Music.... the journey
Kenneth Shapley first met the Didgeridoo 25 years ago when Gary Thomas was travelling the world bringing the teachings of the Didgeridoo to the west at the behest of his tribe. The Didgeridoo is a sacred instrument of the Aboriginl peoples of Australia and is used to help keep the creation song within the land,people,places and dreamtime healthy and strong.
It was an instant love affair and Ken quickly picked up the instrument and fashioned himself one from a 10 year old piece of cherrywood which he split, hollowed out and put back together with the help of a friend, before carving with his favorite animals. This worked fine to learn with. A few years later, having made 20 or so more from a variety of woods and 100's from bamboo he bought his first Australian Didge made from Ironwood...a different beastie altogether.
Seven years later he met an aboriginal elder named Ghunnarha who further initiated him into the sacred mysteries of sound and the Didgeridoo. " See when you play this here in England, well it resonates back home in Australia, think about that and let it play you."
The saying have didge will travel then came into its own. Ken worked with Dr Horrace Dobbs of International Dolphin Watch playing Didgeridoo Dolphin Dreamtime meditations for Horace's enchanted audiences in Germany, Crete, Bahamas and Scotland. A curious encounter occured before and during this trip, one where the worlds of dream and "reality" came together through the totem nature of dolphins and turtles, you can download it below.
Over the next 15 years or so the didgeridoo, sound,overtone singing, sound healing and recording meditation cd's have played a large part of Kens life. The cd's on offer below are all great for taking time out to dream. They are £11.99 each . Just add to cart to pay via PayPal
It was an instant love affair and Ken quickly picked up the instrument and fashioned himself one from a 10 year old piece of cherrywood which he split, hollowed out and put back together with the help of a friend, before carving with his favorite animals. This worked fine to learn with. A few years later, having made 20 or so more from a variety of woods and 100's from bamboo he bought his first Australian Didge made from Ironwood...a different beastie altogether.
Seven years later he met an aboriginal elder named Ghunnarha who further initiated him into the sacred mysteries of sound and the Didgeridoo. " See when you play this here in England, well it resonates back home in Australia, think about that and let it play you."
The saying have didge will travel then came into its own. Ken worked with Dr Horrace Dobbs of International Dolphin Watch playing Didgeridoo Dolphin Dreamtime meditations for Horace's enchanted audiences in Germany, Crete, Bahamas and Scotland. A curious encounter occured before and during this trip, one where the worlds of dream and "reality" came together through the totem nature of dolphins and turtles, you can download it below.
Over the next 15 years or so the didgeridoo, sound,overtone singing, sound healing and recording meditation cd's have played a large part of Kens life. The cd's on offer below are all great for taking time out to dream. They are £11.99 each . Just add to cart to pay via PayPal
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Didgeridoo Dolphin Dreamtime
Inspired by swimming with wild Dolphins in the Bahamas for 10 beautiful days, Didgeridoo Dolphin Dreamtime is two 25 minute meditational didgeridoo pieces, one with guitar, accompanying the sounds of the ocean and dolphins. Traditionally the didgeridoo can be played to call to animal spirits and this is just what is happening here. Let its ancestral voice guide you into the realms of Dolphin Dreamtime. This Kenneth Shapley CD is ideal for a quick power nap/self healing and works very well as a lullaby for babies.
Listen to a sample below.
Listen to a sample below.
£
11.99
Whale Dreaming
Whale dreaming by Kenneth Shapley and Preben Olsen is a wonderfull 40 minute melody which will ferry you in your dreams deep into the magical world of the Whales. Long slow hypnotic didgeridoo, ocean waves, flute, gongs and Whale songs can take you into that place within where you really feel that which you have come here to communicate to the world. By dipping into this side of yourself regularly a keener sense of your inner surety, personal power and communicative presense in the world will arise.
Listen to a clip below.
Listen to a clip below.
£
11.99
What The Turtle Heard
An amazingly tranquil 46 minute Didgeridoo solo that will take you into a deep lucid dream with the ancient wisdom of the Turtles. Recorded after encounters in physical reality as well as dreamtime with these ancient powerful animals. The harmonic magic of the Didgeridoo is captured without any electronic augmentation. Kenneth Shapley plays on a five foot long Didgeridoo in the key of C sharp. Whilst playing I am focussing on gentle waves coming in and calling out to the spirit of Turtle to guide you into the depths of your inner ocean. Download the story of an amazing encounter with the Turtle on the cover below
Sample section plays below
Sample section plays below
£
11.99
Bear Medicine
Allow Bear Medicine by Kenneth Shapley and Preben Olsen to take you into its world of deep hibernation and sure-footed power in wakefulness. Native American flute and drum, rhythmic didgeridoo and the sounds of water birds and bear blend together in this 40-minute piece to guide you to your inner strength. Ken and Preben have both worked with Bear on the many shamanic drum journeys they have gone on together over their 10 year friendship.
Listen to a clip below
Listen to a clip below
£
11.99