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Kieran-Lilith
Brown Belt

Joined: 12 Jan 2005
Posts: 673
Location: Ohio
Styles: Eugue Ryu, Iaido, Aikido
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Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 10:05 pm Post subject: What music? |
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Now, a lot of people use music to meditate to, or to ease them into that state. My question is what music do you use? My main instructor uses very mellow new age stuff, while my good friend uses this techno-rock kinda stuff. Oddly enough, I've decided I like the techno-y stuff better for meditating. Thoughts, preferences, additions, all are welcome. _________________ He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful Lao-tsu |
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lordtariel
Black Belt


Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Posts: 1709
Location: Oregon
Styles: (Past)Judo, Yang Family Tai Chi, (Current)Shito-Ryu Karate, Kobudo(Tonfajitsu)
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:18 am Post subject: |
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I usually don't listen to any music when I meditate. When I do, the type of music I listen to depends on what I'm trying to accomplish. If I'm trying to pump myself up then techno or rock's the way to go. If I'm trying to calm myself, I listen to more mellow stuff. Usually there's no singing though. _________________ There's no place like 127.0.0.1 |
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boyo1991
Orange Belt

Joined: 06 Apr 2007
Posts: 162
Styles: taekwondo, boxing
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Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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well i use sleep as a form of meditation, so i would say none as well, just quietness... _________________ "ok, well i must warn you, im an orange belt on karateforums!" |
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Existence_is _suffering
Yellow Belt

Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 87
Location: Australia
Styles: I have experience in Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 6:06 am Post subject: |
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I only use music if I can't get focussed properly.. I like Drone, house, drum&bass and some psychadelia, usually no words... _________________ The first person to call me mate gets a punch in the throat... |
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Athena
Orange Belt

Joined: 01 Mar 2007
Posts: 125
Styles: Yoga, Tai chi, drunken fist
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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well it can be almost anything for me XD I've used all sorts of music to sort of "meditate" err >.>; maybe ..and focus on homework..
But I use mellow stuff that gradually changes from soft and slow to maybe a bit more speedy and up beat but still sort of the same concept. There's this great album that's like that I use "Crouching tiger, hideen dragon" or the other way around..for waking up in the morning, stretching and maybe i'll sneak in a little martial dance meditative training.. XD i don't know what else to call it but it wakes me up and always keeps me calm. Mostly to use in the morning but alright when it feels like one of those "lazy days" where the weather is calm and you just feel like lazing around the house.
Violins are great for me, flutes too and some drums in it's hard to explain..really wish i could give you a taste of the music
but when i'm just sitting out in the sun or something and want to meditate..i listen to the wind..no music is gunna replace that
*music is in most aspecs of my life so i got music for EVERYTHING XD _________________ I look at nothing, but see everything
If you want me to fight, all you have to do is strike first
"the human body is a weapon. Everything else...is just an accessory" |
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Existence_is _suffering
Yellow Belt

Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 87
Location: Australia
Styles: I have experience in Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:55 am Post subject: |
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Defacto, SOME Mars Volta stuff, I've got a Jazz for meditiation cd as well, which isn't too bad... Sometimes (but rarely) Industrial... Sometimes use drones too! _________________ The first person to call me mate gets a punch in the throat... |
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Tiger1962
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Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 138
Location: U.S.A.
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:56 am Post subject: |
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I've tried different types of music. Some specifically for meditating which you can download on iTunes.
I find music that is slow and soothing good for meditating however some of it can also put you to sleep (the repetitive instrumental kind).
Personally, I love the sounds of rain, waterfalls, ocean waves and really most nature sounds to be good for me when I meditate. |
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