Shamanic Journey Drumming: Spirit Passages

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Music Review: Profoundly rhythmic and energetic
Rating: 4 Stars

Well, let me tell you that these claims are grossly overblown. I have been listening to this cd with Patrick Flanagan's Neurophone on and nothing special happened: no wild shamanic journeys in the astral realm, not even the beginning of a shadow of an OBE! So don't expect too much from such music. Remember that originally drums were played during hour-long night sessions in which drugs and other devices were used in order to bring about a trance. Without this traditional, tribal background and support, I really doubt that drums can have any effect on ordinary Westerners.

Having said that, this is still a wonderful cd. The quick rythms are simple but immensely powerful. Energy will pour through your ears and you will feel refreshed after each session.

Besides, if you can listen to this kind of music and are not put off by its monotony, you will experience something strange: although this is not the kind of slow hypnotic New Age music many people use for relaxation, the hard beating drums will help you to relax very effectively and drive all thoughts from your mind.

Of course relaxation is supposed to be the first stage in any shamanic journey. So, who knows? maybe you and I will one day be able to fly to the enchanted realms of the gods with this cd...

Description of Shamanic Journey Drumming: Spirit Passages

This recording has been digitally recorded and mastered to produce the richest acoustic depth and full tonal range necessary to alter consciousness for the purpose of making shamanic journeys.

The type of insistent, rapid drumming found on this recording can provide support for shifting consciousness. When shamans journey to the spirit realm, they enter a trance-like state of consciousness. In this trance state, the brain generates theta waves which are characterized by a 4 cycle-per-minute pattern. Research into altered states have determined that the deepest states of shamanic consciousness may be accessed by listening to rhythmic drumming of 4-beats-per-second because these rhythms replicate the natural theta state.

Step-by-step instructions for making successful shamanic journeys, using this method, are explained in Evelyn C. Rysdyk?s book, Modern Shamanic Living. (It is strongly suggested that persons with no prior journey experience read this book first!) The sonic-supported journey technique, pioneered by anthropologist Dr. Michael Harner, provides an opportunity for ordinary people to access the realms of spirit in a very safe manner.

For best results, listen to this recording while wearing headphones. To make shorter journeys than the full CD length, skip to the call-back track when you feel ready to return.

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