The World Is Sound

One of Europe's foremost jazz producers takes us through a world of musical traditions and explores the effects of sound on consciousness.

Born in Berlin in 1922, Joachim-Ernst Berendt is author of more than twenty books, among them the highly acclaimed and widely translated reference work, The Jazz Book. He helped found the Sudwestfunk, one of Germany’s most popular radio stations, and has produced numerous concerts, radio programs, and records. He has also directed many international festivals and received various awards, including the Cultural Award of Poland, In The World is Sound, Berendt guides us through the uncharted regions of the unconscious to a vision of harmony.

Eros and the Mysteries of Love
The Metaphysics of Sex
Introduction
1.  Eros and Sexual Love
2.  The Metaphysics of Sex
3.  Phenomena of Transcending in Profane Love
4.  Gods and Goddesses, Men and Women
5.  Sacred Ceremonies and Evocations
6.  Sex in the Realm of Initiations and Magic
Conclusion
Notes
Index