Show Notes
HIGHLIGHTS
Introduction to East Forest (00:10 - 11:12)
- East Forest collaborates with Ram Das, Trevor Hall, Krishna Das, and Mc Yogi
- East Forest uses music to guide himself and others into shamanic states
- East Forest's music genre is described as 'music for the sacred' or 'music for special moments of life'
- The project emerged in 2008 from work with psilocybin and guiding people with music
Psychedelics and Spirituality (11:12 - 22:45)
- East Forest discusses his early experiences with psychedelics and lack of spiritual background
- Psilocybin experiences led to exploration of spirituality and music as a path
- East Forest's approach to dosage and harm reduction in psychedelic experiences
- The value of community and integration in psychedelic journeys
Creative Process and Live Performance (22:45 - 31:29)
- East Forest describes his creative process in both studio and live settings
- Discussion on the difference between studio recordings and live ceremony music
- East Forest's work with Mikey Siegel on the group flow project, incorporating biofeedback into music
- The importance of authenticity and playing roles in public performances
- Collaboration with Ram Dass and ongoing partnership with Love Serve Remember Foundation
- Terrence McKenna and the Psychedelic Salon podcast as early educational influences
- Direct experiences with indigenous ceremonies and nature as teachers
- The importance of felt experiences in understanding spiritual concepts
Current Projects and Future Plans (40:12 - 48:46)
- East Forest discusses his documentary 'Music for Mushrooms'
- The documentary has been in production for two and a half years and is nearing completion
- Discussion on balancing work, creativity, and personal lifeEast Forest
CONNECT WITH EAST FOREST:
- Instagram - @eastforest
- Website - https://eastforest.org/
- Podcast - Ten Laws Podcast
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician.