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Gordon Rhyne Overtone singing is a musical form that has existed for over a thousand years, originating in the monastaries of Tibet around the 5th century, B.C. The music has gained new acceptance and a much wider audience in the past two decades. Groups like David Hykes and the Harmonic Choir, Stewart Dempster and Pauline Oliveros have, through fresh interpretations, brought attention to this ancient form of vocalization. Gordon Rhyne's music is a great example of this art which is based on the ultimate musical instrument, the human voice. The sounds seem to vibrate endlessly and soar to the heavens. The ten compositions on "Innerstellar" slowly evolve like a wordless mantra, with layers of voices cascading against each harmonic overtone to produce a giant modulating chord. The album is a superb example of harmonic overtone singing, excellently recorded, beautifully presented, and divinely inspired. This is a unique listening experience that will take you on a trance-like journey to your inner self. Highly recommended.
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Over
the past few years I have become very fond of harmonic
singing. This album is one of the most original and
refreshing that I have ever heard. Recorded in the ancient
mantric tradition of singing the HU, revealing this timeless
name of God, in an exciting new way, the music evokes
sublime images and creates an ethereal atmosphere.