Mike Fiorito arrives at the Virtual Alexandria to discuss his new book, The Innerspace of Outerspace: Exploring Other Worlds Through Music. Let’s explore the liminal realm where music acts as a vital portal to unseen dimensions and a map for the inner space of the human mind. We delve into the “tone science” of Sun Ra, whose cosmic jazz arrived like a signal from another universe, challenging conventional reality and offering a path to a more liberated alter-destiny. The journey continues through the ambient dreamscapes of Brian Eno and the progressive rock visions of Jon Anderson, exploring how these giants were inspired by non-human intelligences and realities beyond the material world. Alongside the insights of musical pioneers like Syd Barrett and Steven Halpern, we discover how sound serves as a universal language and a bridge to a sacred understanding of oneness with all of creation.

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