On this episode, monthly guest host James Faulk (host of the Neon Galactic podcast) interviews author Mike Fiorito on creativity, the alien, and inspiration, as well as the evident similarities between music, other sounds, and the d
eepest layers of reality.
They explore the nature of artistic inspiration, drawing parallels to scientific epiphanies and the concept of the daemon. Often, it is reported by both artists and scientists that their best ideas seem to arrive, whole, from another realm or entity. What is that? Is it from within, a higher self, or from without?
Fiorito also shares stories from his books, “The Inner Space of Outer Space,” and “UFOSymphonic,” including anomalous experiences involving music and sound, episodes that are often linked to grief or trauma.
The conversation then examines how music and sound can act as a bridge to transcendent experiences, with references to synchronicity, vibration, and the role of musicians as modern shamans. The dialogue also emphasizes the co-creative aspect of phenomena and the importance of humility and open-minded inquiry in exploring these mysteries.
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3 Responses
I know and have talked to Mike, so it was nice to see him again! Sound, tones, music…are all so important, including the sounds of nature. For instance, I love the sounds of crickets chirping. I find them comforting, while some people find them irritating, especially at night while trying to sleep. I remember during a total solar eclipse a couple of years ago, the crickets started chirping during totality—it was magical to me!
I love many genres of music, folk, rock, classical, etc., depending on my mood. I already knew about Mike and bluegrass, because we’ve discussed it too. I meditate to music, and use binaural beats often. Since my stroke, I feel that binaural beats may be good for my brain. My spouse is a drummer, and invested in a virtual set so he can drum without disturbing the neighbors. He asked me recently if his drumming bothered me, and I said “No way!”. I also occasionally meditate to drumming.
I really enjoyed this talk, and as James said something about acknowledging and knowing the truth, I realized that truth can be felt even when we don’t “know” it or what it is. Sound and music does that. Spielberg knows that by using important tones and notes in his ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’, and follows in ‘Disclosure Day’ with one final ‘word’: “Listen”.
The defining NOTE of humanity!!!
Autistic boy gifted $15,000 piano from stranger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8-2leAoV6c
I think the Dylan song he couldn’t think of may be ‘Like A Rolling Stone.” Interesting discussion and I agree with many of their points. I’m not a musician but have always thought that music and mathematics are connected. They vibrate as do all things. Sometimes when I’m looking at someone or just an object, I see them as pixilated, like they could come apart at any moment. I’m hoping it’s not an eye issue that needs serious attention. I’ve had tests and my eyes are fine.