# Silent Meditation Records This Vinyl Record Provides Silence for Quiet Contemplation By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-meditation References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/silentmeditation/silent-meditation-on-vinyl?ref=section-homepage-featured-project-list-discovery) 'Silent Meditation' is currently raising funds on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinylsonic) as a 12" vinyl record that shares 20 minutes of total silence on each side. With this vinyl record, people will be able to powerfully set the intention to meditate and enjoy a contemplative space to do so, uninterrupted by narration, sound or chimes at the end of a session. In addition to providing 20 minutes of meditation on each side at 33 1/3 RPM, Silent Meditation also provides a hidden 15-minute meditation at 45 RPM. Eric Antonow was inspired to create Silent Meditation when his son received a record player for Christmas. After finding and being unsatisfied with an instructional meditation record from the 70s, Antonow set out to create a product to provide better support for a [meditative practice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-kit). Project supporters can look forward to seeing Silent Meditation pressed on "140 grams of super cool [translucent vinyl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vinyl Records for Meditation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating vinyl records specifically designed for meditation, providing a unique and immersive experience for meditators. - **Silent Contemplation Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing products or spaces that offer silence and a contemplative atmosphere for individuals to disconnect from noise and find inner peace. - **Incorporating Hidden Features:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embedding hidden features in products to surprise and delight customers, adding an element of discovery and enhance the overall experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wellness and Meditation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the wellness industry by introducing new ways to enhance the meditation experience through innovative products and services. - **Music and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating niche markets within the music industry by catering to specific needs, such as providing vinyl records tailored for meditation purposes. - **Product Design and Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining the concept of product design by incorporating hidden features or unexpected elements that surprise consumers and generate excitement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flora-Friendly Meditation Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-green-album-by-califia-farms.md) - [Vinyl-Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinylsonic.md) - [Meditative Screen-Free Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-tonie.md) - [Calming Meditation Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightvision.md) - [Sound-Proof Meditation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headspace-pod.md) - [Immersive Meditation Support Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-couch.md) - [Bowl-Shaped Meditation Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miifm.md) - [Anti-Distraction Meditation Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-timer.md) - [Distraction-Free Meditation Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-clock.md)