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I'm looking for music that could be used for meditation. This could be drum chants or the like. I'm mainly looking for bands so it would be easier for me to find them.

I could also ask... what kind of music do you use if you use it at all for magical purposes? I just want a list of bands or musicians who do instrumental or tribal music you use.

Sorry this is short, I'm in a bit of a rush right now with other things. I meant to lengthen this, but as usual, I get distracted by a million different things.

Well....for me, it's Mozart. I call him the angel of death, because every time I listen to his music I get these flashbacks, visions of complete destruction, fire, explosions, death everywhere as far as the eye can see and blood, rivers of blood. xD But thats just me...

I find that music defeats the point of meditation, personally. Breathing, not sound, is my focus, which negates all outside influence.

I usually use music to block out other sounds. I find that if I hear something it can interfere with me. I am going to mimic what others say here, try to find music without words. I like Yanni since there aren't words in his pieces (usually) as well as different ethnic music. You have to watch out if you are using the same music because if you are like me, you will get to used to it and find that you can't meditate. Make different mix tapes razz

ive heard of a healer, who could fix just about anything with a good beat/vibe and used it to fix computers that would usually be condemned....in my opinion, i think ,whatever floats your boat or what you like or think would help you get in that state or place ,it would.

A simple percussion pattern is usually the best.

I've actually managed a decent journey using Anugama's "Shamanic Dream" cd, and it can really help some of my patients settle - even the permanently wired, chronically yin-deficient ones. Granted, they complain about that a bit, but...

Dunno about meditation, really, I've never gone in for it much. The closest I get is hanging out alone at night at a particular rest station sipping hot tea and staring at the sky. And that, naturally, includes no music whatsoever.

I personally enjoy music with any type of working, meditation or full ritual, however, I oftentimes go without so as not to be too dependent on anyone thing. (I'm the type of person who will break a habit the moment I realize it has manifested so as not to be tied to it) After a quick glance at my ipod, here's some music I use on various different ends of the spectrum. The stuff with words may not be good for everyone, but I can listen to vocals while reading and not get distracted.

Tool, the Mars Volta, A Perfect Circle (Lamb of God or Deftones for a little more umph)

Immortal Egypt, Zingaia, bellydancing music, drumming, Celtic stuff

Gia-(Taize, a meditative Christian form of contemplation and worship)

Mozart (preferably masses or concertos), Chopin (nocturnes), Requiem or mass inspired pieces are great (I'm fond of Rutter and Anton Bruckner). Thunderstorm accompanied music, the cheap stuff you can find at wal-mart or target...$5 will get you instant mood music!

-Something techno-I'm fond of drum and bass or jungle, but I'm not too picky as long as the DJ/creator has some skill and no annoying sounds. I also will use things from anime or movies, Cowboy Bebop had amazing music.

-Something in a language you are not completely fluent in but an
interesting tribal beat, ex-I have a cd that incorporates Spanish, Portugues, French and languages I haven't even identified-maybe a creole/patuin or Swahili.

If you're feeling lucky, plug up to a pagan radio station. I am currently listening to TSGO presents: A Darker Side of Pagan from Itunes.


What makes you feel grounded, calm, thoughtful or focused? A mainstream song? Listen to it. Who cares if you can hear it on the radio.


I've gone without any "new age" music at all and had similar results as with. But the stuff that is actively trying to be ritual music does try to pinpoint the mood and extend the song length out. The longer the song, the easier it is to stay deep.