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Taripay Pacha [TAR-ee-pie PA-cha]: (n) Literally, judgment time. Translation from Quechua means The "Age of Meeting Ourselves
Again," in the Inca prophecies when humanity will have the chance to consciously evolve in an era of harmony.

Ancient Andean Prophecy states: "When the Eagle of the North flies with the Condor of the South, The Spirit of the Land will Reawaken"

 


The idea behind the creation of Taripay Pacha began several years ago while during the times of ‘Ghosts of Lemuria.’ A need was created in order to more accurately translate Native American music into modern form. The European Folk Metal movement sparked the original fuse for Ghosts of Lemuria, however, after its initial collapse the opportunity again arose to create what was originally thought. After a long period of downfall and non-productivity, inspiration came. After experiencing the splendor and majesty of the human experience I knew it was time. So profoundly touched by Native American culture in North to South America I knew I had to best formulate a way to transmit cultural wisdom with its raw intense emotion through metal music (which has deep power to project intensity as well as inspiration for all).

During these times of rough imbalance throughout the world, the only thing that is still left in the world is sacred cultural wisdom. The progressions of human consciousness cannot be complete until we come to terms with our inner divine selves and that of a cross relationship between all people. Great trials lay ahead for all the people of the world, this has been foretold by many prophecies throughout the Americas. We must come to reflect upon these ancient teachings in order to survive through the times ahead. We are all but brothers and sisters and only together can we then bring humanity into a new era of human evolution.

 



 

***All drums, Percussion (rattles, djembe, etc), Quena, Andean Pututo (Ceremonial Horn), Native American Flute, Mayan Clay Flute, Guitars, Keyboards, etc by Fernando Gallegos

 

 

Taripay Pacha Full-Length [2009]:

1. Creation of Being
2. Return of Viracocha
3. The Great Vision of Black Elk
4. Ancestral Sanctum
5. Geronimo's Last Stand
6. (Coming Soon!)
7. The Final Invocation
8. End of the Trail...
Bonus:
9.Cancion del Mariachi (Los Lobos Cover)

 

"You may have seen it coming, and now it’s official: Ghosts of Lemuria is no more. The band’s mastermind Fernando Gallegos has disbanded the group following numerous lineup changes and extended periods of inactivity. Ghosts of Lemuria was an incredibly ambitious project, incorporating a number of different musical styles and instrumentation along with lyrics based in mythology and folklore. After a period of self-discovery, Gallegos is returning with an equally ambitious endeavor, Taripay Pacha, which will have a similar musical blueprint but with a foundation in Native American culture. He is currently looking for a group of musicians to help him realize his vision.
Check out some early demos at http://www.reverbnation.com/page_object/page_object_bio/artist_964549#!/taripaypacha and drop him a line if you’re interested."

~Dave from the May 2009 Issue of Zero Magazine