'murmur' is a protocol for inner listening. Read and follow the instructions. The composition can be listened to as part of the exercise, or as a separate piece. Please use headphones. 

                                   murmur

                       a protocol for inner listening

Preparation 

• Set some time aside
• Set an alarm if you need to finish by a certain time
• Find a space where you are comfortable and will not be disturbed 
• Prepare a notebook or something else to record the experience on/with

Listening  

• Find a comfortable position
  • Standing
  • Sitting
  • Lying down 
• (optional) Close your eyes
• Listen inwardly 
• Try to relax and not force the listening experience
• Try to focus your hearing on the inner sounds, without shutting out the outside sounds 
• Let the listening experience happen 
• The inner listening experience might involve some/all/none of the following. Accept them as part of your inner listening
  • Emotions
  • Memories/
  • Associations

Recording 

• Record your listening experience in any way you see fit. Possibilities include:
  • Writing 
  • Speaking 
  • Making sound 
  • Drawing/visual aids
• Try to include the full experience (feelings emotions etc)