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Music is a universal language, with the power to heal mind, body and spirit. While we listen mainly with our ears, the auditory experience is happening throughout our body and especially in the brain. If you want to change, combine the right music, message and action, and the prospects of success soar.
Around two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to listen to the new music of Arang, one of my students. He selected 10 songs from among those that he composed during the past two years. I listened to them in a state of meditation and joy. It was a deeply renewing experience to take in wonderful music with all my being. And what also pleased me was knowing that one of my students, with whom I have been working for a long time, composed this body of music, with all his talent and soul.
Arang is a passionate and pioneering composer, pianist and drummer, in both the Western and Korean musical traditions. He benefits from living and working amid the exquisite beauty and incredible energy of the red-rock country of Sedona, AZ.
I use music a lot when I give lectures or conduct training programs, and his music is one of my favorites. I especially appreciate Arang's instrumental pieces with complex sounds, and his songs with deep meaning. His style of music and my messages on health, happiness and peace go well together, creating a resonating synergy in one's body, mind and even the spirit.
We have had fruitful collaborations in recent years. For example, one of Arang's 10 works was his music set to my poem "White Dragon." In particular, I was most moved by his extraordinary piece "Peace River." He said that he composed it thinking of his friends and colleagues who share the same vision path – namely, improving the health and well-being of humanity and the Earth. When I relaxed and listened to this piece music, my heart became warm and smiled inside of me, and I felt grateful to all those with whom I work and serve. This song inspired me to realize that I am living my life in a more beautiful way.
I want to share my sincere heart and encouragement to Arang, who is very busy in Los Angeles and Sedona, being absorbed in preparing for his new album, his fifth one.
With Arang's kind permission, I want to offer his song "Peace River" (below) for your listening delight. Just as I was touched by this music, I hope you too will enjoy it and sense its deep inspirational intent.
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I love this music, Thank you so much.
