Gongs Unlimited Super Blog tagged "Esoteric Sound"

The Cosmic Octave: Planets and Their Spiritual Qualities (Part 4)

by M H November 10, 2022

Today we're looking at the spiritual and mythological qualities of each of the planets. How can you use planetary tunings to connect sound with energetic intention? What are the different energies of the planets and how do they relate to sound therapy and spiritual healing? Read here and learn more!

The Cosmic Octave: Orbits, Frequencies, and Math (Part 3)

by M H October 04, 2022

We've introduced the concept of the Cosmic Octave and we've laid out the underlying philosophy connecting the physical to the spiritual. Here, we're looking at the actual calculations that take us from planetary orbit to audible frequency. Yes, it's math, but it's fun. Really.

The Cosmic Octave: Energy, Information, and Qualities (Part 2)

by M H September 15, 2022

What do we mean when we talk about energy? How do we close the gap between a physical and spiritual understanding of energy? We're talking quality and quantity. How do subjective Qualities of a thing relate to the Spirit of that thing? And what does this have to do with sound healing?!

The Cosmic Octave: Introduction to Cosmic Harmony (Part 1)

by M H July 15, 2022

Jump into the Cosmic Octave with us as we begin to explore the Law of Octaves and how it relates to the song of the spheres and the corresponding sonic frequencies of the planets and other frequenices, as laid out by Hans Cousto.

Sound Healing with Asteroids, Dwarf Planets, and Stars

by M H June 07, 2022

Thanks to Hans Cousto, gongmakers have been able to create series of gongs tuned to the cycles of the planets. Now, Broder Oetken has created a line of gongs tuned to Asteroids, Dwarf Planets, and other planetary bodies in our night sky. Learn about some of these symbols and where they come from and hear some amazing gongs.

Talking Tuning: 440 Hz and 432 Hz

by M H December 04, 2021

We're talking about the history of tuning standards in music and sound therapy. 432 Hz and 440 Hz are the most well-known tuning standards for A4, but are there others? How did they come about? Is 432 Hz superior? Is 440 Hz bad? What frequency standard should you use for optimal healing? Let's talk about it!

The Planet Saturn and Sound Therapy

by Max Holmquist April 02, 2020

Saturn is the planet of structure, authority, limitation, time, the harvest... Wow. That's some serious stuff! But it can also teach you how to be the authority in your own life, how to value structure, where you can limit yourself so that you reap a great harvest. See what you can learn from Saturn!