Concurrent Dimensions In Singing

In recent Yoga of Sound trainings, we've discussed the three dimensions of our Singing As Meditation process: the aesthetic, the therapeutic and the spiritual. If we focus excessively on the technical aspects, we risk compromising the aesthetic component. It may not sound beautiful if it’s too technical. Conversely, if you aim for aesthetics without the necessary technique, the beauty won’t be embodied properly, leading to a loss of aesthetic quality. It might be conceptually great, but poor technique means it won’t be beautiful; it will just be technically sound without any beauty.

Now, what about the third component—spiritual depth and connection? As we look at aesthetics and technique, it’s crucial to realize that even if something sounds beautiful and technically correct, it can still lack spiritual depth. Many people mistakenly believe that technical and musical excellence automatically equates to spirituality. I’ve come to understand that this is not the case after 40 years of experience. Just because something is technically perfect and musically impressive doesn’t mean it has a spiritual connection.

Listen to this 12-minute audio presentation for a expansion on this concept as we prepare for this month's Nada Yoga training with Singing As Meditation using Shankara's Bhaja Govindam as a reference.

When we meet on Saturday, November 08, for our Zoom group training, we will explore how all three components—technical skill, aesthetic beauty, and spiritual depth—are important. While you’re striving for technical proficiency and aesthetic appeal, bringing in the spiritual component becomes challenging if the first two are not compromised. Discovering how to involve all three aspects as we are performing can be a worthy endeavor.

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