Meditation is an ancient practice originating from several Eastern cultures with hundreds of subvariants varying in difficulty and modality. But the ultimate goal of every tradition is to help us achieve a clear mind, where we're able to evaluate and understand our thoughts, detached from the stress of the immovable past and unknown future.⁠ ⁠ "The distractions of life are pulling them away from letting them release and detach, and I think the sounds give them something to focus on," says liljon.⁠ ⁠ While typically sharing sonic qualities like hypnotic repetition, languid pacing, and resonant vibrations, meditative music isn’t a genre with a definitive aesthetic or distinct sonic signature. Instead, it’s a vague way of grouping together a variety of calming sounds, chants, and songs, united by function rather than form. Whether it’s a simple, sustained beat or a fully composed song, meditative music helps the practitioner ease into a basic state of calm.⁠ ⁠ Read sndrsng's full feature ...