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Music is spiritual - most people know that - it does something to you. But few people can explain what that something is.
Musicians try but usually fail. They lack a definition of spirituality or a vocabulary to express their feelings. Mystics, the clergy, gurus, and other spiritual types try to explain it and usually fail as well. And they usually don't know much about music.
That is why I wrote Knee Deep in the Funk: Understanding the Connection Between Spirituality and Music. I am a musician. I am a rabbi. I have a thick resume in both fields. I based my book on years of experience. I discuss my experiences and explain my conclusions. I think it works. And I think you will get something out of it.
Knee Deep in the Funk is not fluff. It doesn't waste your time with sunsets, ticking clocks, or New Age tranquility. It is not pretentious or out of touch. It is about real people, real music, and the spiritual levels you can reach when you listen.
Specifically, Knee Deep in the Funk discusses:
The power of the intuitive experience in music
The obvious but never discussed link between music, drugs, and spirituality
The even more obvious but never discussed link between music, sex, and spirituality
The power of vocal music and its ability to create relationships - both real and imagined
Music as a tool in meditation and self-abandon
Music and prayer
Music, joy, and the power of growth
Music as a universal language
Knee Deep in the Funk is accessible, user-friendly, and easy to read. It is also completely sourced, authoritative, and contains a complete explanation of the source material in the endnotes.
And it is important. Music is a spiritual tool: it makes you happy, improves your relationships, boosts your self-image, and helps you appreciate other people. Knee Deep in the Funk tells you how.
But publishing is not free and I need your help. It costs about $4,000 to publish 500 copies (click here to see a breakdown of actual costs). Knee Deep in the Funk is about 150 pages, soft cover, perfect bound, and chock full of information.
And if you help, you get stuff - lots of stuff.Look at the column on the right to see the amazing perks you get with each donation.
Get involved. Make this great project a reality. And thanks.
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