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Music For The Healing Arts

Music For The Healing Arts – Dean Evenson & Soundings Ensemble is a carefully selected collection of soothing instrumental music created for relaxation, massage, bodywork, meditation, yoga and other healing arts practices. Featuring Dean Evenson, Tom Barabas, Li Xiangting, Scott Huckabay, Dudley Evenson and d’Rachael, this 60-minute CD brings together flute, piano, keyboards, guqin, guitar and harp in a peaceful musical experience.

For more than three decades, Soundings of the Planet music has been used in both alternative and mainstream professional settings to complement wellness and bodywork practices. The album was released in 2001 and is classified as New Age and contemporary instrumental music, with a strong emphasis on peaceful, atmospheric soundscapes.

About Music For The Healing Arts

Music For The Healing Arts was compiled specifically around the needs of practitioners and listeners who use music as part of relaxing, restorative and contemplative environments.

The term “healing arts” can encompass a wide range of practices, including massage, yoga, Reiki, tai chi, meditation, acupuncture, relaxation, movement and other creative wellness practices. The music is designed to provide a gentle sonic environment that can accompany these activities without becoming overly distracting.

The album brings together selections from several Soundings of the Planet recordings, creating a convenient introduction to the label’s healing-oriented music.

The official Soundings of the Planet catalog currently describes Music For The Healing Arts as music for therapy and bodywork and places it within its healing and massage collection. It is also featured in the label’s spa and massage music category.

Relaxing Music for Massage and Bodywork

One of the strongest uses for Music For The Healing Arts is massage therapy and bodywork.

A massage environment benefits from music that establishes a calm atmosphere without demanding constant attention. The gentle flute, piano, harp, guitar and other instrumental textures provide a consistent background for professional treatment rooms, private practices and personal relaxation spaces.

The album can be used during:

• Massage therapy
• Bodywork sessions
• Spa treatments
• Reiki sessions
• Meditation
• Yoga
• Tai chi
• Acupuncture environments
• Relaxation practices
• Breathwork
• Personal wellness routines

The official Soundings collection specifically groups this recording with music intended for healing and massage applications.

Music For Yoga and Meditation

Music For The Healing Arts can also provide a peaceful musical backdrop for yoga and meditation.

The album’s instrumental arrangements allow the listener to focus on breathing, movement and stillness without lyrics competing for attention. The combination of flute, harp, piano and other instruments creates an atmospheric sound that works particularly well during slower yoga sessions, stretching, meditation and relaxation periods.

For practitioners who want a physical CD rather than a streaming playlist, this album offers approximately one hour of continuous listening.

A Carefully Selected Healing Music Collection

Rather than being a single-artist studio album, Music For The Healing Arts is a compilation featuring music drawn from several Soundings of the Planet releases.

The collection includes selections from recordings such as Sound Healing, Healing Waters, Classical Healing, Tao of Healing, Ocean Dreams, Sedona Suite, Peaceful Pond and Forest Rain, along with two tracks identified as new for this collection.

This makes the CD useful for listeners who want to experience several different Soundings musical styles in one recording.

AllMusic describes the album as a ten-piece collection created for the healing field, noting its peaceful, meditative atmosphere and the use of instruments such as flute, harp and guqin.

Featured Musicians

Dean Evenson

Dean Evenson performs flutes and keyboards and is one of the central figures behind the Soundings of the Planet catalog. His flute playing is a defining feature of many of the label’s relaxation and healing recordings.

Tom Barabas

Tom Barabas contributes piano and keyboards. His instrumental work brings melodic depth to the compilation and connects the album with the broader Soundings catalog of contemporary piano and New Age music.

Li Xiangting

Li Xiangting performs guqin, the traditional Chinese zither. Its distinctive tone adds an Eastern musical character to the collection, particularly on the track “Gentle Season.”

Scott Huckabay

Scott Huckabay contributes guitar, adding another organic instrumental texture to the album.

Dudley Evenson and d’Rachael

Dudley Evenson and d’Rachael contribute harp, bringing soft and delicate tonal qualities to the recording.

The combination of flute, piano, harp, guitar and guqin gives Music For The Healing Arts considerable instrumental variety while maintaining a consistent relaxing atmosphere.

Track Listing

1. Emerald Sea – 5:19
From Sound Healing

2. River Of Dreams – 6:12
From Healing Waters

3. Adagio – 7:01
From Classical Healing

4. Gentle Season – 4:46
From Tao of Healing

5. Easy Way – 4:28
New

6. Far Away Within – 10:04
From Ocean Dreams

7. Free Spirit – 2:35
From Sedona Suite

8. Memory Of Monet – 6:46
From Peaceful Pond

9. Future Stock – 4:20
From Forest Rain

10. I Ching – 7:14
New

TOTAL TIME: 60 Minutes

What Makes Music For The Healing Arts Different?

A major strength of Music For The Healing Arts is its versatility.

Instead of being limited to one specific wellness activity, the album can accompany many different environments. A massage therapist may use it as background music during bodywork, while a yoga instructor may incorporate it into a slower class. Reiki practitioners, meditation teachers and wellness professionals can also use the music to establish a quiet atmosphere.

Its instrumental format makes it especially suitable when background music needs to remain present without dominating the environment.

The official Soundings site currently describes the recording specifically as “music for therapy & bodywork,” reinforcing its intended use within professional and personal wellness environments.

Music for Spa and Wellness Environments

The soothing character of Music For The Healing Arts makes it a natural fit for spas, massage studios and wellness centers.

It can be played during:

• Facial and skincare services
• Massage treatments
• Relaxation rooms
• Meditation classes
• Yoga studios
• Reiki sessions
• Wellness consultations
• Spa waiting areas
• Personal relaxation at home

For businesses, the CD can help establish a consistent musical atmosphere without relying on a constantly changing playlist.

A Peaceful Sound for Personal Relaxation

You don’t need to be a professional practitioner to enjoy Music For The Healing Arts.

At home, the album can accompany quiet reading, stretching, meditation, journaling or simply taking time away from a busy schedule. Its approximately 60-minute running time makes it convenient for a complete relaxation session.

The music’s combination of melodic instruments and atmospheric arrangements creates an environment intended to encourage calm listening and peaceful reflection.

Part of the Soundings Healing Music Collection

Music For The Healing Arts belongs to a broader family of Soundings of the Planet recordings focused on healing, relaxation, meditation, massage and wellness.

Related recordings include Sound Healing, Healing Waters, Tao of Healing, Healing Sanctuary, Sound Massage and Sound Yoga. Soundings currently groups Music For The Healing Arts within both its healing/massage and spa/relaxation collections.

This makes it an excellent choice for listeners who want to explore the Soundings approach to therapeutic and relaxation music.

Why Choose Music For The Healing Arts?

Choose Music For The Healing Arts if you are looking for a physical CD featuring peaceful instrumental music for wellness and relaxation.

It offers:

• 60 minutes of music
• 10 carefully selected tracks
• Flute, piano, harp, guitar and guqin
• New Age and contemporary instrumental styles
• Music suitable for massage and bodywork
• A peaceful background for yoga and meditation
• Music suitable for Reiki and relaxation environments
• Multiple Soundings of the Planet artists
• A convenient introduction to Soundings healing music

Whether you are a massage therapist, Reiki practitioner, yoga instructor, wellness professional or simply someone who enjoys peaceful instrumental music, Music For The Healing Arts provides a versatile collection for creating a calm listening environment.

Product Details

Product Name: Music For The Healing Arts
Artists: Dean Evenson & Soundings Ensemble
Format: CD
Catalog Number: SP-7187CD
UPC: 096507718722
Genre: New Age / Contemporary Instrumental
Tracks: 10
Total Playing Time: 60 minutes
Primary Uses: Massage, Bodywork, Yoga, Reiki, Meditation, Relaxation and Wellness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Music For The Healing Arts?

Music For The Healing Arts is a 60-minute New Age and contemporary instrumental CD by Dean Evenson & Soundings Ensemble, created as a peaceful musical backdrop for massage, bodywork, yoga, Reiki, meditation and relaxation.

Who performs on Music For The Healing Arts?

The album features Dean Evenson, Tom Barabas, Li Xiangting, Scott Huckabay, Dudley Evenson and d’Rachael.

What instruments are featured?

The recording features flute, keyboards, piano, guqin, guitar and harp.

How long is Music For The Healing Arts?

The complete CD has a total playing time of approximately 60 minutes.

Is Music For The Healing Arts good for massage?

Yes. The album was specifically compiled for healing arts and is currently described by Soundings of the Planet as music for therapy and bodywork.

Can I use Music For The Healing Arts for yoga?

Yes. Its peaceful instrumental style makes it suitable as background music for yoga, stretching, meditation and other movement practices.

Can Music For The Healing Arts be used for Reiki?

The album is suitable as background music for Reiki and other relaxation-focused wellness environments.

Is Music For The Healing Arts meditation music?

Yes. Its calm instrumental arrangements make it suitable for meditation, quiet reflection and relaxation.

How many tracks are included?

The CD contains 10 tracks.

When was Music For The Healing Arts released?

The album was released in 2001. AllMusic lists its release date as October 2, 2001.

What genre is Music For The Healing Arts?

The recording is primarily categorized as New Age and contemporary instrumental music, with flute/New Age styling.

Is this a good CD for a spa?

Yes. Soundings of the Planet currently includes Music For The Healing Arts in its spa and massage music collection, making it particularly relevant for spa, bodywork and relaxation environments.