I think it's great that you're interested in my music. My name is Christian, I'm the founder and owner of “Elements of DeepShift”, and I produce ambient and neuromusic like you've never experienced before.

Music to meditate, relax, dream and recharge your batteries.

I integrate so-called neuroeffects into some of my music. Sounds spooky, but is actually just a use of the technical possibilities available today. They allow you to experience a whole new level of perception and deeper relaxation. An immersive 3D listening experience with soundscapes that give you, the listener, the feeling of being right in the middle of the action. You will feel more relaxed than ever before or full of energy to take new action. Find out about the details on my website and immerse yourself in a fascinating world of sound and a binaural listening experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time.

A special form of neuromusic with immersive 3D listening experiences

The neuro- and audio effects integrated into my music are very complex and allow you to immerse yourself in this world of sound in a very special way and ensure deep relaxation for you. It is not possible to quickly explain the connections here due to the complexity. I have therefore described the individual topics and effects in various articles on my website. There is also a small lexicon of the neuro- and audio effects of my music, which you can download free of charge from my website. In addition, all meditation and neuromusic courses include detailed instructions with descriptions of the effects used.

However, I have also summarized the main neuro and audio effects for you here:

1. use of binaural 3D listening via headphones

In this day and age of smartphones and mobile media players, over 75% of people listen to their favorite music with headphones. What many people don't know. They give you unrestricted access to spatial 3D listening in a way that no stereo speakers in the world can.

Why is that?

We only have two ears - so we hear binaurally and therefore via two “channels”. Then two channels are enough, as with stereo - right? However, we don't hear with our ears, but with our brain. If you hear birds chirping in the forest, you probably don't even think about it. You can clearly tell whether a bird is chirping in front of you, up in the tree or down on the ground. 

Your brain hears 3D! Distance and direction, left or right, up or down - no problem.

To achieve this with loudspeakers, you would have to install 3D audio. (This is exactly what is realized today in the cinemas of this world via Dolby Atmos, Auro etc.). At home in the living room, this is too complicated and not even necessary when using headphones. With headphones and modern technology, this is possible without any additional effort.

Headphones are the heart and soul of binaural listening, the magical connection that takes you into the depths of the sound world. They are not just an option, but the key that opens the door to a completely new, fascinating reality.

With headphones, you don't just hear the music, you live it. You feel the subtle differences in the sounds that are meant only for each ear. The physical separation of sounds for each ear is the key that enables the brain to create the magical binaural beats. Your inner self is enveloped in a soundscape that transports the mind to another realm of perception.

By isolating you from ambient noise, the outside world disappears and you are immersed in a world where sound and consciousness merge. Headphones provide the pure and unadulterated sound quality that is essential for binaural listening. They are the key to experiencing the full range of sound effects.

2. creating binaural beats

Binaural listening is a fascinating journey into the world of sound and human perception. Imagine putting on your headphones and suddenly the subtle fusion of sounds transports you into an experience that envelops not just your ears, but your whole mind.

The genius of binaural beats lies in the art of sending two slightly different sounds into each ear to create an auditory illusion. Your brain, as a master of sound processing, takes these two different sounds and composes a third, invisible sound - a binaural beat. This beat pulsates at a frequency that is more of a sensation than an audible tone, a gentle vibration or a floating echo.

The magic of binaural beats is that these sounds have real potential to shift the brain into different mental states. They can help to calm the mind, relax deeply or increase concentration. Lower frequencies have a calming effect and promote a peaceful state, while higher frequencies increase mental alertness.

The idea that our consciousness and thoughts can be influenced by listening to sounds is absolutely fascinating. Binaural beats are like a journey where sound and consciousness unite to guide the mind into a state of harmony or heightened alertness. It is the art of building a bridge to a deeper understanding of your own mind through sound.

3. integration of isochronic beats

The neuroeffects of isochronic beats are similar to those of binaural beats, but their generation and application are different. Isochronic beats can be produced by uniform acoustic stimulation at a specific frequency, without the need for different tones for each ear. Instead, repeated, consistent tones or pulses of sound are used to create the desired beat.

The frequency of isochronous beats is also measured in Hertz (Hz), which indicates the number of pulses per second. An isochronous beat frequency of 10 Hz means that the beat has ten sound pulses per second.

As with binaural beats, it has been confirmed that isochronous beats stimulate the brain to synchronize into specific brain wave patterns. These brainwave patterns are associated with various mental states, such as relaxation, focus or creativity. You can read more about this here on the website in the article “Binaural and isochronic beats”.

The use of isochronic beats has similar effects to binaural beats, but offers a different approach to auditory stimulation. Some people prefer isochronic beats because they are easier to produce and use, while others prefer the more subtle differences of binaural beats produced by our brain itself. My suggestion - just use the music and neuroeffects that feel best for you and bring you closer to your goals.

4. HRTF and neuromusic: How spatial acoustics influence the brain

The world of neuromusic explores how music and sound influence the human brain and which neurophysiological processes take place. One fascinating aspect of this is the role of the Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF) in the creation of sound experiences, which not only affect us emotionally, but also intervene deeply in our neuronal mechanisms.

What is the HRTF?

The Head-Related Transfer Function describes how sound waves are altered by interaction with a person's head, ears and upper body before they reach the eardrum. Each person has a unique HRTF, just like a personal fingerprint, a personal HRTF exists because the shape and size of the head, ears and upper body are individually different. This individual acoustic formula enables me to determine the direction and distance of a sound source in the room.

How does the HRTF work?

When a sound comes from a certain direction, it does not hit the eardrum directly. Instead, it is reflected, diffracted and attenuated by the head, the pinnae and the torso. These interactions change the volume and frequency response of the sound before it reaches the ear. The brain uses these altered sound signals to calculate the position of the sound source in space.

Here are some of the factors that go into the HRTF:

• Interaural travel time difference (ITD): the difference in time it takes for a sound signal to reach both ears. Sound from the right side reaches the right ear earlier than the left and vice versa.
  
  
• Interaural level difference (ILD): The difference in volume between the two ears. Sound from the right side is perceived louder in the right ear than in the left ear.
  
  
• Spectral cues: The shape of the pinnae affects how different frequencies of a sound are reflected and directed into the ear canal. These spectral changes help to determine the vertical position (up or down) of a sound source.
  
  

The role of HRTF in neuromusic

The HRTF is a key concept in neuromusic, especially when it comes to utilizing the spatial dimension of sound. Music and sounds that are designed with HRTF in mind stimulate the brain more intensely by creating a realistic, three-dimensional acoustic environment that matches people's natural listening habits.

Spatial sound perception and the brain

The brain processes sound waves not only based on pitch and volume, but also on the spatial origin of the sound. This means that sound sources that appear to come from different directions activate different neuronal networks. This multisensory processing, enabled by HRTF-based sound manipulation, can evoke profound emotional and cognitive responses.

In neuromusic, HRTF-based sounds are used to stimulate specific regions of the brain.

For example:

• Emotional intensification: spatial placement of instruments or sounds can create a stronger emotional response. A sound that moves in space or appears to come from behind can evoke a deeper emotional response, as the brain reacts strongly to such unexpected spatial information.
  
  
• Cognitive enhancement: Certain spatially designed soundscapes could support cognitive functions such as attention or memory by training the brain to specific acoustic patterns that contain spatial information.
  
  
• Therapeutic applications: In music therapy, HRTF is used to create acoustic environments that are calming or stimulating, depending on the therapeutic goal. Creating sound movements or simulating natural environments is helpful in the treatment of anxiety disorders or in neurological rehabilitation after brain injuries.
  
  

Neuromusic and HRTF: incorporating a standard HRTF and your personal HRTF

The combination of HRTF with the principles of neuromusic opens up new ways of using music in the therapeutic and cognitive fields. I integrate the HRTF into my music on the basis of standard data. These are determined on the basis of the Neumann KU 100 microphone.

Upon special request, I can incorporate your personalized HRTF profile to create customized acoustic experiences that are tailored to individual neural responses. This not only improves the efficiency of music therapy and cognitive training programs, but also enables new forms of musical experience that are deeply connected to the functioning of the brain.

Incorporating immersive audio technology: Dolby Atmos^® and THX® Spatial Audio

The use of state-of-the-art audio technologies such as Dolby Atmos^® and THX® Spatial Audio is another core component of my neuro and audio effects. These technologies make it possible to precisely position or move sound sources in space to create an immersive 3D sound experience, allowing me to deliver an unprecedented spatial sound experience that surrounds the listener and immerses them in a deeper dimension of sound.

If you have any questions about the neuro and audio effects used, please feel free to send me an e-mail - I look forward to answering them in detail.

You may find the following YouTube video interesting:

Molly J. Henry, PhD

Keynote for a talk presented at the Entrainment Workshop 2023, held at RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion
University of Oslo, 17-18 August, 2023 - https://www.uio.no/ritmo/english/

Title: Understanding neural entrainment using noninvasive brain stimulation | Authoress: Molly J. Henry, PhD
Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, Toronto Metropolitan University and Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, Grüneburgweg 14, 60322 Frankfurt am Main