The new name debate aside... so far this seems to be the most anticapated song off the new album. I don't think anyone is expecting it to be the best song, but I think everyone is very interested to hear what this song is going to sound like given the very unique song title.
For those unaware of what a Shaman is, they are spiritual leaders amongst tribal groups, who suposedly interact with the spiritual world, often using drugs extracted from special herbs.
Given the song title, if the music does match the title, I expect a song that sounds mystical, dream-like, trippy, tribal, perhaps elements of soundscape with emphasis on nature, given that a Shaman is heavily assosiated with nature. I could imagine some foriegn instruments, perhaps revisiting the sitar, maybe some bongo drums. The intro to Trial of Tears could be an influence.
What do you guys think? Thoughts, speculation, hopes, expectations, etc...