explorations in consciousness
Written and produced by
Marilyn Clark
Edited by Gordon Glover
A 52 minute documentary which
explores, through a series of
interviews, the transformative
power of music.
Click here for a film clip.
When I was in my late twenties, wondering where I would find meaning, purpose and direction for my life, I approached Helen Bonny, a family friend, to ask her advice. When I heard her speak in Quaker Meeting from time to time, she seemed to hold some of the answers to my questions. She introduced me to a way of listening to music in a deeply relaxed state. This way of listening became known as The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM). From the earliest, first experiences with GIM through to today, I feel that I am 'invited by music' into the depths of my soul. Music has been a carrier-wave enabling me to explore the worlds of imagination and creativity. In turn, I have been guide, facilitator, and witness to many others who have likewise been drawn to this work and invited by music.
When the opportunity was given to me by the Bonny Institute to develop a film about Helen and GIM, I chose the title 'Invited by Music: explorations in consciousness' as the quintessence of what she has made available to me and to others.
“Let the music take you... where you need to go.” This open ended guidance allows us to put ourselves into the universal flow of harmony, an aesthetic envelope of sound, and to find our true nature through perseverance, courage, and surrender.
Marilyn Clark
From the film: A narrative of a Bonny Method Guided Imagery and Music session reported by Brian Abrams Ph.D. This shows the power and depth of the method. Click Here
Film title: Invited by Music - explorations in consciousness
A 52 minute documentary which explores, through a series of interviews, the transformative power of music. A central focus is the work of Helen Bonny which evolved from a profound, life-changing experience she had playing violin. Also featured are musicians and persons in health fields who have been invited by music to play, to listen, to relax, to be healed, and to heal.
Some comments from the first showing in Baltimore:
“It reminds me to bring music back into my life more and also into my students' lives more.”
“Bravo! I can't believe how beautiful it is. Just fabulous.”
“Just amazing! The music carried the whole fabric of the film so beautifully.”
A 52 minute documentary which explores, through a series of interviews, the transformative power of music. A central focus is the work of Helen Bonny which evolved from a profound, life-changing experience she had playing violin. Also featured are musicians and persons in health fields who have been invited by music to play, to listen, to relax, to be healed, and to heal.
Some comments from the first showing in Baltimore:
“It reminds me to bring music back into my life more and also into my students' lives more.”
“Bravo! I can't believe how beautiful it is. Just fabulous.”
“Just amazing! The music carried the whole fabric of the film so beautifully.”
To learn how you can obtain a copy of the film, contact the AMI. Watch my web site for showings and workshops based on the film.