REVIEW: Deepak Chopra and Christopher Franke, Transformation
of Mind
- Joann D. Ball
If your plans for 1998 include a healthier mind, body and soul and perhaps even trying something different, then consider Transformation of Mind. An innovative approach to positive thinking and inner healing, Transformation of Mind integrates the inspired, New Age musical stylings of Christopher Franke with short motivational readings from Dr. Deepak Chopra. An enhanced cd, it also features the beautiful nature photographs of Bruce Heinemann.
Transformation of Mind's nine tracks offer an incredible blend of music, philosophy, imagery, and text. The music for this uplifting cd was composed by Christopher Franke and performed by Franke and the Berlin Symphonic Film Orchestra. A founding member of the pathbreaking electronic trio Tangerine Dream with which he performed from 1970 until 1988, Franke has explored the diverse terrains of techno, trance, ambient and world music as a solo artist. On Transformation of Mind, he captures the spiritual and emotional elements of New Age music and transmits holistic energy throughout 45-minutes of lush and passionate orchestrations.
Rising and resonant flutes and oboes, soothing strings and melodic piano carry Dr. Deepak Chopra's words from passage to passage. Through a total of 20 minutes of readings, Dr. Chopra celebrates the integration of mind, body and spirit. Chopra reads short, inspirational selections from his 1991 best-selling book, "Unconditional Life," and carefully chosen passages from the poetry of Rumi, Tagore, and Coleridge. On this enhanced cd, playable on both PC and Macintosh, these words of wisdom and soundscapes are reflected in the intimate nature photographs of Bruce Heinemann. Heinemann's brilliant landscape photography and transcribed thoughts from Dr. Chopra are also featured in Transformation of Mind's beautiful 24-page cd booklet.
Transformation of Mind is a unique multi-dimensional release which captures the essence of New Age music and philosophy. Michael and Debbie Duffey, co-founders of Duffey Digital and developers of the project, describe it as "a spa for the mind and software for the soul." So sit back, relax and treat yourself to an incredible multi-sensory, multi-media experience. A new year, a new mind. . . Transformation of Mind ( http://www.transformationofmind.com ).
