Metcalf

Not Without Risk (2001). The second solo effort by percussionist Byron Metcalf follows his collaboration with Steve Roach, "The Serpent's Lair". On this CD, he lets out all the stops, and dives straight into the heart of percussive, juicy music, with deep rhythms, a bottom that won't quit, and high-caliber production of his own design. This would be great for meditation, contemplation, and others trying to reach a higher state of consciousness…

Iconic tribal-trance drummer, composer and recording artist Byron Metcalf makes his Wayfarer Records premiere with a collaborative effort entitled "Rituals of Passion” co-led by award-winning virtuoso violinist Ari Urban. Passionate, evocative, and trance-inducing, Rituals of Passion is unlike anything you’ve ever heard and features guest performances by internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Dashmesh.
Created over four days, the foundation of Rituals of Passion was born from a unique blend of meditation and improvising to truly capture the spirit of the moment. Basic percussion grooves and keys were laid down as foundations by Byron so that Ari’s stunning capacity for channeling could be optimized to create amazingly mystical and intuitive moments with her violin and viola…

Tribal-ambient drummer Byron Metcalf and bansuri flute player/overtone singer Mark Seelig unveil their 7th collaboration, Kali Raga. For 20 years they’ve walked the path of empowerment as kindred spirits, creating sonic collaborations that merge modern methods with ancient traditions. These visionary artists blend shamanic, tribal and meditative drumming with classical Indian ragas, captivating melodies, and the hypnotizing presence of Frore (Paul Casper)’s analog and digital synthesizers. Together they realize music that is mystical, contemplative and dynamic, leading the listener towards doors that only deep imagination can open.
A dynamic flow of six mesmerizing tracks continues for an hour, invoking spirit with a serious invitation to those involved in inner exploration, visionary rituals, ceremonies and spiritual practices…

Wachuma's Wave is sacred music in the truest sense. It is a portal of travel, a soul retrieval, a ritual of deep time dreaming. Veteran trance percussionist Byron Metcalf teams up with German-based musician and shamanic practitioner Mark Seelig to bring forth a multi-textural blend of Bonsuri flutes, sacred chants and overtone singing, simmering percussion and other hybrid grooves, augmented by rich offerings of deep drift ambient synthesizer and didgeridoo from special guest, soundscape maestro Steve Roach.