitches over the
foundation tone. Also referred to as harmonics, the overtones
are not 'played' by the instrument, rather they result from
tones that are being played. All tones create overtones, which
are more or less audible depending on the construction of the
instrument and the method by which the sound is produced. Bells,
drums, violins, flutes, trumpets, horns, all produce overtones.
In fact, simply modifying the amount of air pressure in a brass
instrument will result in a change of pitch as the instrument
responds to the natural overtone series. (The military tune
Taps, which utilizes the natural harmonic overtone series of
the bugle, can be played without the use of any finger valves...)
When the interval of the Perfect Fifth is sustained for a period
of time, the overtones characteristic of each of the foundation
tones will align with one another, creating a harmonic overtone
array. Your recording of The Drone allows you to hear these
arrays, and the resulting 'dance ' that occurs as overtones
align with one another.
As you listen to The Drone, I invite you to allow your thinking
mind to drift and float with the music. The first few times
you listen you may want to turn off the phone and locate yourself
where you will not be disturbed. Allow yourself to simply hear
the music. After a while, you may find The Drone useful for
playing in the background wherever you happen to be. Your personal
remarks are important to our research - we are gathering responses
from listeners around the world. Thank you for participating
in this work. May your journey be made richer as you experience
the "Breath of God."
Unique Time Track™ System:
The Drone features a helpful and unique index tracking system
that facilitates listening to the recording for a specific period
of time. This is ideal for listeners who wish to pray, meditate,
or utilize The Drone for session* work without being distracted
by the need to keep track of elapsed time. Each index point
on the CD reflects the amount of time remaining - the CD will
fade out to silence indicating the desired time of focus has
concluded. (Example: To experience a 15-minute session, the
listener would begin The Drone on Track #7, which is 15 minutes
from the end.) *The Drone is used regularly by massage therapists
and health practitioners.
Track #1
60 minutes remaining
Track #2
55 minutes remaining
Track #3
45 minutes remaining
Track #4
34 minutes remaining
Track #5 30
minutes remaining
Track #6
21 minutes remaining
Track #7 15
minutes remaining
Track #8 13
minutes remaining
Track #9
8 minutes remaining
Track #10
5 minutes remaining
Track #11 3
minutes remaining
Track #12 2
minutes remaining
Track #13 1
minute remaining
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FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions):
What
is The Drone? The Drone is a 60-minute recording of a
"C" and a "G" played simultaneously.
This pair of notes is described musically as the interval
of the Perfect Fifth. Through proprietary technology,
these tones have been combined in such a way as to provide
the listener with a unique ambient musical sound
experience. You will find no other recording that creates
the amazing effect of The Drone.
How
is The Drone different than other music? Music creates
sensations that effect our mood, feeling, and emotion
through the interplay and movement of melody, harmony and
rhythm. The Drone however, creates unique aural sensations
through the interplay and interaction of harmonics, or
overtones. These overtones, which sound many octaves above
the foundation notes, continually move and dance, though
remaining in a fixed harmonic system. Our many listener's
report their minds simultaneously enter a state of
relaxation and heightened awareness. You may notice this
creates an environment where your mind can become clearer
while you are able to focus more completely on the task at
hand.
Will
The Drone effect my work and productivity? Indeed! Our
informal study on the effects of listening to The Drone in
the workplace indicates this music creates a remarkable
sense of calm and stillness. A state government worker
shared with me that people who come into her small office
often tell her how peaceful the space feels. It is often
the 3rd or 4th visit before they ask, "Is there a
sound in here?" The Drone is a beautiful, ambient
musical texture that can be played softly to tune your
work environment. You can play The Drone through any
stereo, boom box, or a computer CD player. Imagine how you
will feel when you reduce the frenzy and stress of your
work environment!
Does
The Drone actually effect creativity and imagination?
We have received hundreds of listening evaluation forms
from people who report that listening to The Drone greatly
enhances their creative process. One internationally known
artist reported, "I had been unable to paint for
months. I put The Drone on and within minutes began I
painting again. I'm amazed - I now use it all the time.
Thank you!" How exciting it would be to discover The
Drone is a 'lubricant' for your creativity as well! Anyone
who is involved in the creative use of their mind will
appreciate this music.
Can
The Drone de-stress my work environment? Many
listeners report that The Drone helps them de-stress in
spite of their work environment! When The Drone is playing
softly in the background your mind has the opportunity to
become synchronized with the sound of a pure harmonic
template. 15 centuries ago the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu
stated that the interval of the Perfect Fifth is the
"...sound of the harmony of the Universe." One
scientist wrote, "If it were possible to listen to a
flower bloom, this is what it would sound like..."
Wouldn't it be wonderful to lower your stress level simply
by playing the sound of the harmony of the universe?
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