In the literature of ancient India Hanuman is one of the central figures in the Hindu epic Ramayana. In the Mahabharata, during the great battle of Kurukshetra, Arjuna entered the battlefield with a flag displaying Hanuman on his chariot.

Hanuman

From the upcoming release "Engulfed Highway." Ten tracks for deep meditation.

Leaving

“To enter the Otherworld before the appointed hour marked by death, 
a passport was often necessary, and this was usually a silver branch of the sacred apple-tree bearing blossoms.” -Eleanor Hull

Silver Branch

Beil is a spirit or deity believed by the pre-Christian celts to be infused with the power of fire. Early celebrations took place between May 1-12, and a weak calf was driven between two fires, sheilding the entire herd from disease.

Beil

In the Gloaming

The Gates

Corresponding to the four quadrants of the Native American medicine wheel.

The Four Directions

That which seems a portent of disappointment and misfortune is revealed later to be the protecting and loving hand of a higher power.

Gifts Of Darkness

Beltane is midway between the northern vernal equinox and the northern summer solstice. Equinox is when day and night are of equal length. Solstice represents the most extreme lengths of light or darkness.

Equinox And Solstice

Chuck played bass in rock bands for years. He doesn't anymore. He composes and releases records on his own terms. Sometimes this means limited commercial potential. Oh wells.

Chuck Bramlet