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Silence of Peace vol 1	Silence of Balance	Alphamusic at Play
Silence of Heart	Emerald Forest	My Little Sea Shell vol 1
Silence of Voice	Silence of Light	My Little Sea Shell vol 2
Orange Grove Siesta	Silence of Love	Spirit
Amber	Silence of Peace vol 2	Silence of Vision

About John Levene

No other composer has set out with the same intent that drives John Levine. Trained originally as an electronic engineer and then as a classical composer, John has also studied psychology and the physiology of hearing.

After considerable experimentation, John established the pattern of sound that predictably invites the brain to settle into alpha state.

Based on this, and incorporating his musical knowledge and creativity, John developed Alphamusic as an effective tool anyone can use to cope with stress and anxiety.

Silence of Peace vol 1 – Price: 15.99 GBP

"Silence of Peace" comprises relaxing piano music by John Levine. This is the CD that made 3 canaries fall asleep in day light!

Use this music and quickly enter a more relaxed and peaceful state of mind. Composer and pianist, John Levine, based this work on the centuries-old use of pentatonic and lydian scales.

Musical tension builds up slowly and nobly with no rush or rough discords. The "spherical" sounds will bring you to alpha state within 4 minutes. Levine has vast experience as a composer and as a teacher of meditation. He has always believed that music has a powerful effect on the brain and can be "designed" to induce specific positive changes in mood and behaviour.

"Silence of Peace" is the first in the "Silence" series of CDs, all of which demonstrate this philosophy. Children are often especially responsive to "Silence of Peace". Children as young as 3 often go into a quiet, even entranced state when they listen to it and children of all ages find this music relaxes them and gives them easy access to their imagination.

Older students enjoy using this music as a study aid, insisting that "Silence of Peace" quiets the mind and makes it easier to focus, absorb and retain information.

Reported Listener Benefis:

• Reduces stress and anxiety

• Settles down hyperactive behaviour

• Feelings of panic or being overwhelmed subside

• Is used in schools to settle down disruptive children

• Great study aid, improves focus and recall, used by students before exams

• Background for meditation, physical therapies or gentle exercise

• Great help for parents with autistic children

"At those times when your mind is racing and you're fuelled by adrenaline, it's often difficult to take time for self and switch off. John Levine's 'Silence of Peace' quickly and easily leads you into alpha and holds you there for the duration. I have successfully used this music with clients"

Jennifer Moalem, Accredited Practitioner of Holographic Repatterning

“Before using ‘Silence of Peace’ I could only work for a maximum of two hours,”said Eric,

“But the first time I used it with my work, I worked from 11 in the morning till 2 the next morning”. During this time he studied History, Physics and English coursework, and was able to do all that he had to without falling behind. A substantial improvement was shown in his grades. Eric’s B grades turned into As. His marks went up an entire grade! He claims it is because of John Levine’s ‘Silence of Peace’.

Eric Wharton, student

“It’s revelation for my autistic child! I am now toll advocate of John’s music’.

Colin, father of autistic daughter

IT WORKS WELL WITH CANCER PATIENTS TOO!!!
Cancer and diabetes patients’ story part 1

Malgorzata Chodak is a clinical psychologist, therapist, trainer and supervisor for the European Socio-Somatoanalytic School, former President of the Polish Somatotherapy Society and a member of the European and International Somatotherapy Society. She has worked with patients who suffer from pain syndromes for twenty years. Her many years experience in the CMUJ Orthopedist Clinic enabled her to become a specialist in the individual psychotherapy of patients with pain syndromes, a psychotherapist specializing in patients with phantom pains and cancer, using methods of visualization based on the work of C.Simonton and J.Achterberg. She also works with deep consciousness changes and transcendental experiences. She is the author of over 30 publications and a hundred reports on international congresses, conferences and conventions. Recently she received a European Psychotherapy certificate in Vienna.

A few years ago she met John Levine, a composer that creates therapeutic music ideal for use in her work. “I’ve been using all sorts of music and it depends on the individual patient’s preferences and needs. If they are unable to decide, I choose the music for them,” says Malgorzata. “Right now I have lots of patients who need immediate relief. I play the music in the background or sometimes as fragments that we listen to in silence. In the most severe cases, the time is limited as those patients exert a lot of energy in short periods of time. I played my first copy of ‘Silence of Peace’ until it wore out! I also used it for general relaxation in less severe cases. All my patients seemed very settled when I played them John’s Alphamusic. Some of them even took it to play it in their homes in their personal time.’’

One of Malgorzata patients was Tom. He was about 60 years old when his legs were amputated due to his severe diabetes. He was brought into clinic in a wheelchair. It was very sad to see him suffering; his wounds were reluctant to heal at this point in time and he felt that he had had a bad experience with doctors. He went through almost every form of therapy available and he was told that there was no treatment that would help him ease his pain. At this time, doctors refused to treat him and he was left to deal with his phantom pains alone. “It happens sometimes with phantom pains that conventional medicine becomes useless, but it is important not to give up and to search for other, less conventional, methods that may help,’’ Malgorzata told us.

Tom discovered that Malgorzata works with amputees and decided to try her methods. “I remember he came only twice to my clinic and it was enough. I worked with him using relaxation method and I played him John Levine’s ‘Silence of Peace’ CD to relax him’’ recalls Malgorzata. “It was an amazing experience for him. He felt that his absent limbs were being massaged, that he could connect properly with them, and then he felt his pain evaporate. He experienced his first moments pain-free whilst listening to John’s Alphamusic. He was over the moon. The time came for his next appointment and he told me that his pain had stabilized at a reduced level of 50%. After our last session, again using John’s Alphamusic, he called and told me that he felt able to move on, that his life had changed and that he felt like a new person.’’

Tom’s case is a signal, an opportunity for patients who cannot find help in traditional medicine to not give up hope.

Meg Kulpa. March, 2007

IT WORKS WELL WITH CANCER PATIENTS TOO!!!
Cancer and diabetes patients’ story part 2

Malgorzata Chodak’s patients are so grateful to her for the methods she uses to treat them that many have invited her to stay with them as their guest, in houses all over the world. Unfortunately, her astronomical volume of work usually prohibits this. The reason that people feel this way towards her is clear. For example, a patient that had been diagnosed as terminal went to Malgorzata for help. Naturally, he was very afraid and did not know how to live the rest of his life. She was able to alleviate his worries, fears and pains and allow him to enjoy the time he had left.

Isabelle, another of Malgorzata’s patients, had cancer of the pancreas. She was played ‘Silence of Peace’ in the background of her session as to help her relax. During this session, her “horizons broadened”. She saw her world from a different perspective. The music released the pain from her body and changed her direction, filling her with motivation and passion for life. “It is important that music has space within,’’ claims Malgorzata, “Usually people who come to see me don’t have the ability to feel the space around them, like their thoughts become their universe. They complain of feelings of being constrained and trapped; they know that their life is ticking by, that every second moves time on and brings them close to their end. They need stimuli that can broaden the room and release the confines these patients feel they are bound by. John Levine’s Alphamusic is certainly one that meets these criteria.”

Malgorzata’s treatments last for an hour at a time, and a large chunk of this is focused on relaxation - about 20 to 30 minutes. The relaxation time often incorporates music in the background. “It allows patients to bounce themselves from the state they habitually think in; under what is usually extreme pressure, to a peaceful, calm state.” When the patient becomes comfortable enough in their own skin to view the situation from an external position, rather than being trapped by their thoughts and predicament, huge shifts can be achieved.

Recently, Malgorzata played some Alphamusic to a young woman called Alexandra, who suffers from Recklinghausen’s Syndrome. It is neurological disease where insets are formed in the central nervous system. In her case it was in cerebellum, in medulla. It also gives her apredisposition to cancers, especially of the brain.“This case needs a really specific attitude because I also work with visualizations here. She really took to the music incredibly well. She managed to put herself into alpha state and to broaden her mind. The process of stopping disease or opening somebody’s life back up as a viable opportunity is very long and arduous; it takes a lot of time and effort,’’ thinks Malgorzata, “But in the end it is worth trying.”

“Every patient reacts differently to therapy. Sometimes they can’t find the words to describe what has been going on with them. Then all of a sudden, whilst listening to the music, they’ll suddenly say that it is something elusive, wonderful and special, that makes them feel incredibly comfortable and suddenly all ailments abate or are taken differently.”

Malgorzata says that John’s compositions are the type of music that her patients like and it is helping them. “John’s music is beautiful. I would definitely recommend this music, especially to therapists and people who deal with suffering on a daily basis.”

Meg Kulpa. April, 2007

Malgorzata Chodak is a clinical psychologist, therapist, trainer and supervisor for the European Socio-Somatoanalytic School, former President of the Polish Somatotherapy Society and a member of the European and International Somatotherapy Society. She has worked with patients who suffer from pain syndromes for twenty years. Her many years experience in the CMUJ Orthopedist Clinic enabled her to become a specialist in the individual psychotherapy of patients with pain syndromes, a psychotherapist specializing in patients with phantom pains and cancer, using methods of visualization based on the work of C.Simonton and J.Achterberg. She also works with deep consciousness changes and transcendental experiences. She is the author of over 30 publications and a hundred reports on international congresses, conferences and conventions. Recently she received a European Psychotherapy certificate in Vienna.

Malgorzata Chodak’s patient, Sarah, after the relaxation treatment with ‘Silence of Peace’ CD of John Levine, being before serious operation, said:

”I heard sounds that had a very silent effect on me. I could easily calm down. These sounds posed a safety climate in me. I was in a deep peace that permeates into my body. It felt like a warm bronze. Repetitive, recurring melodic canons of this music were intertwined through my personal energy vibration. This music makes people calm, but isn’t either monotony or dull. It definitely didn’t interrupt, but really helped to calm down before serious operation.”

Sarah S.,

Malgorzata Chodak’s patient

Silence of Heart – Price 14.99 GBP

"Silence of Heart" is a deeply emotive piece that can help you find emotional release if you're feeling "blue", emotionally blocked or out of touch.

Once you're freed up, this same piece will clear, cleanse and refresh your mood.

This extraordinary piano solo was composed and played as an improvisation in one, incredible night of recording. John Levine, who originated the music, says that he entered an entranced state where he had no recollection of the physical act of creation. This condition is well known today as a state of "flow": the creator works from a place where they're using their strongest skills to produce work that truly reflects their gifts and vision.

Reported Listener Benefis:

• Helps with depression

• Frees the heart, gives emotional release and shifts emotional blockages

• Helps you get in touch with your feelings

• Clear, cleanse and refresh

• Relief from grief

• Renews your optimism and hopefulness

• Restores feelings of connection

• Heart-lifting; encourages communication

• Enhances creativity, art and dance

“I was more than rewarded for my patience! "Silence of Heart" awakens my inner creativity helping me solve my emotional challenges, whilst soulfully uplifting me to communicate with the Divine Spirit. The music transcended my deepest emotions.”

Maria Tocka, Primary School Teacher

“It stops my mind from racing, calms my body and lulls me to sleep.“I call ‘Silence of Heart’ a friend! It hardly leaves my CD player! John’s music relaxes my body, calms my restless mind and in that way it also helps relieves the pain and alleviates my suffering. Now I am able to sleep again. Anyone who has the kind of emotional restlessness that affects their sleep and consequently affects their whole quality of life should give John’s Alphamusic a go. Take a chance - you may find it helps you go forward.”

Madeleine, suffers from Fibromyalgia and bereavement

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Silence of Voice – price 14.99 GBP

Silence of Voice helps you express yourself, communicate more openly and take in information more easily. Is classic alphamusic, and corresponds tonally with the 5 Chakra, governing throat, larynx, neck and shoulders often the centre of great stress. Opens up both your listening and speaking skills. It can make you feel deeply emotional in an open, expressive way. Excellent music to study with an outstanding aid to staying focused for long periods.

Reported listener benefits:

• Stimulates communication

• Improves self-expression

• Improves focus and decision-making

• Eases feelings of grief and loss

• Settles hyperactive behaviour

• Relieves symptoms of stress and anxiety

• Soothing and Forgiving

• Back problems

Megan, suffers quite a lot from chronic back pain, a great deal of which could stem from being very overweight, and that in turn from an interesting underlying problem.

John’s application of Caroline Myss’ book to this composition had led John to believe that Megan might benefit, but without influencing her in any way, Megan carried out a resonance test listening to three minute samples through headphones and only referring to titles by track numbers, not titles - so she was the only person interacting with the music - to find out which of all John’s compositions seemed to help her. She chose ‘Silence of Voice’ and smiled much more while listening to that composition. Her mother gave her daughter the new CD as a present. Later, Megan reported far more than the ‘positive steps forward’ John had anticipated. John goes further, “Megan, on a visit to Cambridge UK to see her mother, Megan was able to walk through the long sprawling university pedestrianised city centre after listening to ‘Silence of Voice’. Previously she had not been able to walk for more than a few minutes without chronic back ache. On seeing me later, Alysan said it was a miracle! (and made the visit so much more beneficial and enjoyable for mother and daughter).”

Megan, suffers from chronic back ache.

Adrienne, after listening to ‘Silence of Voice’, describes that heard inner voice as, “The Sorrow that yields to joy. It gives me an urge to weep, but in a good way. A hopeful sorrow…” Adrienne continues “It’s like letting go of something. Teary and tearful, it’s ultimately beautiful because I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.”

Adrienne, CEO of leading promotional company

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Orange Grove Siesta – 14.99 GBP

These six compositions are in the relaxing piano music convention of composer John B. Levine. The compositions are enriched by a variety of balanced and well-matched instruments. Themesmerizing tones of the Australian digeridoo weave through the music, adding an entrancing quality and special depth.

An exceptional treatment for insomnia and is especially popular with women when an overly busy mind prevents sleep. It provides a calm atmosphere in the home, classroom or office. Reiki masters in particular recommend this CD.

Orange Grove Siesta is reported to be especially useful for Insomnia (especially for women)

– M.E./Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

– Hands on creativity such as sculpture, painting and poetry

– Nurseries/Kindergadens use for art lessons

– Qi Gong

– Reiki

– Autistic Spectrum

– Special Needs

– Sensory Rooms.

Reported listener benefits:

• Insomnia sufferers; rapid relief from sleeping problems.

• Women find this powerfully effective.

• Restless children? Highly recommended

• Settles and calms whirling thoughts,

• Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide.

• Relieving symptoms of mild depression

• Relief from symptoms of anxiety; settles and calms

• Levels out a tense atmosphere, excellent in mediation sessions

• Body therapists in all modalities, your clients will love this

• Inspires creativity, aids communication

After 22 years of sleeplessness, Orange Grove Siesta changed Cynthia's life.

Twenty-two years ago, Cynthia woke to find her husband, at only 50, had passed on at her side. From then on, she never enjoyed another full night's sleep; she says: "Perhaps it was post traumatic stress disorder, but I never slept again."

On a visit to London in 2004, Cynthia told her niece, Ruth, about her problem. Ruth listened sympathetically, then said perhaps she had something that would help: alphamusic by John Levine. Incredibly, she had one of John's CDs right there, "Orange Grove Siesta", and she put it on to play.

Cynthia says: "It was so soft and relaxing that I said straight away, "Put it on again". I listened again: it was as if I saw angels, or I was flying in a parachute.”

"I asked Ruth to leave the CD with me. That night I put it on to play and lay down on my bed. Again I felt as if I had wings, so quiet and serene. For the first time in 22 years, I fell asleep without pills.”

Cynthia Hearne, suffered from insomnia for 22 years. Now sleeps like a baby.

“Both me and my mother couldn’t sleep well for the last couple of years. Since I attended John’s talk and started using Orange Grove Siesta, I have slept very well. Alphamusic really works! I put the cd on for my dog as well to hear whilst I go to the bathroom at night before bedtime. Would you believe that my dog falls asleep! In the morning usually my dog was waking me up but now I am waking the dog up! My dog suffers from epilepsy and I believe that Orange Grove will help him with that as he now sleeps better than ever!

It’s as if John's Orange Grove Siesta cd trains the brain how to fall asleep effortlessly and without the worries and busy mind syndrome”

Deborah Robertson, an accountant by trade, a single mum

Amber – Price 14.99 GBP

This is music a man will love to play when he’s alone, perhaps a little lonely. Gentle music that helps you sleep. Women love "Amber" too - a wonderful gift for your man in your life that will help bring sensuality and warmth back into your mutual picture. You could say "Amber" is the "lover" of our other most sensuous CD, "Orange Grove Siesta" Both these pieces loosen you up and put you in touch with body and feelings. As with all our CDs, "Amber" helps you become more centered and calm.

Reported Listener Benefits

• Helps you get in touch with your feelings
• Makes you feel sensuous
• Creates feelings of inner warmth and calm Prepares the atmosphere for love-making and intimacy
• Distracts you from feeling blue or depressed
• Helps you sleep

“I first tried the Amber CD. In fact, I had too much stress in the last months, have fallen also sick in November last year. I had some sleepless weeks as well as my emotions have taken over way to often, even when I was a calm guy before.

Amber changed my live for sure. After I for the first time listened in bed by a book to it, I woke up in the morning. And I had 2 dreams I remembered. After a while, I have great colored dreams, 5-6 per night and my emotional stability came back again in the day.”

Miroslav Sagan, Slovakia

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