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New Release:
Power Animal Drumming: Calling
the Spirits by Michael Drake
Power animal drumming is a
shamanic way to evoke and internalize animal archetypes. An animal
archetype represents the spirit and attributes of the entire species
of that animal. Shamanism is the endeavor to cultivate ongoing
relationships with power animals to gain insight, healing methods,
and other vital information that can benefit the community. When an
animal spirit is invoked, there is often an accompanying rhythm that
comes through. Shamans frequently use these unique rhythms to summon
their helping spirits for the work at hand. The spirit calling
rhythms on this CD evolved over many years through me and fellow
shamanic circle drummers as gifts from our animal relations to all
who seek the oneness of everything. Evocative drum rhythms, rattles,
flutes, didgeridoos, animal calls, nature sounds, and synthesizers
connect you with the collective strength and wisdom of power animals.
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The Shamanic Drum: A Guide to
Sacred Drumming by Michael Drake
Reviews:
"This book is
a valuable, well-researched, and well-written treatment of all
aspects of shamanic drumming. The author weaves together both ancient
and modern lore, from oral shamanic chants to modern physics and
biology, along with personal experiences to illuminate the practice
of sacred drumming. Included are step-by-step exercises, analysis of
different beats and tempos, and chapters on cosmology, journeying,
power practice, and healing the earth. Recommended to anyone seeking
to connect deeply with the drum as a tool for personal,
interpersonal, or group spiritual and healing work."
--Nowick
Gray, Alternative
Culture Magazine
"The
Shamanic Drum expresses
things as they are and it's indeed true that the drum and the proper
ceremonies are the way in which we balance and harmonize the energies
of the Earth, its creatures, and our relationship with all realms."
--Dhyani
Ywahoo,
Cherokee teacher and author of Voices
of Our Ancestors: Cherokee Teachings From
the Wisdom Fire.
"A clear and
practical work."
--Julia
Cameron,
author of The Vein of Gold
and The Artist's Way.
"Wonderful, easy to read,
in-depth, step-by-step guide to journeying. Michael Drake has written
a sensible guide to taking a traditional shamanic journey with
measured drum beats to an alternate reality where, with practice, one
can meet one's spirit/animal guide. He describes with obvious deep
knowledge how to use and care for a drum that will act as both a
vehicle to journey and as a healing tool. I got the impression from
reading The Shamanic Drum: a Guide to Sacred Drumming that the
author genuinely loves his relationship with sacred drumming and
wants to share this timeless knowledge. His methods are completely
safe. He states what I've found to be true: one always has one foot
in this world as he/she journeys to another and can 'return' as soon
as one wishes."
--Yana
Murphy Amazon Reviews
"Hurray! The
book is great. I'm sharing it at my drumming workshops and have it on
my resource list."
--Brooke
Medicine Eagle,
Native ceremonial leader and author of Buffalo
Woman Comes Singing.
"In The Shamanic Drum,
Michael Drake takes the reader on a journey from humankind's
earliest of times to the most modern findings of science to explore
the connections and power of drumming and shamanism. At the same time
factual and intuitively revealing, Drake allows the reader to become
comfortable with concepts that may be foreign and even esoteric in an
easy, understandable manner. Drake has provided a textbook on
shamanic drumming that should be an enduring classic."
--Jim
PathFinder Ewing, author of Reiki
Shamanism.
"Apprenticeship
would be the ideal way to learn shamanic drumming, however most of
us will never be fortunate enough to have this experience. This book
is definitely the next best thing."
--Lisa
DiPlacido, review editor for Friend's
Review.
"Beautiful Imagery. I
thoroughly enjoyed the imagery presented in this book. The journeys
of the soul were mesmerizing. The guidance for drumming was most
useful. The songs presented were short, easy to remember, and inspiring."
--Monarch
Amazon Reviews
"I highly recommend this
book to anyone interested in the practice of Shamanic drumming. Lots
of information, easy to read. Thank you Mr. Drake."
--Cindy
(Drumheart) Green
"Drake
demonstrates the use of the drum to achieve a mental state beyond the
realm of normal experience. Drumming, in essence, becomes the window
to beyond and a mirror of within."
--Michael
Dawson, editor of Moving
Words.
Description:
Shamanic drumming is an ancient
approach that uses rhythm to promote healing and self-expression.
Trained as a ceremonial drummer in the Mongolian shamanic tradition,
Michael presents the first practical guide to applying this ancient
healing art to our modern lives. Through a series of simple exercises
and lessons, he teaches the basic shamanic methods of drumming. The
focus is on creating sacred space, journeying, power practice, power
animals, drum therapy, drum circles and the therapeutic effects of
drumming. Whether you are an accomplished percussionist or a total
beginner, this user-friendly book will help you harness the power of drumming.
Recent studies demonstrate that drumming is a valuable treatment for stress, chronic pain, cancer, stroke, trauma, addictions, mental illness, emotional disorders and a wide range of physical disabilities. The benefits include relaxation, healing, more energy, greater mental clarity, enhanced creativity and deeper self-awareness. Feelings of peacefulness, timelessness, and spiritual well-being are common along with a oneness of feeling and purpose with the totality of a dynamic, interrelated universe. This experience of mystical union with the cosmos is said, by many of the world's spiritual traditions, to be the final realization. Consciousness rediscovers its true nature and recognizes itself in all things. Shamanic drumming is a simple and effective way to induce this profound state of consciousness.
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I
Ching: The Tao of Drumming by Michael Drake
Reviews:
"A
fascinating multicultural synergism of thought regarding the rhythmic
pulses of the universe and their relationship to divination and drumming."
--Jonathan
Goldman,
author of Healing Sounds.
"Michael has
done all of us a huge kindness by compiling this exhaustive work into
one volume in clear concise language."
--Dru Kristel, author of Breath
Was the First Drummer.
"Ever since I
first saw the book I
Ching, The Tao of Drumming
by Michael Drake, I have been fascinated by it. It's one more way to
experience the connection of all things. Drake instructs the drummer
to create rhythmic patterns. These can be assembled to drum the four
elements, the four directions, and the I Ching hexagrams. "It is
a synthesis, a blending of rhythmic knowledge from Taoism, shamanism,
and the philosophical wisdom of the I Ching." The inspiration
that comes from these philosophies can now be felt through the
vibration of drumming."
--Arlene
Arnold, The New Times
"I like what
Michael is doing and saying in
I Ching: The Tao of Drumming.
The drum is the presence of ha-moo-low-nay, which is how the
Infinite is seeing the unfolding of the deeper levels of the vast self."
--Joseph
Beautiful Painted Arrow Rael,
Ute-Tewa artist and author of Being
and Vibration.
A true "way" of
Drumming. Michael Drake truly captures "the way" of the
drum and also I believe our emotional and spiritual connection to it.
From the ancient ceremonial drums of early man until modern times,
this "way" of the drum has not changed within us - and
Michael Drake captures this in all of his books. This book actually
has rhythmic exercises and pattern the reader can learn and use as a
guide to finding their own "way". As a lifelong drummer,
and student of related speed bag rhythms, I found it very interesting
and enlightening.
--Alan
Kahn Amazon Reviews
"Amazing work, given the
role of music in the lives of many."
--Anthony Judge, author of Periodic
Pattern of Human Life
"It's a
fascinating idea, especially for I Ching aficionados, and another
good excuse to put your hands on those healing skins."
--NAPRA ReView
Description:
In this user-friendly interpretation of the I Ching, Michael Drake presents drumming as a revolutionary way to approach the ancient Chinese oracle. A synthesis of shamanic drum ways and Taoist philosophy, I Ching: The Tao of Drumming provides for the first time the rhythmic structure of the 64 hexagrams or potential human situations. Drum patterns derived from the hexagram images render the essence of each archetype of experience into sound, giving it physical, mental, and spiritual impulse. Through the natural law of resonance, the drummer then embodies the qualities and attributes necessary to effect change or harmonize with change in any given situation. With clear and practical explanations of each of the 64 hexagrams along with useful exercises and illustrations, the author demonstrates how drumming these simple rhythm archetypes brings the essential self into accord with the pattern or way of cyclical change, and that way is known as Tao.
More than an oracle, the I Ching is a symbolic blueprint or map of reality. It is an extraordinary symbol system that represents the fundamental aspects of our physical, mental, and spiritual experience. The pattern images convey paradoxical truths regarding the nature of reality in an intuitive, non-linear manner. They provide a means of exploring and developing the inner self. Each linear image depicts a particular drum pattern, which renders the essence of each archetype into sound. The drum pattern projects onto the body a supportive resonance or sound pattern to which the body can attune. By drumming the rhythm archetypes, one can attain a level of intuitive understanding beyond linguistic interpretations. To learn more, read Drumming the I Ching by Hilary Barrett.
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Shamanic Journey Drumming by
Michael Drake
Reviews:
"This is the perfect album
for journeying. The beats are simple and deep as is needed to
successfully journey. Just as necessary are the call backs. Thank you
Michael Drake. Just what I needed."
--iTunes
Reviews
"This is a very well done,
easy to use sound guide to a shamanic journey. It consists of nothing
but drumming or drumming with a rattle and a call back for each session."
--M.
Garrison Amazon Reviews
"Nice album. The sound
quality is deep and resonant, with a mixture of solo drumming and
solo drumming with a rattle accompanying."
--iTunes
Reviews
"I highly recommend this
album to anyone interested in shamanic journeying. The driving beat,
rich acoustics and overtone harmonics readily induce the altered
states necessary for making shamanic journeys. The companion book The
Shamanic Drum is also recommended reading." 5
Stars.
--iTunes
Reviews
"Wow, I purchased this album
and since then I have explored journeying. This album was great
through my Qc3 headphones, but when I played it through my JBL 6"
studio monitors in my home studio, WOW!!! THE TONE!! After 7 min I
had to stop it. The fullness and vibrations were overwhelming. Well
done Michael Drake!!!" 5 Stars.
--iTunes
Reviews
Description:
This CD has been digitally
recorded to support the listener in making shamanic journeys. The
spirit journey is a time-honored shamanic method of inner
consultation. It is a way of communicating with your inner self and
retrieving information. Your inner self is in constant communication
with all aspects of your environment, seen and unseen. You need only
journey within to find answers to your questions.
The harmonic overtones and undertones on this recording were produced by a 22-inch single-headed, elk hide, cedar frame drum pulsed at four-beats-per-second. This tempo induces a theta wave cycle in the brain. Theta rhythms are associated with the deepest states of shamanic consciousness. Researchers have found that if a tempo of four-beats-per-second is sustained for at least 15 minutes, most people can journey successfully even on their first attempt. To support your journey you can choose from three different tracks:
1. 15 minute solo drumming with callback
2. 15 minute solo drumming with
rattle and callback
3. 30 minute solo drumming with callback
Begin your journey by sitting in a dimly lit space. Reflect for a moment on the purpose of your journey, then begin listening to the CD. Focus your attention on the beat of the drum, then close your eyes and allow yourself to be carried away by the rhythm. Once you enter a trance state, you may experience a change in body temperature, feel energy flowing through your body, or find yourself twitching or rocking. It is not uncommon to hear sounds or voices. You may see colorful patterns, symbolic images, or dreamlike visions.
When you hear the four strong beats of the callback, begin your return journey. Try to retrace the same route back; otherwise you might have trouble remembering the details of your journey. In some cases, your journey experiences will be clear and easy to understand. At other times, your journey may be dreamlike and full of symbolism. Interpret such journeys as you would any dream. Look for possible associations related to each symbol or image. The key is to observe whatever happens without trying to analyze the experience. Like developing any skill, journeying takes practice. Nothing may happen on your first journeys. You may only experience darkness. When this happens, simply try again at a different time. Step-by-step instructions for making shamanic journeys are explained in Michael's book, The Shamanic Drum. To learn more read Shamanic Journeying.
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Binaural Beats for the
Shamanic Journey by Michael Drake
Reviews:
"I like this CD it's to the
point, not a lot of other crap - just Theta. I am still new to using
it, but I can say it's very relaxing. I use it when I walk and it
doesn't block my regular hearing. Make sure you use headphones for
maximum benefit. All in all, very good."
--Amazon Customer Reviews
"Good beats, with two major
variations. It's good for relaxation and meditation. I recommend it."
--iTunes Customer Reviews
"Good choice of soothing
tones: Theta OM and Theta Kung. Using this binaural beat album,
everyone can easily achieve a very deep, relaxed state of
consciousness. Recommended to anyone seeking to reduce stress, expand
their consciousness and experience the Shamanic Flight of the Soul."
--iTunes Customer Reviews
"Theta binaural beats for
people who like things direct and straightforward and don't want all
the cheesy extras, e.g., waterfalls, chirping birds, relaxing voices,
soothing synths, etc."
--Listmania!
Reviews
Description:
Until recently, only those who
practiced ancient meditative disciplines could enter transcendent
states of awareness. Now there is an easier pathway called binaural
technology. Researcher H.W. Dove discovered that when two pure tones
close in frequency are presented, one to each ear, the brain detects
the difference between them as a third frequency. The two hemispheres
of the brain entrain to this binaural beat rather than the audible
tones. For example, a 90 Hz tone and 95 Hz tone will induce a 5 Hz
theta brainwave cycle.
Theta activity reflects the dreamlike state between wakefulness and sleep. Theta rhythms are associated with meditation and shamanic states of consciousness. Theta increases creativity, enhances learning, reduces stress, and awakens intuition. Binaural beats can induce profoundly deep altered states within minutes. All you need is a pair of stereo headphones and a comfortable chair. The recording does the rest.
The audible tone, or carrier frequency, also influences consciousness. The carrier tone must be a pure sine wave. If this tone is complex, like a drum or synthesized sound, the target binaural beat frequency will be corrupted. You should hear a continuous tone when listening to left and right channel separately, and a pulsating sound when listening with headphones. Carrier tones for the journeys on this CD are 136.10 Hz (C#) and 172.06 Hz (F). According to Swiss scientist Hans Cousto, 136.10 Hz corresponds to OM, the primal sound from which the universe constantly emanates. This tone relieves stress, opens blocked energy pathways, and restores inner peace. 172.06 Hz corresponds to Kung, the fundamental tone in ancient China for attuning to Tao, the force that guides everything in the universe. This tone supports cheerfulness, clarity of spirit, and cosmic unity on the highest levels.
Each journey on this CD ends with a callback and has a binaural beat of 4.5 Hz, the theta rhythm associated with the deepest states of shamanic consciousness. 30 minute journeys are split into two tracks for your convenience. You can select the first track for a 30 minute journey or the second track for a 15 minute journey. To learn more read Binaural Beats for the Shamanic Journey. Headphones required.
1. 30 minute Theta OM
2. 15 minute Theta OM
3. 30 minute Theta Kung
4. 15 minute Theta Kung
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The
Shamanic Drum Instructional Recording by Michael Drake.
Review:
"A very fine
piece of work. What Drake has put together is unique and fills an
important need for all those folks discovering the magic of drumming."
--Dennis
Carpenter, editor of Circle
Magazine.
Description:
On this companion recording to the book, Michael Drake instructs the
listener in playing ten ceremonial drum rhythms, including those for
invoking the seven directions. A 30-minute ceremonial drumming is
also performed, which listeners may use for training and journeywork.
The recording can be used independently or as an integral companion
to the book.
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Sacred
Songs & Chants
by Michael Drake
Description:
A collection of 14
multicultural and original songs and chants sung by Michael Drake.
Singing and drumming are extremely powerful tools for restoring the
vibrational integrity of body, mind, and spirit. When coupled
together, they move us to a level of awareness beyond form, a place
where we discover our own divinity. Each song and chant on this
recording has a specific purpose for invoking or paying homage to
spirit beings and deities. Each one creates a vibratory resonance
that allows these forces to be called forth.
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I Ching: The
Tao of Drumming Instructional Recording by
Michael Drake.
Description:
On this companion recording to the book, Michael Drake instructs the
listener in playing the rhythmic patterns described in the text. He
provides explanations and examples of the Binary, Elemental, and
Trigram rhythms, as well as a 30 minute example of the Timewave of
Change. More than an oracle, the I Ching is a symbolic blueprint or
map of reality. It is an extraordinary symbol system that represents
the fundamental aspects of our physical, mental, and spiritual
experience. The pattern images convey paradoxical truths regarding
the nature of reality in an intuitive, non-linear manner. They
provide a means of exploring and developing the inner self. The
linear images of the I Ching are semiotic. They are resonant
structures that convey ideas, words, and energy. Each linear image
depicts a particular drum pattern, which renders the essence of each
archetype into sound, giving it physical, mental, and spiritual
impulse. The drum pattern projects onto the body a supportive
resonance or sound pattern to which the body can attune. By drumming
the rhythm archetypes, one can attain a level of intuitive
understanding beyond linguistic interpretations. To learn more, read Drumming
the I Ching by Hilary Barrett.
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Thunder Beings Journey Drumming
by Michael Drake
Description:
This unique shamanic drumming CD
presents four rhythm archetypes from the I Ching for practical
journey work. The four drumming tracks contain the archetypal rhythms
of the Thunder Beings: thunder, lightning, wind, and rain. Each track
has 15 minutes of uninterrupted solo drumming with callback,
providing a means of exploring and developing the inner self. We can
journey within to access information and energies that can help
awaken us and restore us to wholeness. Entraining to these primordial
rhythms, we experience them directly and discover our rhythmic
interconnections. Through the integration of these rhythmic patterns,
we reconnect to our core, enhancing our sense of empowerment and
creative expression. Recorded with a 22-inch single-headed, elk hide,
cedar frame drum pulsed at three to four beats per second. Researchers have found that if a tempo of 3 to 4 beats per second is sustained for at least 15 minutes, most people can journey successfully even on their first attempt.
In virtually all traditions across the globe it is the Thunder Beings who govern nature and all life. They sustain balanced life, and destroy imbalance, the cause of suffering. They travel in the clouds and lightning and speak through the thunder. We can relate to them in storms and nature, but primarily we must seek them within. The drum can help us immeasurably in this quest. The drum personifies the creative spirit and energy of the Thunder Beings. The drum, like the Thunder Beings, is a catalyst that unites masculine and feminine energies, generating life force or chi. It quickens us with the energy needed to revitalize ourselves and grow. The drum is a safe and powerful vehicle for traversing the inner world, which is a microcosm of the outer world. To learn more, read An Introduction to the Thunderbeings.
Track 1 - Thunder 16:09.
Track 2 - Lightning 16:35.
Track 3 - Wind 16:14.
Track 4 - Rain 16:19.
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