........is a co-creative group of visionary musicians, multimedia artists and writers on the leading edge of humanity's expanding consciousness. Their influences and information are transmissions from Gaian, extraterrestrial and extradimensional sources. They are acting agents of evolutionary change through the multi-dimensional expression of creativity. Their mission is to assist the energy signature of this planet through conscious evolutionary co-creation into a more positive probable future reality.
Their work on the planet is for all Lightworkers in service at this time. Their sonic landscapes create the frequency maps for multidimensional shamanic travels. Assistance on all levels is provided to ground these frequencies and to expand your light bodies to assimilate higher levels of Light. DNA Activation, transformation, rejuvenation, regeneration, transmutation, ascension, immortality, 2012 alignment codes are all accessed through these frequencies.
All members of the group have been initiated into the higher realms of knowledge and intuitional development through many lifetimes of service. This wisdom brings forth a spiritual and emotional maturity, an openness to the greater purpose, an impeccable commitment towards this goal and the ability to ground the powerful energies of higher level creativity into real world applications.
The core members, Gary & JoAnn Chambers, of this eclectic group took the name, Shapeshifter, in 1990 after a life-changing adventure in the Amazon rainforest. They chose the name to reflect a synthesis of ancient knowledge and conscious awareness with the evolving possibilities of modern technology. Their cyber-shamanic soundscapes reflect the essence of this name, manifest in an infinite spectrum of emotion, nuance and meaning.
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THE NAME - SHAPESHIFTER:
Many have asked about this name and why we choose to create from
the energetics of same. Since there are many definitions floating
around the planet these days, we present ours so you can understand
what this name means to us.
Starting in 1989, we composed a piece of music which is titled "Shapeshifter."
(Listen to Sound File) This piece is reflective
of that name, meaning that we were exploring different spiritual
teachings and translating that into music, stories and art. On
this album we explored shamanism, aboriginals, magic, dolphins,
aliens, atlantis, Tibetan, eastern mysticism, crystal skulls,
alchemy and the stars. We have always approached our personal
spiritual path from a very eclectic space of openness and as spiritual
warriors, explorers, and flame holders, incorporating the teachings
that felt the most empowering and expansive. In 1990, we went
on a personal vision quest deep into the Amazon Jungle. We were
drawn to study shamanism and felt that it was time to test our
spiritual strength in an environment that would surely challenge
us to trust our intuitive guidance for the sake of our survival.
The journey proved to be all that and more, transcending the cultural
paradigms and worldviews that we expected to participate in. We
entered a portal into the Gaian Mind, and the Planetary Logos
with a connection to the Stars. When we returned home, as we played
the Shapeshifter piece, we began to see how the music was a soundtrack
to the experiences that we encountered in the jungle. It was a
prophetic vision that lead us to our reawakening of the Shaman
within. It was at that time, that we decided to create from that
energetic signature. The Shapeshifter energy shifts and changes,
taking on new forms and new personas for the sake of exploring
ALL THAT IS. It is connected to Universal Dynamics and Principles
of What Was, What Is and What Can Be. Our creative projects reflect
and express our connection to The Source. We are Shamans and we
are Shapeshifters.
In
addition to the above reasons for choosing this name, we are also
masters of sound and one of the most powerful gifts we offer humanity
during key transformational times is our ability to shape-shift
sound to reflect the energetic signatures required to evolve the
human bio-energetic form. In order for us to bring forth these
soundscapes, we must also be able to shape-shift our own forms
so that we can establish a resonance with the subject/topic/energetic
that we are bringing through. Everyone is a Shapeshifter, you
do it everyday in your lives depending on the role you are playing
and what you are trying to accomplish.
If
you are intrigued by the name, Shapeshifter, it is because it
is a very ancient and sacred term that has been used by Shamans
since time began. There are many books on the subject that will
help you to explore its various meanings, but the most popular
would be the Carlos Castenada series. He often refers to "shapeshifting"
as a method of communicating with dimensions. We have listed several
books for you to expand your research and
understanding. We've also added a virtual tour
of the web of the various forms that shapeshifting has taken.
If you resonate with
the goals and visions of Shapeshifter and you feel you have
skills and talents that would contribute to their creative works,
contact us and let us know how you fit the puzzle evolve@visionarymusic.com.
Be sure to review the Mission page
before you contact us, so you have a clear understanding of
this path.
The
following are books/tapes/CDs that we recommend your explore.
They are available for purchase through Amazon.com. This list
continues to grow and we welcome any suggestions that you feel
should be added to this list. We appreciate your support by
purchasing through our Amazon Associate program.
Carlos Castanada
We recommend any of the books in his collection. They all relate
in many ways to the art and power of Shapeshifting.
Shapeshifting:
Shamanic Techniques for Global and Personal Transformation By John Perkins
An exploration of the shamanic practice of shape shifting and
the story of how learning these techniques helped the author
transform from corporate executive to environmental activist.
Many indigenous cultures have known the art of shapeshifting:
the actual transformation of a human being into another living
creature. Lakota Sioux warriors would shapeshift into buffalo
to become better hunters and to honor the animal, and Andean
shamans transform into plants from the jungle to learn healing
power. In this book, author John Perkins examines these ancient
shamanic practices and reveals the mental techniques that enable
an individual to merge with another living creature. Shapeshifting
is also the story of the author's transformation from a corporate
utility executive to an environmental activist. Examining the
shamanic techniques of "becoming the other" from different cultures,
the author shows how it is within the capability of anyone to
transform themselves on this deep level and achieve a true unity
with all things. This is an excellent book and one that truly reminded us
of our journeys in the Amazon. So many similar experiences to
what John describes. Someday we will write a book on our journey
there as it was a major life changing event. This book is very
reflective of many of the reasons why we chose the name of Shapeshifter.
- Shapeshifter
The
Way of the Shaman by Michael
Harner
This classic on shamanism pioneered the modern shamanic renaissance.
It is the foremost resource and reference on shamanism. Now,
with a new introduction and a guide to current resources, anthropologist
Michael Harner provides the definitive handbook on practical
shamanism -- what it is, where it came from, how you can participate. A must read to understand the modern day shamanism. - Shapeshifter
Don
Juan and the Power of Medicine Dreaming by Merilyn
Tunneshende
A journey of healing and transformation through Toltec mysticism,
shamanic dreaming, and the teachings of the Mayan prophecies.
The author studied with don Juan Matus and the Nagual sorcerers
who taught Carlos Castaneda. Includes numerous transcripts of
Toltec Dreamwork sessions, providing examples of how dreamwork
can transform personal life challenges. Merilyn Tunneshende
learned the secrets of Dream Power, energetic healing, and sorcery
from don Juan Matus, the Toltec shaman who mentored Carlos Castaneda.
This book is her personal story of over 30 years of interaction
with the mystical guides, dreams, and prophecies of the Maya.
Through her journey we learn of the power of transmutational
energies and how they might be applied to heal and transform
our world. Great adventure story in the spirit of Shamanic explorations
and shapeshifting in the dream state. -Shapeshifter
Don
Juan and the Art of Sexual Energy by Merilyn Tunneshende
The secret sexual energy practices of Toltec-Mayan shamans revealed
at last. The author studied with don Juan Matus and the same
circle of Nagual sorcerers who taught Carlos Castenada. Offers
specific step-by-step instructions for mastering the ancient
sexual techniques that lead to spiritual transformation. Readers
of Carlos Casteneda have often complained that his work in ancient
Meso-american shamanism never covered sexual practices beyond
celibacy. With his death in 1998 it seemed that these practices
might never be revealed, but fortunately Merilyn Tunneshende
has stepped in. Set against the backdrop of the golden deserts
of Sonora, Mexico, Don Juan and the Art of Sexual Energy recounts
Tunneshende's initiation into the ancient sexual energy practices
of the Toltec-Mayan tradition. Under the tutelage of don Juan
Matus, Chon Yakil (whom Castenada referred to as Don Genaro),
and dona Celestina de la Soledad, she learns to reclaim her
feminine power and balance the masculine and feminine forces
within herself. At the heart of the book is the mythical Rainbow
Serpent: the phallic energy within women, the creative power
within men. Each chapter focuses on a particular technique for
awakening the serpent and connecting with its energy. Twenty-two
sequential practices are covered, providing a powerful program
for serious spiritual transformation. Powerful teachings for those transforming their sexual energy
towards the spiritual and transformational aspects.
Good chapter on Shapeshifter Dreaming. - Shapeshifter
The
Sorcerers' Crossing: A Woman's Journey by Taisha Abelar / Forward
by Carlos Castaneda
An intriguing if incredible-sounding account of anthropologist
Abelar's training by the same mysterious family of sorcerers
that allegedly spawned Carlos Castaneda. In the late 60's, while
she was sketching the mountains around Tucson, Abelar met Clara
Grau, a charismatic Mexican woman. Somehow, Grau persuaded young
Abelar to abandon her solitary and rudderless life and to visit
her house in Sonora, Mexico. What followed was an extraordinary
induction into a family of 16 sorcerers. In a self-consciously
academic preface, Abelar describes her training as a sorceress
as "breaking the perceptual dispositions and biases that
imprison us within the boundaries of the normal everyday world
and prevent us from entering other perceivable worlds.'' In
the telling, however, the movements and exercises that led up
to the perceptual leap called "the sorcerers' crossing''
is pure, well, Castaneda, full of walloping energies and wise
teachers dispensing dramatic insights. Castaneda himself explains
in a supplemental preface that Abelar was trained as a "stalker''--as
opposed to a "dreamer'': no drugs, but an exercise called
the "recapitulation,'' in which Abelar had to liberate
herself from every imprisoning memory and attachment. An inspiring piece of work that delves deeper into the aspects
of recapitulation, which is so important in order to reclaim
your lost power which will enable you to shapeshifter with less
strain on the physical form. -Shapeshifter
The
Magic of Shapeshifting by Rosalyn Green
This unique book helps you realize your potential for being
a shape shifter .Detailed explanations about how the various
forms of shifting occur, she shows you how to distinguish powerful
visions, anxiety attacks and imagination from real shifting.
As well as how to recognize the warning signs of an imminent
shift, since there can be dangers and risk on both the mundane
and psychic levels, when you pursue the path of a shifter many
potential dangers associated with specific practices are carefully
outlined. Shape Shifting is a spiritual journey, a very tough
one, but very rewarding, linking us with both the fundamental
power of animals and with the higher self. It has a purpose
and reality four beyond simply using shifter abilities for earthly
benefits it can lead us through the unseen veil that separates
us from ourselves. On our reading list - Shapeshifter
Shaman,
M.D.: A Plastic Surgeon's Remarkable Journey into the World
of Shapeshifting by Eve Bruce, M.D.
A highly successful plastic surgeon embraces shamanic healing
techniques and helps her patients experience true beauty and
ecstasy. Shows readers how to embody the spiritual within the
physical to shapeshift their lives on all levels. Both an exceptional
personal journey and an extraordinary exploration of the nature
of real healing. As a dual board-certified plastic and reconstructive
surgeon and the first non-Quechua woman to be initiated into
the Circle of Yachaks (bird-people shamans of the Andes), Dr.
Eve Bruce sees herself as an agent of change in both worlds.
After traveling to Central and South America to study indigenous
healing techniques, Bruce realized that although our culture
is obsessed with narrowly defined standards of physical beauty,
we actually devalue the physical because we separate it from
the spiritual. She saw that her plastic surgery patients who
felt ashamed of their "vanity" had the least successful outcomes.
Those ready for change on emotional and spiritual levels were
able to use the physical "shapeshift" provided by the surgeon's
knife to transform their entire lives. By integrating the two
healing modalities of surgeon and shaman, Bruce is able to help
people shapeshift into newfound health on all levels--physical,
emotional, and spiritual. Because she bore her first child at
sixteen, rose to the challenges of single motherhood, and worked
her way through medical school, Bruce learned early to redirect
the flow of her life, turning apparent obstacles into opportunities.
As a powerful example of the human capacity for self-transformation,
Bruce is uniquely qualified to inspire readers to redirect their
own lives to places of beauty and self-acceptance. On our reading list ...-Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter
Tarot by D.J. Conway, Sirona Knight, Lisa Hunt
Like the ancient Celts, you can now practice the shamanic art
of shapeshifting and access the knowledge of the eagle, the
oak tree or the ocean: wisdom that is inherently yours and resides
within your very being. The Shapeshifter Tarot kit is your bridge
between humans, animals and nature. The cards in this deck act
as merging tools, allowing you to tap into the many different
animal energies, together with the elemental qualities of air,
fire, water and earth. One of the most creative Tarot decks we've seen. -Shapeshifter
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Shapeshifting:
Shamanic Techniques for Global and Personal Transformation
The
Way of the Shaman
Shaman,
M.D.: A Plastic Surgeon's Remarkable Journey into the World
of Shapeshifting
Shapeshifter
Tarot