There are many ways to make contact with angels, and music is a powerful way to open up communication. Our wonderful author, Zanna Blaise, has uncovered a method for working with angels that brings something completely new to magick.
When Damon Brand set about publishing books that shared our magick, I said that we had to stick to books. If we ever started selling crystals or magickal jewellery or fancy wands or anything like that, I would leave The Gallery of Magick, because our magick’s meant to feel more profound than a trinket or gimmick. I know, I know – there’s nothing wrong with crystals and jewellery if you like those things. But if we sell anything other than knowledge it runs the risk of making us look like a New Age shop, when we actually think of magick as something deeply spiritual and profound and effective. Nobody argued with me. (There’s news of a new book at the end of this post!)
When Zanna first mentioned that she was composing angel music I thought she might be talking about the twinkly, tinkly New Age music that drives me crazy. And I worried that it might make our whole magickal project look a bit crass. I was wrong.
Zanna told me not to hype this up, but I think what she’s done is mind-blowing. By working with angels, she’s created inspired music that sounds vast, universal, personal, deeply emotional and utterly beautiful. You can think of it as a way to connect with angels and use it to enhance your angelic magick. What’s she created is truly an echo of angels.
The most exciting track for Gallery of Magick workers is Raziel. The choir makes a direct call to the archangel, and even chants out one of the divine names used in the ritual you’re familiar with. Powerful stuff.
There are more audio previews on Zanna’s new website. Or you can treat yourself now and preview the whole album and download it instantly at CDBaby or iTunes.
– Adam Blackthorne
I’ve usually used classical, chant (both Christian and Buddhist), and sometimes film soundtrack music and sophisticated Rock (such as Pink Floyd and Fields of the Nephilim) in my rituals. Usually the more elaborate “lodge style” rites I do. I’m sorry, even though I’m a non-dogmatic magician, I believe sacred drama, wands, incense, circles, etc, do have their place in magick, however unnecessary they might be in the big picture. Music in ritual is also unnecessary, but I find it helps. As I am a big believer in the power of music in magick, and a devoted practitioner of the Gallery’s work, I’m excited to try these new compositions by Zanna Blaise in conjunction with Angelic invocation. I am aware of “Rosicrucian” techniques for creating “Hermetic Music.” Did Zanna Blaise use “Esoteric Music Theory” when composing these tracks? Wouldn’t know. The music itself is so beautiful, it may be a go to cd for me when I just need to relax or get introspective. Well, I hope this won’t be the last record she puts out. It’s fantastic.
Yeah, I know we go along with the whole ‘drop the wand’ thing, but that’s for what we’ve published so far. I totally get the sacred drama, esp in chaos magick. But what we’re starting with is a quick, simple, easy way to get into magick – one that works for most people. One day we’ll probably share the weirder, more complicated and grand stuff – and those books will not be popular, but hey, there we go.
I was using Pink Floyd in magick way back in 1987! I bet we’re not the only ones.
Zanna’s got lots more music planned, and the next one is already well underway, but sounds pretty different. Only heard one track, unmixed, but it’s different.
Hey Adam, can you tell us about the book or what we can expect
Adam, can you tell us a little about the book or what we can expect?
Can’t say much yet. It’s not the usual angelic/kabbalah style, but nothing dark either. Should be out in a week or a bit longer than that. Not long.