Music

When singing or playing your own music, spend some time experimenting. Vary the tempo (speed) and the dynamics (loudness/softness). See how these change the flow of energy. If you are trying to get your energy to peak, starting slowly and softly and gradually increasing the speed and loudness can be very effective. If you are doing a ritual chant, then having a song leader who slightly slows the tempo the last time through can be a good way of letting people know that the chant is ending. It takes practice, but it's worth it!

If you are going to be doing a ritual with other folks, you may want to spend some time teaching them the music before the ritual starts. Depending on how much music there is and how complicated the lyrics are, providing a lyric or song sheet can be helpful. (Although sometimes this can be distracting if people are trying to read lyrics in low light!) Also, if you are doing your music a capella (without instruments) try to have a way to pick the beginning notes so that your chant is singable by most of the group. Nothing breaks the mood like trying to do a chant where everybody is squeaking on the high notes or growling on the low notes because you didn't start in the right key. A pitch pipe can be a good investment if you are concerned about these issues. Pitch pipes are readily available at most instrumental music shops and are not too expensive.
 

Rounds and chants are a great way to create a rhythmic, trance-like state. Once learned, chants can provide an easy channel for moving energy. Rounds can be used like chants, however, rounds are a very simple way to create complex harmonies containing tension and resolution. The tension/release is a very good way to raise energy. If your group is "musically challenged" use the rounds as chants instead.

Songs & Lyrics

Full fledged songs are hard to come by and take even more time to turn into midi files. So rather than wait and post these with the music, they are being posted without. The lyrics themselves are very nice. Hopefully we will be able to get to the midis sometime.

Please Read

All of the music on these pages are original and more will be added soon. If you use any of this material, please site the source. The midi files can be used with permission only. Thank you! Printed music is available for those who are interested.
 

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