Music as medicine with Damien Mahoney - Conversations about community, healing, transformation, unity and growth

Things we talk about in this episodeGratitude for technology that allows us to connect and createWomens and mens circle - connecting and unifyingThe power of transforming space through danceMusic is a levellerMusic as a way of bringing community, social justice, togethernessHow can we bring accessibility to music and creativity?Music as medicineVoice work - vibrational expression or our essenceNatural Voice NetworkThe value in diversity and opennessLearning to respond - understanding where we are and what is neededFinding the genius in everyoneHealthy community is inclusive and also celebrates peoples individualityPower of ceremony to connectBetween polarisation - what is between the rejection of spiritual practice and cynical use of ritual and ceremony disguised as religionThe value of communal spacesPolarisation of views relies too much on there being definitive right and wrong.Everyone wants a tribe - communities of acceptance, shared core values and belief systems but can this limit our curiosity and growthAttachment to our ideas can be limitingThe power of accepting that we don’t know the answersElemental connections- Water as a healer, water flows, responds, changes form, how can we learn from water?Surrender and letting go of attachmentsThe opportunity to imagine that we really have the opportunity to create something differentInequality of lockdown experienceRandom acts of kindnessThe shadow - and the light - All the aspects of humanity being exposed in lockdowPrivilege related to conscious communityHealing power of creativity, grounding and getting our hands in the groundGratitude for the simple things in life - simplicity over too much doingConnecting to the sacredness of life in the smallest of everyday thingsLinks mentioned in this episodeJoin our community and support us on Patreon here; www.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcastDamien's linkshttps://www.facebook.com/caulbearers/https://www.facebook.com/soulsoundsmcr/https://www.facebook.com/musicasmedicinemanchester/https://www.facebook.com/theorderoflove23/https://www.facebook.com/damien.mahoney.3https://www.instagram.com/caulbearers/Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcastConnect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/My personal instagram is  https://www.instagram.com/leona.connection.matters/The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson https://soundcloud.com/visionrayBiographyDamien is a vocalist, percussionist and producer based in Manchester with a passion for community and collaborative projects.He is the writer and co-lead singer with Caulbearers, an 8 piece Manchester ensemble creating archaic funk fables and soul migrations.  Described as ‘roots music from the rainy city’, and ‘psychedelic soul with poetic, social observation’  an album of their material is due to be released later in 2020.He is the curator of 'Music As Medicine', a live music event started in 2016 aiming to bring communities together through the healing power of sound and music, performance and dancing, drawing on world influences and encouraging collaboration and improvisation between artists.Passionate about the healing power of sound, Damien regularly provides live music for therapeutic events including meditation, dance, breathwork and yoga sessions, retreats and ceremonies. This work includes the live improvisation trio, The Order Of Love.Damien is a trained Natural Voice Practitioner and has facilitated communal singing groups in a variety of scenarios from his regular ‘Soul Sounds’ sessions and nature retreats to specialised work with lung health patients, social workers and prisoners. He is part of a collaborative project to bring music and voice work for staff & patients into a Manchester hospice in 2020.Damien has performed, produced and recorded music in many styles. His creative output and collaborations span from funk, soul, and reggae, through acid house, balearic dub to Indian and Afro beat influences. Commercial releases range from remixing a major R+B artist for EMI through to underground DIY collective projects, with international compilations and radio documentary soundtracks along the way.He has over 20 years experience in the film + TV industry and lecturers as a freelancer on a BA Hons course for Manchester Film School.   Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. 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