Liquid Mind VIII - Sleep
by Chuck Wild

Sleep moves slowly, but “sleep” happens quickly. What!? You see, I believe I broke my record for shortest time to fall asleep when I played Sleep at bedtime and naps. How in tarnation can I review music that I play, but don't hear for more than a minute or two? Chuck Wild's composition is the opposite of “wild,” and is as good as it gets for transitioning one into body repose activity – sleep.

So, I'm going to make a suggestion for you, the reader, and myself. You'll need to buy this CD, which is number VIII in the Liquid Mind series, all composed and performed by Chuck Wild. Otherwise you may use any music that plays in slow motion (or you could turn down the “pitch” on your Talking Heads CD). I think the word “Whatever!!” applies here.

Continuing; stand or sit on the floor in your movement room; the music is playing; move as slow as you can, without thinking about your next move; in the moment. Simply move creatively, slower, even slower than you believed possible; let it be at least as interesting as watching a baby sparrow come out of it's eggshell. Your movements can take you to positions that strengthen the body and the mind, or simply bring tears to your eyes.

In this way, by moving, you'll be able to listen to tracks like “Moment of Grace” or “Touching Calm” from beginning to end. And there you have my “suggestion” for the month – a moving meditation. [I must now check on the baby sparrows that just came out of their nest, hanging on the screen window, flopping in the rain, keep them cats away...]

I'm now listening to “Breathe In Me.” This ultra-slow music has a classical sound, ambient and spacious, deeply present in its quality. All music is composed on synthesizers, without any attempt to imitate acoustic instruments. The other tracks are “Night Light,” “Journey to Peace,” and “Adagio for Sleep.” Needless to say, Sleep is great for any situation that involves healing, relaxation, and sleep, and as mentioned above, slow-mo' peace movement.

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