Articles
Family members' views on the benefits
of harp music vigils for terminally ill
or dying loved ones.
By Ganzini, Rakoski, Cohn and Mularski. Journal of Palliative and Supportive Care. October 2013.
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For the Dying, Music can be Magic
How music can transform the dying experience for patients and their caregivers. By jennifer L. Hollis and The John A. Hartford Foundation.
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Music in the time of dying
"Harp strings resonate with heartbeats. The notes of S
Posted January 14, 2007.
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Concert shows art of music
to soothe the dying
The music-thanatologists of S
transition to death.
By Inara Verzemnieks, The Oregonian. Posted November 30, 2006.
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Podcast: Life in the Liminal
Exploring death, music, and spirituality through story and song.
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Night Song and Sanctuary Video
Two 45-minute videos of calming harp, voice and natural scenery to bring comfort in times of distress.
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Podcast: The Broken Brain
Music Thanatology & End of Life Care with Tony Pederson
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Video: Agile Vocalist part 1
An Obscure Art to Comfort the Dying: Music-Thanatology with Jennifer Hollis Part 1
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Video: Agile Vocalist part 2
Virtual Music for People Who Are Dying with Jennifer Hollis Part 2
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FILM: From Music Into Silence - Trailer
He helps people to die in peace: From Music Into Silence. A Documentary by Farshid Akhlaghi
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