The first view of the mountain vistas of Banff when approaching from the west inspire this electro-metal piece.  The anticipation of the park agitated by the stunning views of peaks while driving through tunnels with the sound of your vehicle echoing in your  ears inspired this piece.

George Fletche

Mountain Metal

Genre class for this track is difficult as it has many elements.  Composed during a scorching hot Arizona desert day - the music attempts to capture the lethargy imparted by being overheated and the buzzing and pressure in the ears represented by the highly distorted lead guitar.

Rocky Mountains

Heat Stroke

Up tempo instrumental inspired by the unique appearance of the Boojum Tree.  Guitar riffs are oddly shaped to match the odd shape of the plant.

Boojum Tree

This track conveys a bit more of a serene vibe.  It combines the inspiring view of a glacier and its water fall, with the sadness that comes from the knowledge that the great glaciers in this park are retreating with increasing pace - a foretelling of the costs associated with warmer climates.

Banff Vaca

Banff Beauty

Wretch

Infest

2010

Scott McNulty comes on the podcast to discuss the Richard Grant book American Nomads (aka Ghost Riders).  The book covers the history of nomadic people in America and segues nicely into the history of peyote and its use in the Native American Church.  Listen up then read this dang book, it's a banger!

2010

Stephen