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J., I try to reach that state often. Some of Robert Rich's and Steve Roach's discs work very well. Rich used to have 'Sleep Concerts" where he would try to bring whole audiences to that state. Another disc that I really like is "Hidden World" by John Serrie and Gary Stroutsos which is a particularly good blend of electronic and acoustic instruments brought together in a very deep atmospheric way. Sections of the first two Weather Report albums as well as parts of 'Sweetnighter" work. Some of the Miles stuff both electric and acoustic can also, as you mentioned, bring one to that state.I could go on and on here but email me if you want some more suggestions. Happy Trails...... ;^) Peace, Lee

John Coltrane's father was a primitive church minister in North Carolina;John was effected by religion at an impressionable age. Coltrane moved to Philadelphia to go to decent schools. After leaving the army,he made a detailed study (and practice) of music theory-particularly of chord structure.(Best example,Giant Steps). Later in life,he entertained his interest in Eastern Musics and Religions. His album "A Love Supreme",one of his last works before he died in a plane crash, has a recurring motif that could be considered mantra-like. The essay on the album cover speaks for itself. I'm not sure I understand the music but on one level,at least,the mantra level,perhaps it is not supposed to be intellectualized.