In Inner Sound, Author Jonathan Weinel Traverses The Creative Influence Of Altered States Of Consciousness, From The Synaesthetic Assaults Of Neon Raves To A Mushroom Trip On A Tropical Island In Virtual Reality. Beginning With A Discussion Of Consciousness, The Book Explores How Our Subjective Realities May Change During States Of Dream, Psychedelic Experience, Mediation, And Trance. Taking A Broad View Across A Wide Range Of Genres, Inner Sound Draws Connections Between Shamanic Art And Music, Electronic Dance Music, Film, And Virtual Reality Applications.--cover Introduction; 1. Inner Worlds; 2. Ancient Ways; 3. Psychedelic Illusions; 4. Trance Systems; 5. Shamanic Diffusions; 6. Synaesthetic Overdrive; 7. Virtual Unreality; 8. Abstractions; Notes; Glossary; References; Index. Jonathan Weinel. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.