Legendary percussionist Byron Metcalf's Inner Rhythm Meditations Vol II continues the immersive journey into hypnotic rhythms and haunting melodic textures which he began on the critically acclaimed, award-nominated 2016 album Inner Rhythm Meditations - Music for Expanded Awareness and Inspired Movement. Once again joined by noted sound sculptor Erik Wøllo & world-class flutist Peter Phippen, Metcalf explores a haunting landscape that gravitates between pulsing sensuality and drifting contemplation. Inner Rhythm Meditations Vol II is a deeper exploration of the dynamic interplay between the energetic and the subtle - sometimes vibrant, sometimes spacious. The seven tracks perfectly portray the exquisite dance that can occur between stillness and motion, each trait coalescing into the other at times, but also each venturing into their own unique sonic landscape. A profoundly meditative listening experience, this album presents an opportunity to journey inward while also providing a backdrop for movement through space. In this way, Inner Rhythm Meditations Vol II is the best of both worlds in the genre of music for reflection and contemplation.
credits
released October 19, 2018
Recorded and mixed by Byron Metcalf at The Lair, Prescott Valley, AZ
Erik recorded at Wintergarden Studio, Hvaler, Norway
Mastered by Cass Anawaty at Sunbreak Music, Scottsdale, AZ
Tracks 1, 2, 3 & 6 composed by Byron Metcalf and Erik Wøllo
Tracks 4, 5 & 7 composed by Byron Metcalf and Peter Phippen
Byron Metcalf: Frame drums, bass drums, talking drum, udu, various percussion
Erik Wøllo: Electric and acoustic guitars, guitar synthesizers, E-bow/sustained guitars, electric bass guitar, keyboards, electric violin, various sound effects and treatments
Peter Phippen: Edo period, Meiji era, and Taisho period shakuhachi flutes, vintage bansuri bamboo flute, early 19th century C Peublet boxwood flute, Coyote Oldman desert flute, Ellis wooden folk flute, Olwell bamboo flute
Dashmesh Khalsa: Handpan (track 3)
Michal Karcz: Image & image manipulation
Sam Rosenthal: Graphic design
Richard Blum: Artist photography
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Ethereal and earthy at the same time, moist and fresh, soothing and nervous, there is something animal, Wild and tranquil that is good for the heart and the mind. Beautiful work. Many Thanks from Bordeaux, France. cyril prudor
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