The Aaron Horn Podcast

With.... Raffa. Raffa and Aaron discuss traditional practice of sweat lodge, ceremony, and longlines

Raffa [https://www.instagram.com/healingtheland_sanandolatierra/?hl=en] and Aaron discuss traditional practice of sweat lodge, ceremony, and longlines. Rafael Ayala Silva [https://intiwairahouse.com/about], also known as Rafasemilla, a Colombian London based percussionist that specializes in Latin American percussion with special emphasis in Afro-Colombian music. Arrived to London as a refugee from Colombia 26 years ago. Since coming to the UK, he has made it his artistic endeavour to integrate his culture and musical heritage to the melting pot of London’s diverse and thriving music scene. He is also an educator, with extensive experience teaching drumming and dance. Within his new found community, As a young leader of his community he quickly realised that his culture e.g dance and music could play a vital role for the healthy integration of the young people into British society.

With..... Mark Smulian. The healing power of sound in real world applications

Aaron and Mark Smulian [https://www.instagram.com/marksmulian/] Discuss the healing power of sound in real world applications through the work Mark has done as a creator of mindharp. MindHarp [https://mindharp.world/] enables everyone to actively engage and play with music and sound by simply tapping buttons on our web-app. MindHarp is immersive and has psychological and physical health benefits. Mark is an experienced composer, musician, producer and sound designer. Mark is responsible for all of the musical content and composition at MindHarp. Alongside his many creative musical endeavours he is a leading international voice and thought-leader in peace-building and social cohesion. Mark’s direct and hands-on experiences in the Middle East and latterly in Northern Ireland underpin the driving mission behind MindHarp where music becomes the galvanising force in bringing people together and dissolving difference and division.MindHarp enables everyone to actively engage and play with music and sound by simply tapping buttons on our web-app. MindHarp is immersive and has psychological and physical health benefits.

The Aaron Horn Podcast with.... Tim Wheater and Cherub

Often referred to as the masters of high frequency, Tim Wheater and Cherub are London's most highly respected healing musicians. Aaron has performed many times with Tim and Cherub and now joins his guests in this episode to talk about the roots of sound healing and why they have dedicated so much of their life to it. In depth conversation about transformational powers of energy, frequency and vibration and the what may lay ahead in sound therapy. A beautiful cosmic collaboration.

With.... Zoe Cormier. The use of psilocybin and sound therapies for depression and trauma healing

Renowned Science Writer Zoe Cormier [https://zoecormier.com/biography/] Explores the use of psilocybin and sound therapies for depression and trauma healing on Aaron Horn's podcast series. Zoe Cormier, known for her ability to demystify complex scientific concepts, will engage in a captivating conversation with Aaron, offering fresh insights and perspectives on the use of medicinal mushrooms and sound therapies in the field of mental health. Cormier's expertise in science communication will guide listeners through the nuances of these approaches, making them accessible and understandable to a wide audience. The podcast, which has gained a reputation for insightful discussions, has featured notable guests in the past, including Samantha Hall (Goldierocks), Sam Potter, and Eddy Temple Morris. With the addition of Zoe Cormier to this illustrious line-up, the podcast continues to attract influential and respected voices in their respective fields. The discussion will centre around the potential benefits of medicinal mushrooms in the treatment of depression and trauma. Cormier will draw from her extensive knowledge and research to explore the latest advancements in the field, highlighting promising drugs and highlighting potential problems with the use of substances such as ketamine. Additionally, the conversation will delve into the transformative power of music and sound-based therapies in promoting emotional well-being. Listeners can expect an enlightening exploration of these topics, as Zoe Cormier and Aaron Horn discuss the scientific foundations, clinical applications, and potential future developments in using drugs and sound therapies to address mental health challenges. Through their engaging dialogue, they will inspire curiosity, challenge preconceived notions, and ignite discussions. To co-inside with Zoe’s episode, Aaron will be releasing Opal Blue: Micro Dawn series. [https://frontl.ink/a2kdpap] A series of "low-fi intelligent ambient" musical tracks, sonic meditations, thoughtful animations and longform podcasts, all exploring functional music and where it could go. Rather than focus on his own music, Aaron says, he desires to showcase colleagues and collaborators he admires. "Everyone experiences trauma, and everyone should have the option to progress and lead a richer life. This project isn't about me - it's about giving everyone the ability to express their personal story of beauty and pain."

With.... A Theory Interview, creating ambient / functional music, NFT’s, physics and Soulcalibur

In this episode Aaron speaks with long term collaborator Alex Preager who has been working with Aaron for their current musical output A Theory Of which is available on all streaming platforms. Aaron Horn and Alex Preager have worked together since meeting in their school art department in 1999. After attending art college together they were drawn together by the symbiotic relationship between art and music. Their obsession with metaphysical theories of reality and the quantum universe inform their audio-visual based series “A Theory”, with this EP its first incarnation. “ I felt a desire to explore music beyond the traditional song form, away from lyrics, absorbing sound. Itseems to be a natural progression for me, to alleviate the stress of songwriting, to find a direct line into the sounds and frequencies that are a part of us all without the need for words.." The visual side includes this beautiful 3D animation produced by Alex. The video for lead single ‘Six Compact Dimensions’ alludes to the structure of a Carbon particle, which has 6 electrons in its outer ring. It explores Aaron and Alex’s shared perspective that new worlds and spaces can be created and rendered from tonal harmonics and vibrational forms into cyber-physical spaces, creating entirely new landscapes and universes with the aim of giving the viewer an experience similar to Synesthesia. Aaron and Alex are also currently constructing a series of NFT’s, with the 1st being Breathe. It uses physics based theory to code movement and colour as a visual representation of a mathematical formula. The accompanying ambience based audio is designed to be used as a breathing exercise to bring balance to the mind and lower cortisol levels in the viewer