Harmonies of Heaven and Earth : Mysticism in Music from Antiquity to the Avant-Garde

Harmonies of Heaven and Earth : Mysticism in Music from Antiquity to the Avant-Garde

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Gnosis : "Through a rich, eclectic mix of mythological, philosophical, literary, and scientific references, the deeper meanings of sound and music are revealed." 


Book Description
Joscelyn Godwin explores music's effects on matter, living things, and human behavior. Turning to metaphysical accounts of the higher worlds and theories of celestial harmony, the author follows the path of musical inspiration on its descent to Earth, illuminating the archetypal currents that lie beneath Western musical history.

Harmonies of Heaven and Earth : Mysticism in Music from Antiquity to the Avant-Garde,Joscelyn Godwin,Inner Traditions,0892815000,Body, Mind & Spirit,General,Harmony of the spheres,Music,Music, Influence of,Mysticism,New Age,New Age / Parapsychology,Philosophy and aesthetics,Reference,Music / New Age

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