Harwich Festival Performance – Her & Her Sound Spa with Live Music

Following on from their Harwich Festival 2018 appearance with ‘Saxology’, Cydnei B and local musician Catherine Shrubshall have been invited back this year as ‘her&her’ – bringing another aspect of their musicality through their relaxing sound spas. There are six dates scheduled into the festival programme to coincide with the Summer Solstice, which will be duly celebrated. One visit to the Sound Spa will work wonders, and multiple attendances will deepen the benefits even more!

‘her&her’ invite you to get comfortable and close your eyes whilst being guided on an improvised musical journey, to explore and encourage healing. The effect of the vibrations will assist your body and mind to rebalance and re-harmonise. Deep listening, mindfulness and meditation are also encouraged…along with an open heart and the imagination to be taken on a musically resonant and replenishing adventure. Cydnei and Catherine improvise soundscapes that range from beautiful to haunting, soothing, healing, harmonious, loud, quiet, meditative, eerie, and otherworldly. The textures and melodic lines are created with voices, clarinets, Himalayan singing bowls, wha-wha, drums, bells, khochi chimes, conch shells, sansulas, saxophones, pitch pipes, xylophone – plus anything else they can blow, hit or lay their hands on! Showering you with sound, the nourishment and self-care will leave you feeling nurtured, refreshed and ready to face the world again.

What to expect from your Sound Spa:

• Arrive 15 minutes early to get settled in your space
•  The session will last for an hour
• Bring a (yoga) mat, blanket and cushion for comfort
• Lie or sit comfortably with eyes closed or open to aid the whole experience
• A variety of instruments from across the globe
• Leave totally relaxed and refreshed
• No experience necessary
• Suitable for people aged 16 and over
• There will be time to share your experiences and enjoy a cup of tea afterwards
• Please note that access is by stairs only at this venue