Music in Psychedelic Research: The Continuing Legacy of Helen Bonny
Journal of the Association for Music and Imagery 2021 DOI: 10.59451/jami.11706 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Keynote lecture Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Visual arts Music therapy Music history Psychoanalysis Psychotherapist Music education |
| Key points | Music is a dynamic presence that enhances psychedelic psychotherapy sessions, with playlists designed for 7-hour experiences. |
Abstract
This invited keynote lecture was presented to the attendees of the 2021 conference of the Association for Music and Imagery. Based on his critically acclaimed book, Sacred Knowledge, this lecture explored the science and art of using music as a dynamic presence during psychedelic psychotherapy sessions. It described some of the early history of explorations of the use of music and psychedelic drug experiences for psychotherapeutic purposes, a history which GIM shares. It also described playlists developed for the 7-hour psychedelic experience and the qualities of music chosen for them.