Amanita Music, the sonic playground of master percussionist and electronica architect, Joseph Benzola.  Amanita Music is "Creative Psychedelic Music" -- not in the tired, traditional acid-trip, cringe-inducing sort of way, but in a way that expands and challenges the mind while defying any sort of pigeonholing.   By way of example, Benzola offers influences such as Mingus, Coltrane, Monk, Cage, Stockhausen, Fripp, Eno and Zappa (and many, many more).  And believe us, they are all alive and well and living in Amanita.

Listening to Amanita Music is a profoundly sensual experience that's designed to stimulate thought and change.  Maybe it will work for you, maybe it won't.  But if you're ready for a challenge, think real seriously about starting with one of these CDs.  This is music from an artist totally alone in a world without boundaries...a world that demands seriously deep listening; a world where the music helps define a visionary state.

We think that The Wire had it correct when they said something to the effect that if anyone was interested in starting a cult following, they would be well advised to start with Amanita Music.

When water is scooped in the hands,

the moon is reflected in them;

when flowers are handled,

the scent soaks into the robe.

-Master Hoyen-

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