Phil Thornton - Shaman (1995)

In some ways this album follows on where 'Initiation' leaves off. The didgeridoo is not featured so predominantly but the spiritual link is clear. Tibetan thigh bones produce a haunting, unforgetable sound which complements the native american influenced playing.

The music was built up around drum rhythms and sounds played by 'bonfire' drummers, a local east Sussex tradition going back at least 400 years. The connection with the ancient ritual of 'Samhain' is kept alive with large groups of drummers (200+) parading through the streets to the huge bonfires.