Deep Peace: Frank Perry's Masterful Meditation Music with Himalayan Singing Bowls

Frank Perry is a highly regarded figure in the world of sound healing and meditation, with over 30 years of experience as a Himalayan singing bowl player and sound healer. His album, "Deep Peace," is a testament to his mastery of the ancient art of sound using Himalayan singing bowls. Perry's passion for sound healing began in the 1960s when he was a jazz drummer exploring alternative forms of music after a spiritual awakening. Perry's search for a musical equivalent to his inner experiences of heightened consciousness led him to the ancient singing bowls of Tibet.
Himalayan singing bowls are frequently claimed to be made using seven different metals, including gold and silver, according to secret metallurgic recipes. They have been claimed to be used for centuries in various spiritual practices, including healing and inducing altered states of consciousness. Perry's expertise in playing and understanding the bowls has led him to classify over 40 different types, and he has written a book on their secrets and spiritual power. In addition to the singing bowls, Perry also plays a variety of meditation gongs, temple bells, and other percussion instruments, including ones he has invented himself.
Beyond his music, Perry is a multifaceted artist and healer with expertise in spiritual astrology, past-life therapy, and metaphysics. He has given over 350 solo concerts of his own music and appeared on over 100 album releases, making him a pioneering figure in the world of New Age music. Perry's legacy is one of dedication to the healing power of sound and his ability to create an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity through his music.
Perry's 1981 album, "Deep Peace," has become a classic in the world of meditative percussion music. Perry showcases his mastery of a vast array of instruments, including ancient Zen Buddhist Densho bells, Burmese meditation gongs, Chinese Buddha gongs, and Tibetan, Indian, Swiss, Japanese, and Chinese bells, as well as Paiste orchestral tuned gongs and symphonic gongs, Paiste sound-plates and sound-discs, Burmese chime bowls, and Chinese gongs, among others.
Despite the diversity of instruments, Perry weaves them together seamlessly to create a cohesive whole, taking listeners on a journey through a soundscape that evokes a profound sense of relaxation and inner peace. The album's title is taken from an old Gaelic prayer that expresses the desire for deep peace in all aspects of life. The cover features a mandala by Perry representing the planet Jupiter, while the accompanying booklet includes Perry's thoughts on the principles of the sun and moon and their inseparability, as well as a dedication to the "One Great INITIATOR" who enabled the creation of the music.
More than forty years later, "Deep Peace" continues to inspire and enchant listeners. Perry's dedication to the art of sound healing and his mastery of the Himalayan singing bowls and other instruments make "Deep Peace" a timeless work of art and a testament to the power of music to heal, soothe, and uplift the human spirit.
Frank Perry's music is a testament to his mastery of percussion instruments and his deep understanding of their potential in creating meditative music. Perry's expertise in blending the fundamental tones, harmonics, and sub-tones of each gong and bell he uses creates a unique mood in his music that touches the soul and uplifts the spirit. Despite the initial restrictions of using percussion instruments in meditative music, Perry has dedicated half his life to perfecting the art and has paved the way for a new generation of meditative musicians. Perry's commitment to his craft is reflected in his music, which is a powerful tool for healing and transformation. His music is designed to attune listeners to the deep peace at the center of all life, providing a means and a bridge towards a more profound spiritual experience. His sincerity and philosophical dedication are evident in his work, making him a true master of his art form.
Label: Quartz Publications – !QUARTZ 007
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album / Country: UK / Released: 1981
Style: Free Improvisation, Experimental, Minimal
Recorded Sept. 1-3 and Oct. 4-6, 1980 at Ridge Farm Studios, Surrey, England
Artwork [Cover Design] – David Toop
Front Cover Manadala Painting – Frank Perry
Liner Notes – Robert Fripp
Composed By, Liner Notes, Producer – Frank Perry
Photography By [Back Cover] – Jak Kilby
Engineer – Tony Andrews, Tony Spath

Himalayan Sound Revelations, written by Frank Perry, is a comprehensive guide to Himalayan singing bowls, considered by many to be the most detailed and informative of its kind. Perry is one of the earliest practitioners of Himalayan Bowls, dating back to the 1970s. His experimental approach to music is reflected in his bestselling albums, Deep Peace and Celestial Harmonies. The book is an apt companion to these seminal albums. The book not only covers techniques for playing the bowls but also provides a clear and detailed analysis of their overtones, harmonics, and the symbolism associated with them. Perry's writing reflects his personal contact with living Himalayan Masters and his immersion in esoteric traditions and mysticism. Additionally, he is an expert in other art forms, such as the paintings of Nicholas Roerich. Although he is widely recognized as a musician and has recorded with Brian Eno, Perry is a true ascetic in private, prioritizing the sound experience above all else. He has been mentioned in books on percussion and improvisation, including those by Derek Bailey and Bettine and Taylor. Perry is also an international performer familiar with modern media, including radio and television. This is his first book, and it showcases his vast knowledge and expertise on Himalayan singing bowls.

In conclusion, Frank Perry's legacy as a sound healer and musician is marked by his dedication to the healing power of sound and his ability to create an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity through his music. Perry's expertise in playing and understanding the Himalayan singing bowls has led him to classify over 40 different types, and his book, Himalayan Sound Revelations, is a comprehensive guide to these ancient instruments. His music, particularly his classic album "Deep Peace," continues to inspire and enchant listeners, evoking a profound sense of relaxation and inner peace. Perry's sincerity and philosophical dedication are evident in his work, making him a true master of his art form. Through his music and writings, Perry has paved the way for a new generation of meditative musicians and expanded the understanding and appreciation of the healing power of sound.