“I am currently doing preparing a variety of possible research projects on altered states of consciousness - not pharmacologically created states, but naturally occurring ones - and the changes that occur in the brain.” He explained as they began to walk over to the customary post-dunking hot chocolate.

“I do have brain wave readings from our experiment, since the sleep cycle was something I had intended to measure. It was clearly influenced by drug and alcohol consumption, and did not make the final analysis in any great detail. But I intend to go back and examine it more closely. Especially during the performances themselves. And maybe take some additional readings as well, if you would be open to it.” He continued. “You have said before that, for you, drumming is a spiritual experience. I am interested in measuring what that looks like in the brain.”