Artist : Michael Mantra
Title : Sonic Alter
Genre : Ambient
Year : 1994
Date : 03/06/2007
Bitrate : VBR kbps
Tracks : 03
Label : Silent
Source : CDDA
Encoder : Lame 3.97
Length : 66:26 min
Size : 91,6 MB
Tracklist:
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01.Sonic Alter 22:17
02.Heaven Below 22:03
03.Heaven Above 22:06
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66:26 min
Michael Mantra creates ambient music. More than that, he creates tools for "brain hemisphere
synchronization" (after synchronizing the mind and the body, Mantra's work claims to release endorphins -
part of the human body's natural pharmacy which work at the level of opiates). Mixing modulating high and
low harmonic tones (low deep drones and high resonating harmonics) with didgeridoo, ocean waves, rain,
water, birds and other natural sounds and instruments, Michael creates a perfect ambient soundscape for
the ultimate relaxation trip.
Mantra attempts to create sound structures that "induce a meditative state that synchronizes brain wave
frequencies" or, more simply put by Mantra himself, create "Brain Hemisphere Harmonic Healing". From
the early cassette only releases "Sonic Transform" with John Now and "Sonic Satori" to the CD release on
Silent "Sonic Alter" and the brilliant follow-up "Sonic Continuum" with Silent Records contributor Rod
Modell, Mantra strives to keep the ambient "ethic" of the early 90's "chill out" vibe alive.
According to the packaging on his release "Sonic Transform", "Sonic Transform is an audio tool for
transform[ing] negative yin emotions to ... positive yang emotions." This statement sums up what many
envision the ambient "chill room ethic" to be.
From the Silent Records ASCII Catalog, Summer 1995:
"Michael Mantra - <Sonic Alter>
After numerous cassette-only releases, Michael Mantra brings his "brain
synchronization" techniques to compact disc. In utilizing recording
techniques that help synchronize the frequencies of the left and right
sides of the brain, Mantra creates a medium for electronic meditation for
relaxation and improved health. Headphones necessary for full-effect.
http://www.michaelmantra.com/