Beats of Emanation

Every human group lives within the interplay of two movements; an outer movement of performing the activities necessary for the continuation of life, and an inner movement that actively relates to forces, being, and intelligence, beyond the physical.

The SmokyTiger's music is this very relationship; a balance between these two movements. On the one hand, we have pointed socio-political commentary, which increasingly challenges the sustainability of life as we know it; and on the other, we have a tremendous respect and appreciation of that journey inwards that eventually leads to the great unity of mindful being.

It is with the latter process that I commune most effectively. In this regard, the SmokyTiger uses his power to cut through the self-absorption of everyday life and bring one to an experience of communion, the sense of being part of the vast play of forces that encompasses and connects all things, matter and idea.

In sum, the SmokyTiger's music clearly evokes a sense of communion on many levels, accessing the rich tapestry that includes spiritual aspiration, religious experience, evocation of deity, psychic and physical empowerment, enactment of myth and history, teaching, healing, courtship, cultural assimilation and solidarisation, mutual criticism, celebration, entertainment and exercise.

It is on this day of this great year that I celebrate this music and it's luminous beats of emanation.