JOURNEY TO IXTLAN - an improvisation

2,848 views · Published 1 December 2015 · 3:10 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: Ken Middleton · 2015 · Music

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A simple improvisation in three parts. Each track was recorded in one take as I was videoing. And yes, I do wear socks under my sandals. My house is cold.

I took the title from a book that I last read over 40 years ago. It concerns the teachings of a Yaqui shaman - a book about psychotropic plants, mystic teachings, out of body experiences and the like. I remember it well. The author is Carlos Castaneda.

“You say you need help. Help for what? You have everything needed for the extravagant journey that is your life.” - Journey to Ixtlan

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