#2386: Harmonic Meditations

New Sounds | May 24, 2010
On this edition of New Sounds, there's music by David Hykes, founder of the Harmonic Choir and a leading proponent of Asian-inspired “overtone chant.” Hykes presents his new cd “Harmonic Meditations,” which includes music for Khyentse Norbu’s film “Travellers and Magicians,” set in the tiny Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan.

PROGRAM # 2386, with David Hykes (First aired on Thurs, 3/10/05)

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David Hykes and the Harmonic Choir Harmonic Meditations Harmonic Meditations I [7:00],
VI [3:30],
VII [10:00]
Times to the True [3:30]
Special Times Three [5:30]
The Silent Ground, excerpt [7:00] 		Sounds True records, www.soundstrue.com or get further info online at www.harmonicworld.com or www.harmonicpresence.org

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