Jonathan Goldman, a sound healing pioneer and chant master, has created a startlingly simple yet powerful piece of music with THE ULTIMATE OM. The album consists of one hour-long track featuring over 100 voices all chanting "Om," an ancient sound that is believed to be the source of all creation. Goldman created his CD using live voices and studio overdubs, incorporating healing acoustics and overtone vocals that Goldman pioneered during his years of psycho-acoustic study. THE ULTIMATE OM features deep resonating voices and harmonizing drone sounds that induce a calm, trance-like state. This is intended to get the body in harmony with itself and, over time, with the vibrations of the universe. This seemingly esoteric theory gains credence after reading the informative and fascinating liner notes, written by Goldman especially for this recording. In the notes, Goldman explains that the entire universe is in a state of vibration. When a person is in "sound mind and body," he is actually in harmony within himself and the universe. As the director of the Sound Healing Association, a non-profit group dedicated to education and awareness of sound and music healing, Goldman teaches and lectures all over the world. THE ULTIMATE OM is recommended for meditation, calming stress, and centering the mind and body.
Professional Reviews
NAPRA Review (09-10/02, p.76) - "...A synergistic sonic experience encoded with the intentions to help reduce stress, induce relaxation, 'balance the chakras and the auric field,' and more..."
