Thread: Sound Induced Lucid Dream (SILD)

I created this technique by accident.

SILD is a technique in which you use music to keep your mind focused on staying awake and resisting itch-urges, but you feel everything you need to.

Step One - Get a soothing song. Put it on repeat.
*You can use a sleep mask if you wish*

Step Two - Be comfortable, don't make it so you want to wriggle around everywhere.

Step Three - Mouth the words to the song. Just barely. Don't stretch your mouth, just move it slightly with the words. This calms the body.

Step Four - Stop mouthing and wait. You might go into SP, required you did this all correctly. If not, continue mouthing the words.

Eventually, you'll drift away and see different surroundings. You might even hear the music, or none at all. Immediately do an RC, and more than likely, you're lucid. ^_^ Happy Lucids!

So this is basically WILD, but with sounds to help focus you? Good idea. I'll try it tonight.

This reminds of my trip to barcelona last year. I was in my hotelroom with a few friends. While they went somewhere I fell asleep, but while that happened I was listening to music. When my pals returned they were alarmed because they couldn't wake me up! They tried hitting me with a pillow (and later also a shoe) but I just kept sleeping. I finally woke up when they turned of my music.
Interesting, no?

I'll definately give that methoud a try, but how long should you continue mouthing the words for? Just until you feel completely relaxed?

Originally Posted by Timothy Paradox

This reminds of my trip to barcelona last year. I was in my hotelroom with a few friends. While they went somewhere I fell asleep, but while that happened I was listening to music. When my pals returned they were alarmed because they couldn't wake me up! They tried hitting me with a pillow (and later also a shoe) but I just kept sleeping. I finally woke up when they turned of my music.
Interesting, no?

Rofl ur lucky they didn't try throwing you down the balcony

I'll have to try this, I fall asleep with music on alot but I don't try to WILD very often. I'm sure this will work good because music always helps me relax and fall asleep, the heavier the music the better alot of times.

Originally Posted by Chris182t

I'll definately give that methoud a try, but how long should you continue mouthing the words for? Just until you feel completely relaxed?

Exactly.

Originally Posted by FooFightersKid

i dont know if this has been asked a lot yet but about how long does this usually take? should the music be turned down to a pretty quiet level? or what

Whichever works for you. I usually have it to where you can't hear much else. And it usually takes 5-10 minutes, depending on how well you can relax.

Success ratio?

As far as I've done it, it's been 7/10.

Slightly mouthing the words to a song is a new twist. I'll have to give this a try!

i dont know if this has been asked a lot yet but about how long does this usually take? should the music be turned down to a pretty quiet level? or what

I always have my music up loud enough to drown out my fan and other noises and I have no problem falling asleep to music or talkshows. I'd say experiment around and see what works for you. I've never gotten a lucid dream through this method so I don't know how long it would take. With music alot of times you'll be almost asleep and then realize it so maybe that would help.

This sounds like a good method. I have one question though, how long are you supposed to mouth the words before you stop and see if you are in sp?