A perfect journey
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By JShan62
Backed by swirling Steve Roach soundwork, Metcalf once again opens a gateway to the lower world with an array of beautiful shamanic percussion. The uninterrupted 73-minute journey builds over the course of the first three tracks, with the beat of a frame drum stealthily increasing in pace. By the fourth track, the aptly titled "The Call for Total Surrender," it's journeying time. Drums, rattles, nature sounds (LOVE that Raven!), and the Roachian vortex underyling it all make for an atmosphere of pure deliverance. The upward return is made easier through the beauty of the next three tracks, which also include superb ocarina work from Roach. For meditative listening or background empowerment, "The Shaman's Heart" is a superb piece of work, and an excellent addition to the Metcalf collection.
