What is 'Inner Alchemy'?
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(And alchemy was not a purely Western concern—there is also Islamic and Chinese alchemy.)
But in addition to these practical concerns, many alchemical writers used the metaphors of alchemy as a way to talk about the Spiritual Path under the radar of the Inquisition and other unsympathetic religious authorities. (You were just as likely to be burned at the stake by the Protestants as the Catholics). For example, for these writers, turning lead into gold was a metaphor for turning the Human Heart from Lead into Gold—in other words, the path to Enlightenment. This has come to be known as "Inner Alchemy". One of the first researchers to significantly explore this field was Carl Jung.
These "inner alchemists" left behind an enormous body of literature—and images. I have found this literature, and its images, to be marvelous metaphors for my own Life Path, and an empowering source of inspiration for composing music. At this point I've barely started on a body of "Inner Alchemical Music", but time and diligence will take care of that!
So, in my blog you'll find Inner Alchemical images with discussions, and the music I've composed to go with them.
A Few Words About William
William is a premier composer of today—his music is played on six continents. He has numerous published and commissioned works to his credit, produced numerous CDs, performed around the world, and can be heard performing in concert as well as film & TV.
Here's what his fans have to say:
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"... a delicate, magical realm of music..."
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