Dissertation - World Federation of Music Therapy

The analysis of the unfolding imagery – or ‘events’ – may be done either vertical, i.e.
following the imagery of one client, or horizontal, i.e. making comparisons between
the clients within the episode.
Vertical observations of the imagery of six clients.
INLA initially focuses on the music and its features. A1->B1: She describes the mood
of the music, which she likes, and allows herself to react spontaneously and bodily on
the music. From the perceived beauty develops a feeling of lightness and freedom.
When the music changes in B2->B3 she is silent, and then follows an image of a
dancing couple (B4). However, INLA also recognizes other moods, which she
identifies as melancholy (sadness) (B5, first part) and aggression (B5, second part).
The Calando (B6) is recognized as a calm transition, and during the recapitulation
(A’) she experiences a sequence of Fall imagery with clear metaphoric significance:
In C1 the image of a naked maple tree leads to reflections of decay, in C2 INLA
identifies with the tree and in C3 she confronts herself with thoughts of
death/hibernation and rebirth/Spring renewal. C4 brings an acceptance and
recognition of this life cycle; a reconciliation with aspects of sadness, death and loss.
ESMA is taken to ‘her beach’ by the induction and the music. A sequence of
associations and memories follows: The fresh air at the salty inlet (fjord) (A3), the
difficulties and danger connected to any attempt to cross the river (B2->B3), a boat
race with a whole ‚armada’ of old sailboats (B4), reflections on the music that
produces an ‚impetus to the movement’ (B5). In the recapitulation ESMA finds
shelter for the stiff winds in a nearby plantation (C1) where she reflects on the
polarity stiff soft in the music (and in the winds of the beach). In the pause before
the next music selection (Bach’s Double Concerto, 2nd movement) she declares that
she feels fine and calm.
PIJØ follows the induction image – being at the sea. In the first sequence of her
journey (->B2) she experiences a sunset at a well-known beach, with much light and
many colours. When the music changes (B2->B5) she reports on being in a
sentimental mood and being alone, which she accepts even if it is obvious that she
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