Musick Options

Some people love the idea and others won't have anything to do with it. I mean playing pre-recorded music rather than stuff specifically created for the event (like chanting/name vibration/drumming etc). I've used music a few times; finding something that fits just right becomes a big part of the build up to ritual. Probably the most important thing, it's a quick way to get emotionally involved with the working. Seems to be the rhythm which really gets a response...since the body contains so much of its own rhythm (heartbeat, breathing) that's not too surprising. I remember reading somewhere that "music helps to organize physical movements in time" and ritual's one place where that help is invaluable. Anybody else use music in their rituals?

Edit: there's loads of celtic-style stuff being marketed as 'magickal music'. I don't know if that's the way things are with any other neo-pagan/occult groups.

This post has been edited by tyrian: Nov 6 2006, 08:24 PM

This is an area I have a LOT of experience in. I use music quite often in my workings. If I have a specific intent, I may put on a song that embodies the concept I am attempting to formulate, then let the lyrics flow through me, as If I've spoken them. I reach a semi-trance state, and let the music flow through me while focusing my intent. Works very, very well. It's gotten to a point now, where if a song comes on the radio, I may slip into the semi-trance state and begin directing the song, which has proven ill advised and on a few occasions.