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INITIATIONInside the Great PyramidSteven HalpernSteven Halpern is recognized as the“founding father of modern sound medicine,”and an internationally acclaimed composer andrecording artist of music for relaxation, wellness,sound healing and inner peace.A pioneering sound healer, he is celebrating his30th anniversary of promoting the healing powersof music through his recordings, books, mediaappearances and workshops.Steven was inspired by the writings of Edgar Cayce, Gurdjieff andHazrat Inayat Khan. He has been a lifelong student of ancient soundhealing traditions from India, China and Egypt. In 1971 he beganpioneering research exploring sound, healing and consciousness.Halpern’s unique use of musical tone, time, and space has helpedmillions to reconnect with the oasis of peace that lies within each of us.Steven’s music is used in leading health and complementary medicinecenters, hospitals, hospices, destination spas, and massage schools.Many therapeutic body workers, nurses and chiropractors, as well aspsychologists, hypnotists and counselors play his music to create anurturing background ambience that supports their own work.Halpern’s music is an ideal companion to yoga, massage, meditation,hospice work and healing arts practices of all kinds. His recordings arealso used in homes, business offices and schools around the world.Visit him at:www.sevenhalpern.com

Inside the Great PyramidOf the many people who have visited the Great Pyramid, only a comparativelyfew have had the opportunity to chant and meditate inside theKing’s chamber with a small group, much less alone.Even fewer have had the unprecedented access I had on three separateoccasions, with only myself and my recording engineer alone inside thiswonder of the ancient world.Ever since I first read about the Great Pyramid asa child, I knew I had to go there in person. I finallygot my chance in 1980, as part of the faculty of a toursponsored by Atlantis Rising. Noted authority JohnAnthony West was a primary presenter, as were PatrickFlanagan, Bill Cox and Joseph Jochmans.According to many contemporary authorities likeGraham Hancock and Richard C. Hoagland, thepyramid is much more than just what traditionalEgyptologists tell us — a burial tomb for a pharaoh.with Mahmoud(Head Guard)Indeed, there is evidence that the Pyramid may be an acoustically-drivenpower plant and temple of transformation. In other words, it can beresonated, stimulated and turned on by the use of certain sounds.Certain esoteric traditions describe how the ancient builders usedsound to create an anti-gravity field that made it possible to transportthe 20 ton blocks of limestone and granite from the quarry hundredsof miles away. This was also the secret to how they placed the stones soprecisely, without mortar and without chipping.About this RecordingYou’ll hear only human voices chanting “Om” and other sacred vowelsand words of power — no keyboards or other instruments. The album issequenced in a ceremonial, meditative sequence, although the recordingactually took place during Easter week 1981 on three separate occasionseither late at night or at dawn.Sit in a meditative posture, with your spine erect, or else lie down.In order to receive the full power of the multi-dimensional frequenciesencoded on this CD, I encourage you to listen with good headphonesand your undivided attention.My goal was to open myself up to become the instrument throughwhich ancient ceremonies and chants might be brought back to life.On the first night inside, we walked carefully up the long wooden stairs.When we got to the King’s Chamber, Roger set up the microphones, andthen went outside the room to operate the tape recorder.When I was ready, I lit a candle, said a silent prayer of invocation, andsignalled the guard to turn off the electric lights. I was instantly engulfedin a visceral blackness.Although I had read of others’ experiences, I was nevertheless notprepared for the profound power of the ‘silence.’Within seconds, the visions started. I’ll save the details for myautobiography. Suffice it to say that I experienced the most powerfulfeelings of déjà vu I had ever felt. Chants I had never sung suddenlyemerged from my lips. They were strangely familiar to me.

Beginning with the sound made by hitting the edge of thesarcophagus with my hand, and then proceeding through variouscombinations of “Om,” both solo, and with Mahmoud and others,I invite you to journey with me, back in time...to a time when thePyramid was used for ceremonial purposes and for the transformationof body, mind and soul.In addition to “Om”, I invoked sacred names from severaltraditions. Two of my spiritual teachers, J. J. Hurtak and Jack Schwarz,suggested several chants and melodies. You’ll also hear me acousticallyresonating the chamber, exploring which frequencies really got theroom humming.Inside the King’s CofferOne of the most amazing experiences of all occurred when I chantedthe vowels at various pitches while lying down inside the King’s coffer,or sarcophagus. At one precise tonal frequency, I suddenly felt like Iwas in a small boat, rocking on ocean waves. A moment later, I felt likeI was levitating.I knew intuitively that I had tuned into a psycho-active resonance.Dare I continue to chant this sound? Was I activating the stargate?Would I dematerialize and vanish from this level of Earthly existence?As these thoughts raced through my mind, I was suddenly broughtback to Earth — a group of Japanese tourists had evidently foundanother pyramid guard to bribe, and their noise broke the spell.Had I had another five minutes by myself, this might have been avery different CD. Alas, I may never know. We were already late forour flight home and had to pack up and leave in a hurry.Meditate in the Timeless SilenceListen to track 10 with headphones, and the pressure-sensitivemicrophones we used will recreate the acoustical pressure andinaudible harmonics of this chamber. You’ll hear me strike the side ofthe coffer three times to let you know whenthe meditation is over.After a brief pause, I include my recordingat the Temple of Isis on the Isle of Phillae.Many magical moments occurred, whichI’ll also address in my autobiography. Thehealing and protective energy of the Goddesswas very much in evidence.Many listeners have reported that thisrecording stimulates very interesting dreamsand visions. I’d be delighted to read of your experiences, and inviteyou to share those with me at AskDrSound@innerpeacemusic.comas part of our on-going research.Atop the Great Pyramid

1. Great Pyramid: Om 2:242. Sacred Vowels 3:363. Divine Names 1:004. Shanti Om 3:565. Toning — Solo 2:276. Toning — Duet 4:147. Om Trio 0:488. Melodic Chants 3:229. King’s Coffer 0:3110. Silent Meditation 10:2011. Temple of Isis 10:1412. Closing Om 1:53Produced by Steven Halpern© 2006 Steven Halpern / Inner Peace Music ® . All Rights ReservedAll music r1981, 2006 Open Channel Sound Company (BMI)Recorded during Easter week, March 1981Steven Halpern – invocations and chantsMahmoud, Chief Guard of the Pyramids and Victoria Z.– additional OmsRecording Engineer: Roger WiersemaDigital restoration and CD post production:Warren Dennis Kahn, Banquet Studios, Santa Rosa CA: :Copying this CD for friends, or lending them this disc to make their owncopy, is bad karma, illegal, and does not support artists and record labels.Please send them to www.innerpeacemusic.com or call: 1-800-909-0707We thank you for your support and integrity.Special thanks to: Edgar Cayce, Kevin Ryerson, Ahtun Re, Roger Wiersema,J. J. Hurtak, Jack Schwarz, Patrick Flanagan, Mark Singer, Zahi Hawass,the El-Gabry family, Deanna Sclar, & Devi HartIPM 8001IPM 7890We invite you to enjoy the entire STEVEN HALPERN discography, including:Inner PeaceDeja–BluesIPM 8000IPM 8008Chakra SuiteTonal AlchemyVisit us at www.innerpeacemusic.com to hear audio samples and:• Detailed album reviews and FREE monthly newsletterAncient Echoes• Steven Halpern’s tour schedule and special discount offers• Join our online discussion group to share your experiences.• To submit questions directly to Steven (Dr. Sound) Halpern,e-mail him at AskDrSound@innerpeacemusic.comFor a FREE full-color catalog email us or call: 1-800-909-0707IPM 7783IPM 7878Sound Healing