Robbie Robertson – From the Underworld of Redboy

WOW is all I can say!

My buddy Mark and I used to compose music together and we had duplicate mini studios in our homes. We composed and recorded a number of songs. That was several years ago, and probably several crashed hard drives since we composed together. While we were planting the seeds of re-unification he asked me what was going on in my head musically.

Well my band Wanker Deluxe is folded. I play worship music and lead worship at gatherings, but I also have unexpressed musical vibrations pounding in my head. I told him that I began to hear native chants and drum beats in my mind. These started happening after my first visit to the Old Growth about a year ago. This drum beat and prayer chant has been building in my head, waiting for expression. I felt I wasn’t prepared yet to allow these new songs of praise to be released from my head. But as I started to tell my buddy about it and as I started to explain what I was feeling he got excited and came back with this CD by Robbie Robertson – From the Underworld of Redboy.

Suddenly the music I had been hearing in my head made perfect sense. This is an inspired album. In fact, I cried when I heard it. Not just little tears but great big ones! I’m such a space head. What is it about passion that evokes such emotion? Funny thing is, I don’t feel stupid or ashamed. I am wired to understand music differently. I feel music rather than just hear it. Music is more than just notes, just as paintings are more than just paint.

So I feel an incredible musical expression about to unfold. I cant deny the drums and chants. They are there for a reason.

Is there someone out there who could guide me or lead me in a sweetgrass ceremony. I sense that I need to do this soon. It is time. Please respond here with a comment, or drop me an email at patienceandselfcontrol@hotmail.com. I would be grateful.

Peace and Blessings