In this episode of The Observatory, East Forest joins the show to discuss his journey into music and the world of psychedelics and how it unfolds for humanity today. East Forest is a musician, producer, and ceremony guide who uses the power of music to help explore the uncharted territories of inner space. Hear East’s first psychedelic experience, how making his own music influenced his life, and the importance of music in medicine. East also talks about the 3rd Volume, called Lovingly, which is going to be released on February 14, and what he learned from the documentary.

Timestamps

[02:02] How music unfolded in East Forest’s life
[05:45] The music that East used to play
[08:53] East's first psychedelic experience
[14:13] How making his own music influenced East’s life 
[18:44] The importance of music in medicine
[20:59] The release of the 3rd volume called Lovingly 
[27:17] What the documentary has taught East about himself
[30:51] The scene of recording the natural sounds and including them in his music
[36:55] The shift in East’s experience from music creation process to experiencing process 
[43:36] Getting into psychedelic mushroom medicine 
[44:46] East’s plan for the future
[50:03] East’s advice on building a relationship with yourself 
[54:17] East’s growth and progression through the album 

Notable quotes:

• “There is a great power in working with a team and people with talent.” - East Forest [27:56]
• “There is a recipe about how to walk through the world, and psychedelics, music, community vulnerability, and nature are part of that.” - East Forest [31:31]
• “You need to have enough medicine to have your brain flip to where you can experience it objectively.” - East Forest [36:56]
• “Music has a big influence on your healing journey.” - East Forest [42:37]

Relevant links:

East Forest Website: https://eastforest.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastForestMusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/
Documentary: https://eastforest.org/music-for-mushrooms

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