What we’re about
### The Mystic Sound Experience: Ancient & Modern Music Fusion
https://www.suryasoundtemple.org
A deep dive into sacred and traditional sounds, blending ancient instruments with modern music at the Surya Sound Temple. This gathering explores the intersection of traditional acoustic instruments, electronic elements, and sound meditation, creating an immersive sonic journey for artists, musicians, and seekers alike.
Activities:
🎵 Live Sessions with World Instruments
- Experience live demonstrations and performances featuring Indian, Middle Eastern, and global instruments such as Tabla, Khartal, Oud, Bansuri, Gongs and more.
- Discover the unique tonal qualities of each instrument and their role in cultural and spiritual traditions.
🔊 Blending Acoustic & Traditional Sounds with Modern Production
- Experiment with integrating live world instruments with electronic music, synthesizers, looping pedals, and effects to create hybrid soundscapes.
- Explore techniques for combining sacred frequencies, drones, and ambient textures with organic percussion and melodic elements.
🎙️ Collaborative Recording Sessions for Original Music Production
- Open studio time for musicians and producers to co-create, record, and capture the fusion of traditional and modern sounds.
- Opportunities for collaboration with sound engineers, electronic producers, and instrumentalists to craft new compositions.
- Sharing insights into the music licensing process for those interested in placing their works in films, commercials, and wellness projects.
🌿 Sound Meditation & Sonic Healing Journeys
- Guided sound meditation using gongs, singing bowls, and harmonic drones to help participants enter deep states of relaxation and awareness.
- Explore the science of sound healing, understanding how different frequencies affect the mind and body.
- Group participation in chanting, mantra singing, and breathwork exercises, connecting breath and sound for a transformative experience.
🎶 Spontaneous & Collaborative Fusion Jam Sessions
- Unscripted group improvisation sessions, encouraging musicians to connect through rhythm, melody, and emotion.
- Mixing traditional percussion grooves with electronic textures and organic melodies.
- Open-floor participation—whether playing, singing, or simply absorbing the vibrations.
🌀 Exploring the Spiritual & Cultural Essence of Sound
- Discussions on how different cultures use sound for rituals, meditation, and healing.
- Understanding the spiritual significance of ragas, maqams, and traditional tuning systems.
- Sharing of personal stories and experiences with sound as a tool for transformation.
✨ Who Should Join?
- Musicians, sound healers, producers, and anyone passionate about the fusion of ancient and modern sounds.
- Those interested in music for meditation, wellness, and conscious experiences.
- Anyone curious about global music traditions and their connection to personal growth and healing.
