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In theatre, when a sound designer does a good job, the work goes unnoticed. Sound design rarely, if ever, receives mention in reviews. Except for this one in The Sunbreak:
The sound design (by J.S. Epperson, with original music by Evan Crockett) might be perfect. That it does precisely what the script calls for and no more is consistent with the almost ritualistic nature of the production.
It’s the gunshot in the third act, I’m sure of it. It scares the breath out of the audiences every single night. It’s a joy to listen to the gasps during each performance. On at least one occasion, one guy even exclaimed “Oh, shit!”
Yes. He EXCLAIMED.
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Richard Northwood related some of this information to me on Facebook, and I asked him to blog about it and then he did, which just goes to show what happens when you ask for something. Thanks so much, Richard!
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This is how I discovered one of my most effective training tools. I am telling you about it, because I believe it has applications that may help you make significant change in your life.
It starts back in 2010, when I started experimenting with music as an aid to focus for Tai Chi. Following a visit to the Monroe Institute, I was keen to see if the binaural beat technology that they used for personal exploration could be used to supplement martial arts training. I decided that any verbal guidance would be off-putting, so I opted for using Metamusic; specially adapted music designed to bring about changes in brainwave states.
There are many titles available, so I purchased a range and set about testing them on myself, until I finally decided to use Indigo For Quantum Focus written by J.S. Epperson.
At the time I had 3 separate Tai Chi classes, all with similar levels of skill and at roughly the same place in the curriculum. Class 1, I decided to have no music at all (control), class 2 were given normal inspiring music (a mixture of standard New Age and Tai Chi music). Class 3 were given “Indigo for Quantum Focus” to listen to while practicing Silk-reeling and Zhan Zhuang training.
I expected a general lift in performance for groups 2 and 3, given that they were having music to focus on. However, I was very surprised when Class 3 all said “What IS that music?” They were all surprised at the effect. Amongst the feedback I received was a greater ability to focus on the movements and a more intense awareness of the body (kinaesthetic awareness).
As the weeks of the study continued (10 weeks in total), class 3 moved on significantly more than the other two classes. The measurable benefits were as follows:
- Increased focus of attention.
- Increased ability to relax while the body is under sustained pressure.
- Heightened awareness of ‘Chi’ circulation.
- Greater sensitivity and observation of one’s partner during pairs work.
- Greater group social cohesion.
- 22% lift in retention rate (the number of students who don’t skip a class).
As a result of the above trial, I now integrate “Indigo” into regular sessions where there is a need for sustained focus and relaxation. There is no doubt within my mind about the efficacy of binaural beat technology for enhancement of the experience of internal martial arts.
Higher-Music.com es una web de J.S. Epperson, un músico graduado y especializado en entrenamiento mental, que ha participado en numerosos programas de psicoacústica.
Tiene una estrecha relación con el Monroe Institute ya que ha sido el autor de varios títulos de la famosa línea de productos Hemi-Sync (desde 1993 hasta 2009). Además de ello, participa en el The Lovit Center for Consciousness Studiesdonde ha creado la TLC Neurotechnology™, una gran herramienta sonora de meditación.
El sitio web se mantiene muy activo y se siguen editando nuevos álbumes que pueden adquirirse en su web. Aunque la mayoría son de pago, Epperson deja a disposición de los usuarios casi todas las muestras o demos gratis y vídeos en youtube (Gammadrone o Deltadream, por ejemplo).
I trust it’s positive. I love that I’m right in there with the Monroe Institute and Brainsync.
(Source: sonidosbinaurales.com)