"Dweller on the Threshold" is the point of no return--the gateway to facing one's fears and taking the final leap of faith that every Shaman, Mystic, and general cool person must experience before blessed abundance can pour into life like a groovy Zen waterfall. This album centers around the concept that every human should be a a human BE-ing--to overcome adversity and transcend mundane existence, leading to a world of yummy ecstasy, blissful synchronicity, and extraordinary "Little Miracles" (hence the Santana-esque latin jam complete with flute by the same name).
"Seed" is a breathless bit of Tribal-Bo-Diddley, flavored with American Indian Wood Flute and Ren & Stimpy guitar licks. "Live to Sing" is reminiscient of Middle-Eastern flavored acoustic Zeppelin. The natural two-fers "Chains of the Modern Ape Man" and "The Golden Mean" contemplate the essence of balance and purpose in life while rolling through a locomotive of mid-western, classic-rock boogie & blues. "Scream of the Butterfly" takes a turn at the crossroads of metamorphosis in an 8 minute piano and flute driven four part rock-operetta, featuring the talents of Classical rock artist Michael Quatro on synth strings, and written from the actual life experience of Pamie's trip down the dark downward spiral and back into the Light during a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder nervous breakdown in 1994. "Flood of '92" is an Allman Brothers-style jammer dedicated to the survivors of unfortunate, unforseen disasters, while "White Wolf" takes the listener to the astral realms of eternal love, spruced up by Pam on flanged bassoon with some tasty orchestrations & harmonics throughout. "One of the Those Days" ROCKS like only a Motor City rocker can...and is just about having a freakin' bad day...period!!! For the T.S. Elliot fan, "The Hollow Men" is a haunting, spine-chilling solo acoustic version of the famous poem. "Bargain Bins of Life" dances in the rainbow visuals of psychedelia, and features the production and instrumental talents of producer Chris "Otto" Frohring and the Keith Moon-ish drum stylings of Erik Diaz. "She Went Down to the Garden" is a happy little country shuffle song about death with a bassoon solo that would make Karen Carpenter smile and a jew's harp tooth-bustin' jam that would make Buck Owens proud! Last, but certainly not least, Angel Pam is upstaged by her musical wonder dog, Moses, in the hidden track "It's a Dog's Life." Just for the record, this song has gotten comedy radio play from DJ's all over the world. Ahhh...the irony!
In live concerts, "Angel" Pam West (or Pam West these days, as Angel West, turns out, is a porno queen...not related),works in collaboration with the Divine to bring a healing, uplifting energy to her audience. Her most avid fans are metal-heads, bikers, classic rockers, and the really old and really young. Some say her music transports the listener to alternative dimensions, much like Pink Floyd. It's strongly recommended that the album should be listened to from start to finish in a comfortable chair with surround sound after a stressful day at work.
SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: If you're into brainless boobie pop and contrived love songs...PLEASE...DON'T LISTEN!!! Your gray matter might explode with the sudden imput of meaningful substance and immersion into melodic musicianship. For more history, video clips, neat pics & psychobabble, visit www.pamelawest.com & www.moondancejam.com (a very interesting archived interview).
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.pamelawest.com/Track List:
1. Seed
2. Live to Sing
3. Little Miracles
4. Chains of the Modern Ape Man
5. The Golden Mean
6. Scream of the Butterfly
7. Flood of '92
8. White Wolf & the King of Wands
9. One of Those Days
10. The Hollow Men
11. Bargain Bins of Life
12. She Went Down to the Garden
13. It's a Dog's Life
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