The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley, published in 1954, is a philosophical essay detailing the author’s experience taking mescaline, a psychedelic drug, and the profound insights it sparked about human consciousness and reality. Huxley describes how the drug altered his perception, transforming mundane objects—like a chair or a flower—into things of infinite beauty and significance, revealing a deeper, more vibrant world beyond ordinary experience.

The Doors Of Perception

Every Love Song (for Valerie)

A romantic love song from a woman to her husband, excellent for weddings or anniversaries 

For My Husband

Tells the story of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist at the river Jordan. The song combines elements of Rock, Electronic, Blues, Folk, World and Country with Funk/Soul. It has an upbeat feel that is energetic and danceable. The lyrics are simple yet powerful in nature.  (Christian)

By The Jordan

A Soldiers Tale

A classic rock tribute to the TV show Supernatural

The Ballad of Sam and Dean - A tribute to Supernatural

Based on the poem Good-Bye by Ralph Waldo Emerson (country/gospel)

Going Home

Bygone Days

Watching things going by while on a cross-country train ride.

View From A Train

A sultry retelling of the story of Salome

Salome (remastered)

What if you take the deeply meaningful lyrics by one of the most famous writers ever and combine it with a great tune and a masterly vocal by a trained opera singer? You get the next fantastic song brought to you by The Shaffer Media Project! Please like, share, follow and subscribe.

A Dream Within A Dream (remastered)

The Casino (remastered)  An Alt-Rock cautionary tale by a team of true pros! A man is winning big at the casino -- what should be good news turns out to have an evil back-story. First single release from the upcoming album "Certified Organic" by The Shaffer Media Project. Please like, follow, share and subscribe! Vocals by Jason Hampton.

The Casino (remastered)

A new take on an old standard. Vocals by Anna Pearl Belinda. This version brings a jazz vibe, with special accents by Nevaris on bongos, maracas, and guiro.

All Things

A song about the trials and tribulations of being a parent.

Open Heart Surgery

(This is an updated version with vocals from Carolina Padron adding to the existing vocals by Pillar.) I produced this song as a tribute to the original Dark Shadows, and would have liked to have permission to use clips from the original, but was unable to obtain permission. I hope fans like this "do over" :-)

The Curse Of Angelique (duet)

A country/rock/Christian song about Jesus' baptism.

At The Jordan with vocals by Lloyd Miller

This is a downtempo  / pop  / dreampop  rendition of William Blake's famous poem. Liliia really nails the ethereal ambiance here!

The Tyger (remix)

A prog rock rendition of a poem by Ben Jonson. "Diana" is the Roman god of the moon.

Diana

We've Seen The World (country/folk) -- vocals by Sofi Berro
"A wise man said, no need to roam,  
The universe resides at home.  
All things are one, our heart’s serene,
We’ve seen the world, though never been."

We've Seen The World

A passionate song explaining how pain is the flip-side of love. Beautiful words from Mike Waterman, combined with great vocals by Caitlin Rokavec.

Love and Pain

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