Helpers, Guides & Allies . . .

by Byron Metcalf

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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Heart of the Deep Time, Adventures in Synaptic Exploration, Rhythms of Remembering, Vision Journey, The Winds of Spirit, JOURNEYS TO THE INFINITE - Rhythms of the Shaman's Heart, The Precipice of Choice, Support For The Journey, and 16 more. , and , .

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1.	Facing The Answers 08:49
2.	Seeking Guidance I 02:00
3.	Danger . . . Opportunity 08:38
4.	Seeking Guidance II 01:47
5.	A Question Of Courage 08:37
6.	In The Center Of The Circle 05:30
7.	Seeking Guidance III 02:18
8.	Helpers, Guides & Allies 07:36
9.	O-Daiko’s Dream 10:09
10.	Shadow’s Allure 06:53
11.	Cave Of The Heart 06:35	info

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Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Byron Metcalf's 1st Solo Album!

Originally released in 1998, Byron's critically acclaimed 1st solo album is considered a classic in the breathwork, shamanic and trance dance communities. In 2004, Helpers, Guides & Allies was re-mastered and sonically enhanced using the state of the art 24 bit technology available at that time. The re-mastered version features a wider stereo field and enhanced sonic detail throughout the entire audio spectrum. Of course, the raw power of the original 1998 release remains completely intact. The album is still selling well and is almost out of stock in its 4th pressing. When the current inventory is sold out, only the digital album will be available. NOTE: Some of the tracks for this digital album were edited (fade-ins and fade-outs) to ensure smooth transition during uninterrupted playback.

For over 40,000 years shamanic societies throughout the world have used various musical strategies to achieve altered states of consciousness. These states, which are believed to be essential components to most of their sacred rituals and ceremonies, offer infinite varieties of inner landscapes which the shaman must navigate in order to retrieve insight and wisdom, and bring healing to the community. Drums and percussion, played in a continuous, driving manner are the basic instruments used for these purposes. With this in mind, Helpers, Guides & Allies...was inspired by Byron's passionate interest and involvement in the healing potential of non-ordinary (altered states) of consciousness.

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released February 28, 1998

Byron Metcalf – Drums and percussion
Jack Coddington – Didgeridoo, icaros, shamanic percussion
Ron Oates – Keyboards, synthesizer
Recorded by Byron Metcalf
Mixed and Mastered by George Nardo at Luna Studios, Prescott, AZ
Re-mastered by Byron Metcalf at “The Lair”, Prescott, AZ

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Byron Metcalf Prescott Valley, Arizona

Byron Metcalf is an award-winning professional musician and recording artist and shamanic practitioner. Byron’s highly successful music business career spans 5 decades and covers a wide variety of musical styles and genres. Byron produces music for deep inner exploration, breathwork, shamanic journeywork, body-oriented therapies, various meditation practices and the healing arts. ... more

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