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I honestly didn’t know that overtone singing was possible — that is, that

With a little practice, almost anyone can sing two or three distinct tones at the same time — an ability that allows you to sing harmony … with yourself.

Not only is it possible, I learned there are extraordinary artists specializing in overtone singing as I listened to Hearts of Space Program 717, Harmonic Voices 2.

Featured group in this program is Baird Hersey & PRANA, whose droning sounds I find to be otherworldly. I ordered PRANA’s featured album The Eternal Embrace from CD Baby (thumbs-up vendor experience).

I’m someone quite able to go ga-ga over what the human voice can do, and there’s plenty of ga-ga happening as I listen to these droning sounds over and over. It’s still almost unbelievable to me that humans can do this.

Probably not everyone’s cup of tea, but I really like trancing out to these guys and gals. (Most of this album’s yoga significance is going over my head; I expect comprehending that will make this experience even richer.)