Winter 2011-2012 Vol. 30 No. 4 Music In Our Dreams Dream Network Journal Exploring the Mystery of Dreams Since 1982 The Gilgimesh Cantata Curtiss Hoff man When Choirs Dream Together Barbara Condron, D.M., D.D. DNJ/ Winter 2011-2012 Vol. 30 No. 4 1 The Healing Power of Music and the Dream Journey David Blum Cover Art ~ “GABRIELLES’ HORN” Artist “Indigene” Theresa Gaskin 2 DNJ/Winter 2011-2012 Vol. 30 No. 4 Dreaming Humanity’s Path The Trees are Singing! I awoke to this strange sound coming from outside my window. After a while, it occurred to me it was coming from the trees. They were creating music; they were singing! I was filled with inexplicable joy at the wonder of this. It all made sense somehow, like the ‘Pythagorean Music of the Spheres.’ How the Universe is alive and we are all making music! Dreamt and Artistically created by Linda Mastrangelo DNJ/ Winter 2011-2012 Vol. 30 No. 4 3 Mission Statement ©2011-2012 Evolving a Dream Cherishing Culture Dream Network Journal Since 1982 ISSN #1054-6707 Winter 2011-2012 Vol. 30 No. 4 Our purpose is to raise individual and cultural appreciation for the value of dreams. We will provide information that 1025 South Kane Creek Blvd. will assist and empower readers. PO Box 1026 We hope to aid in the personal development and healing of Moab, UT 84532-1026 our physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual re- sponsibility and well-being, with the help of dreams. Phone: 435/259-5936 We aspire to unite and serve people who respect dreams by [email protected] aiding the integration of dreamwork into the everyday life www.DreamNetwork.net of our culture, always mindful of the dreamerʼs integrity. We believe dreams can become agents of change that often reveal important new insights about the health and devel- oping life of the dreamer. 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D.D. 12 The Gilgamesh Cantata Lifeline: 4 Weeks after you A Personal Exploration of Dreams & Music receive this issue. by Curtiss Hoff man 15 DREAMS IN THE NEWS: Musing on Dreams, Music and the Muses About Our Cover Artist by Russell A. Lockhart, Ph.D. “Indigene” Theresa Gaskin 16 DREAMING PLANET: Epistemology and Music in Dreams by Paco Mitchell, M.A. 18 The Geisha Dance Through Time by Star Edwards 20 The Healing Power of Music and the Dream Journey by David Blum 25 LUCID “Never Felt As Good” by Craig “Sim” Webb 28 At The Crossroads: Archetypal Dreamwork in the Life of a Musician by Jeremiah McLane Dream Inspired Poetry 22-23 Dream 1, Dream 2, Dream 3 by Douglas Worth Art of Dream Sharing & Dream Education 30 DREAMTIME EXCHANGE: “Mirror, Mirror...” by Marlene King, M.A. 31 CHILDREN’S SPACE Tuition for Life and Dreams by Ann Sayre Wiseman 32 What Do Dreams Say About the Nature of God? Part Two by Arthur Bernard, Ph.D. “Illuminating the black and white 35 Wake Up Your Dreaming Mind of life in vivid color” b y Walt Stover , M. A. 37 Movie Review: A Dangerous Method Website: htt p://indigeneart.com by Curtiss Hoff man Email: [email protected] DNJ/ Winter 2011-2012 Vol. 30 No. 4 5 Singing the Editorial Consider deeply the sampling of musi- NOTE Regarding cal inspirations referred herein; you will be guided by links provided to an awe- Submissions some assortment of musical compositions Individuals from all cultures and walks which come either directly from or are of life are encouraged to submit dream inspired by dreams. For example, Curtiss related manuscript, poetry and artwork to Hoffman’s dream inspired Gilgamesh be considered for publication. Cantata is available on Dream Network’s We invite you to share transformational website; Craig ‘Sim’ Webb refers us to experience and any insight regarding his website to enjoy a well composed and effective dreamwork and dreamplay recorded dreamsong and North of Eden’s techniques. website referral has abundant musical Feel free to send in a submission, even if recordings to enjoy. There’s more! it falls outside the scope of the suggested A recently received poem from Stanley focus or theme. Your article may be I have a confession to make: I actually appropriate for publication in one of Krippner—his annual year-end poetic hear music playing, mantra-like, nearly our other regular features, The Art of synopsis—is entitled It’s Been A Hard 24/7. It’s always there in the background, Dreamsharing and Dream Education, or Twelve Months. I believe the title, itself, rhythmic, soothing and calming... that The Mythic Dimension. is a sentiment many of us can relate to is, unless it’s dominated with external Given the overall synchronicity that and, sorry to say, that many of the info- sounds... like now. I’m listening as I write shapes the Dream Network Journal, your sources I pay attention to are saying we’ll you to a recently acquired CD entitled submission is likely to ‘fi t’ perfectly in an continue to be rafting the white waters of The Goat Rodeo Sessions, featuring Yo upcoming issue. We always love to hear these crazy times for the coming year as Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Chris Thile and from you in our Letters column; whether well. Though I remain an incorrigible op- you were inspired or infuriated by the latest Stewart Duncan. It’s the most energizing timist, it seems inevitable. We best with- issue, please let us know! sounds I’ve heard in eons. Steven Col- draw to a great extent from the chaos and bert, who interviewed the string quartet follow our intuition, advice we receive Typical article length is approx. 1600-2000 recently on his nightly show, introduced from our dreams and this wise counsel words. A photo of yourself and art work me to the album. Colbert’s fi rst question to enhance your submission is requested from Rumi: was, “OK boys, let’s get right to it. What (.pdf, .tif or .jpg fi les are preferred for exactly is a Goat Rodeo?” “Submit to a daily practice. text, ads, artwork & photos). Always share Your loyalty to that your dream(s) in the present tense. We An immediate response from Stuart is a ring on the door. prefer that you use Word.doc for email Duncan: “We have come to believe that a submissions, sent as attachments. Artists Keep knocking… and the joy inside Goat Rodeo is a situation that is so cha- wishing to have their work considered will eventually open a window otic that everything will have to go right for our covers, please contact the editor: so that everybody doesn’t get screwed.” and look out [email protected]. Like now. Right? To see… who’s there.” Include SASE with Postal Service queries & submissions. Mail queries & Further into the interview, when asked by ANGELS! Our spring issue will focus on submissions to DNJ PO Box 1026, Moab, Colbert what style of music they played, Angels in our Dreams and in our waking life. UT 84532. Visit our website for more in-depth Edgar Meyer quickly responded, “It’s Please share your dreams/experience.