Steven Halpern pioneered the study and use of sound as a healing modality and has been producing sound-healing records since the 1970s. On his signature album, CHAKRA SUITE, Halpern utilizes pure electric piano tones, chimes, synthesizer overtones and, on one track, Tibetan singing bowls to create a pure sonic background for healing. Each of the first seven selections is built around a single keynote, which corresponds to a different chakra or energy center in the body. The gentle cascade of notes "tunes" the targeted chakra, inspiring a feeling of alignment and well-being. These seven short pieces made their first appearance on Halpern's 1975 debut, SPECTRUM SUITE, and are heard here in both their original form (just Fender Rhodes piano) and with synthesizer enhancements. The other tracks employ simple drones and overtones that aim for an all-over relaxation. Whether chakras play a role in your belief system or not, the music soothes and relaxes, and makes the perfect accompaniment to meditation, massage, yoga or even stress-free dining. CHAKRA SUITE is literally a tonic for the whole being.