AIR, from Peter Kater's gorgeous "Elements" series, focuses on music that is light, spacious and ethereal. Featuring the aid of Grammy-nominated instrumentalist Paul McCandless and flutist Richard Hardy, the music offers a sublime tapestry of soothing woodwinds, elegant piano and flowing synthesizer atmosphere. "Peaceful" would be the best word to describe the mood of this album; the music is so serene and uplifting that it will lull you into a state of complete comfort. The melodies have an improvised, non-structured feel, which would make this good music for massage or healing work.
1. Wings of Sound 20:21
2. Flying Dream 16:34
3. All Souls 15:14
4. Heaven's Gate 14:36
With his "Elements" series, Peter Kater's goal was to create a succession of acoustic, relaxation-oriented albums themed after the natural world and the different properties of the earth's fundamental elements. The recording EARTH features music that has a strong organic quality, calling to mind rugged landscapes and terrain. Mike Hamilton's guitar provides a central rhythmic element to most of the pieces, while Richard Hardy's Native American flute gives the music a subtle Southwestern feel. Peter Kater's melodic piano playing adds to the vibrancy of the pieces, making them feel tranquil and peaceful. This is a great album for enhancing your surrounding and making them conducive to restfulness.
Peter Kater is very much in tune with the essence of Native American tradition. He has proven this fact with over 15 years of top notch collaborations, including his extensive work with R. Carlos Nakai. FACES OF THE SUN is the next chapter in Kater's cross-cultural saga, featuring gentle, haunting instrumental pieces that utilize the talents of top-notch artists like Mary Youngblood, Bill Miller and Jeff Ball. The music has a soft new age style to it, with light drum beats, piano, strings and guitar. The melodies are serene with a hint of melancholy, calling to mind some of Kater's past works on Silver Wave Records. Rounding out the guest artist roster is an ensemble that includes Paul McCandless on oboe, Tony Levin on bass, Mike Hamilton on guitar and Hans Christian on cello.
1.Raven (with Mary Youngblood)
2.Faces of the Sun (with Bill Miller)
3.Changeless and Eternal (with Paul McCandless/Arvel Bird)
4.Feather on the Wind (with Douglas Blue Feather)
5.Wind at Your Back (with Kevin Locke)
6.Stone TeePees (with Bill Miller)
7.Lone Hawk (with Joseph Firecrow/Arvel Bird)
8.Rite of Passage (with Joseph Firecrow/Arvel Bird)
9.Place of Peace (with Douglas Blue Feather)
The heat generated from Peter Kater's FIRE, from his bliss-inducing "Elements" series, is more of a steady burn than a blazing torch. This is music that calls to mind the pale glow of candlelight, as you relax and soothe your weary muscles. Featuring the skilled playing of Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist Paul McCandless and violin master Ludvig Girland, Kater provides a very warm, peaceful environment for relaxation practices, meditation and healing work. The compositions are both gentle and spacious, with an acoustic flair that makes each feel very natural. Sixty minutes of utmost tranquility awaits.
1. Eternal Sunshine 10:05
2. The Way Home 9:04
3. Twilight 11:11
4. Hearth Fire 5:54
5. Northern Lights 8:57
6. Solaris 7:30
7. Afterglow 7:47
In the tradition of Migration and Natives, Peter Kater and R. Carlos Nakai continue their acoustic relationship in this improvisational journey, exploring male soulfulness and intimacy in our world today. In collaboration with three of the instrumental world's finest musicians, Honorable Sky is at once enlivening, stirring
1. Gathering Of Souls 4:41
2. Call To Enchantment 6:28
3. My Soul's Story 5:53
4. If Men Were At Peace 5:52
5. Honorable Sky 4:41
6. All Souls Waltz 4:25
7. Essence 4:59
8. One Voice 8:22
HOW THE WEST WAS LOST is the soundtrack to the Discovery Channel mini series of the same name, which took a hard look at American history and the conquest of the Western frontier from an angle that's often glossed over in the history books. On this, the second of two soundtracks based on the program, Peter Kater once again describes the persecution and destruction of the Native Americans and their culture through a series of reflective pieces. Somber melodies and atmospheres performed using keyboards, piano and synthesized orchestration are supplied by Kater, alongside the weeping flute harmonies of R. Carlos Nakai and guest support from Joanne Shenandoah and the White Oak Singers.
Kater's piano and Nakai's Native American flute are at the heart of this recording, and Kater has expanded the arrangements to include a full palette of instrumentation and sound. Outstanding
musical guests David Darling, Mark Miller and Chris White blend seamlessly with Kater and Nakai to create a moving musical journey. A beautiful, meditative recording.
1. Wandering 6:55
2. Initiation 4:05
3. Honoring 6:26
4. Stating Intention 4:03
5. Surrender 4:50
6. Embracing The Darkness 3:41
7. Lighting The Flame 5:15
8. Transformation 6:40
9. Quietude 4:59
10. Becoming Human 2:01
11. Walking The Path 5:24
12. Service 3:32
NATIVES is an improvisational exploration of the beauty and transcendence of Native American culture. This is the first collaboration between jazz and new age pianist Peter Kater and flutist R. Carlos Nakai, an album which paved the way for future ventures. The music is fairly simplistic, yet fanciful, showing the power of Nakai's flute as enhanced by Kater's lush background textures. Refreshing and beautiful, NATIVES taps into the powerful spirit of Native America.
1. Centering 5:33
2. East 7:04
3. South 5:12
4. West 4:47
5. North 5:25
6. Day Sky - Night Sky 7:06
7. Earth 5:24
8. Within (Recentering) 6:15
Through his collaborations with some of Native American music's brightest stars, most notably his extensive work with R. Carlos Nakai, Peter Kater has established himself as one of the leading interpreters of Native-influenced contemporary instrumental music. With RED MOON you can expect more of the quality craftsmanship that fans have come to love - pensive piano melodies, resonant flute calls and intuitively placed vocal samples against synthesized Southwestern backdrops. Among his guests on this outing is Robert Mirabal, whose chants haunt the lilting "Looking Glass." Tony Levin displays his knack for keen basslines on several tracks as well, and Mary Youngblood and Nakai set the album's tone with their Native American flute harmonies.
1.Night Realm
2.Road Before Us, The
3.Deep Waters
4.Looking Glass
5.Only in Your Arms
6.Calling, The
7.West, The
8.Never Ending Journey
9.This Moment
10.Dream Catcher
11.Red Moon
CD PRICE $16.00
10 QUESTIONS FOR THE DALAI LAMA BY PETER KATER
In 2001, filmmaker Rick Ray was granted an extraordinary opportunity - a 45-minute audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, during which time he could ask Buddhism's holiest figure any question he wished. Previously instructed that His Holiness prefers unique, non-standard questions, Ray developed a series of 10 questions that not only covered Tibetan politics and the Dalai Lama's philosophies, but also a look at the man himself. Peter Kater's score to the film mirrors its poignancy and pervading sense of illumination, featuring just under a dozen compositions for piano, flute, Tibetan bowls and cello. Many of the pieces presented on the album are sparse and simple, giving the music a meditative, zen-like feel. Special guest instrumentalists are plentiful on the album, including, Nawang Khechog, R. Carlos Nakai, Richard Hardy, David Darling and chants from esteemed Tibetan monk Tulku Orgyen.
1. 10 Questions For the Dalai Lama
2. Fire Walk
3. Surrender
4. Fresh Wind, A
5. Buddha Search
6. Lighting the Flame
7. Seeking the Dalai Lama
8. Ocean of Long Life
9. Last Request
10. Call of Compassion
11. 10 Questions For the Dalai Lama
THROUGH WINDOWS & WALLS CD BY PETER KATER AND R. CARLOS NAKAI
R. Carlos Nakai and Peter Kater have had quite a fruitful partnership - in the last decade they have been largely responsible for advancing contemporary Native American music as well as making it more accessible to a mainstream audience. It's been five years since their last release and THROUGH WINDOWS & WALLS is easily the duo's richest recording to date. Kater and Nakai incorporate multiple layers of vocals, a strategic use of percussion (to add a sense of drama to several of the tracks) and, of course, their characteristic somber flute/new-agey piano combo into nine wonderfully uplifting compositions. Also includes David Darling on cello and Jeffery Gordon on percussion.
1. Windows And Walls 6:15
2. When Worlds Collide 5:25
3. Moments Like This 5:13
4. Walk With Me 6:32
5. If Walls Could Speak 4:56
6. I Know You 5:06
7. Remember When 4:50
8. Child's Play 2:47
9. Recognition 5:44
Part of Peter Kater's "Elements" series of albums, which are themed after the intrinsic beauty found in the elements of nature, WATER focuses on music that is rejuvenating, cleansing and fluid. The selections here are an equal mix of composition and improvisation, with an emphasis on acoustic instrumentation. Piano melodies play the largest role on the album (Kater's musical contribution), with accompaniment from Paul McCandless on oboe and English horn and Mike Hamilton on guitar. This series marks Kater's first appearance on the Real Music label. After hearing the lush, elegant music presented on this release, you'll agree he's right at home amidst artists like Kevin Kern and Gandalf.
1. Substance of Life 8:15
2. Surfacing 7:07
3. Water Ballet 6:38
4. Gently Dreaming 7:54
5. Silent Steps 7:39
6. Lakeside 5:18
7. Cascade 11:30
8. Calling You 6:02
AIR, from Peter Kater's gorgeous "Elements" series, focuses on music that is light, spacious and ethereal. Featuring the aid of Grammy-nominated instrumentalist Paul McCandless and flutist Richard Hardy, the music offers a sublime tapestry of soothing woodwinds, elegant piano and flowing synthesizer atmosphere. "Peaceful" would be the best word to describe the mood of this album; the music is so serene and uplifting that it will lull you into a state of complete comfort. The melodies have an improvised, non-structured feel, which would make this good music for massage or healing work.
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With his "Elements" series, Peter Kater's goal was to create a succession of acoustic, relaxation-oriented albums themed after the natural world and the different properties of the earth's fundamental elements. The recording EARTH features music that has a strong organic quality, calling to mind rugged landscapes and terrain. Mike Hamilton's guitar provides a central rhythmic element to most of the pieces, while Richard Hardy's Native American flute gives the music a subtle Southwestern feel. Peter Kater's melodic piano playing adds to the vibrancy of the pieces, making them feel tranquil and peaceful. This is a great album for enhancing your surrounding and making them conducive to restfulness.
Peter Kater is very much in tune with the essence of Native American tradition. He has proven this fact with over 15 years of top notch collaborations, including his extensive work with R. Carlos Nakai. FACES OF THE SUN is the next chapter in Kater's cross-cultural saga, featuring gentle, haunting instrumental pieces that utilize the talents of top-notch artists like Mary Youngblood, Bill Miller and Jeff Ball. The music has a soft new age style to it, with light drum beats, piano, strings and guitar. The melodies are serene with a hint of melancholy, calling to mind some of Kater's past works on Silver Wave Records. Rounding out the guest artist roster is an ensemble that includes Paul McCandless on oboe, Tony Levin on bass, Mike Hamilton on guitar and Hans Christian on cello.
The heat generated from Peter Kater's FIRE, from his bliss-inducing "Elements" series, is more of a steady burn than a blazing torch. This is music that calls to mind the pale glow of candlelight, as you relax and soothe your weary muscles. Featuring the skilled playing of Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist Paul McCandless and violin master Ludvig Girland, Kater provides a very warm, peaceful environment for relaxation practices, meditation and healing work. The compositions are both gentle and spacious, with an acoustic flair that makes each feel very natural. Sixty minutes of utmost tranquility awaits.
In the tradition of Migration and Natives, Peter Kater and R. Carlos Nakai continue their acoustic relationship in this improvisational journey, exploring male soulfulness and intimacy in our world today. In collaboration with three of the instrumental world's finest musicians, Honorable Sky is at once enlivening, stirring
MP3 clip
HOW THE WEST WAS LOST is the soundtrack to the Discovery Channel mini series of the same name, which took a hard look at American history and the conquest of the Western frontier from an angle that's often glossed over in the history books. On this, the second of two soundtracks based on the program, Peter Kater once again describes the persecution and destruction of the Native Americans and their culture through a series of reflective pieces. Somber melodies and atmospheres performed using keyboards, piano and synthesized orchestration are supplied by Kater, alongside the weeping flute harmonies of R. Carlos Nakai and guest support from Joanne Shenandoah and the White Oak Singers.
Through his collaborations with some of Native American music's brightest stars, most notably his extensive work with R. Carlos Nakai, Peter Kater has established himself as one of the leading interpreters of Native-influenced contemporary instrumental music. With RED MOON you can expect more of the quality craftsmanship that fans have come to love - pensive piano melodies, resonant flute calls and intuitively placed vocal samples against synthesized Southwestern backdrops. Among his guests on this outing is Robert Mirabal, whose chants haunt the lilting "Looking Glass." Tony Levin displays his knack for keen basslines on several tracks as well, and Mary Youngblood and Nakai set the album's tone with their Native American flute harmonies.
In 2001, filmmaker Rick Ray was granted an extraordinary opportunity - a 45-minute audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, during which time he could ask Buddhism's holiest figure any question he wished. Previously instructed that His Holiness prefers unique, non-standard questions, Ray developed a series of 10 questions that not only covered Tibetan politics and the Dalai Lama's philosophies, but also a look at the man himself. Peter Kater's score to the film mirrors its poignancy and pervading sense of illumination, featuring just under a dozen compositions for piano, flute, Tibetan bowls and cello. Many of the pieces presented on the album are sparse and simple, giving the music a meditative, zen-like feel. Special guest instrumentalists are plentiful on the album, including, Nawang Khechog, R. Carlos Nakai, Richard Hardy, David Darling and chants from esteemed Tibetan monk Tulku Orgyen.
R. Carlos Nakai and Peter Kater have had quite a fruitful partnership - in the last decade they have been largely responsible for advancing contemporary Native American music as well as making it more accessible to a mainstream audience. It's been five years since their last release and THROUGH WINDOWS & WALLS is easily the duo's richest recording to date. Kater and Nakai incorporate multiple layers of vocals, a strategic use of percussion (to add a sense of drama to several of the tracks) and, of course, their characteristic somber flute/new-agey piano combo into nine wonderfully uplifting compositions. Also includes David Darling on cello and Jeffery Gordon on percussion.
Part of Peter Kater's "Elements" series of albums, which are themed after the intrinsic beauty found in the elements of nature, WATER focuses on music that is rejuvenating, cleansing and fluid. The selections here are an equal mix of composition and improvisation, with an emphasis on acoustic instrumentation. Piano melodies play the largest role on the album (Kater's musical contribution), with accompaniment from Paul McCandless on oboe and English horn and Mike Hamilton on guitar. This series marks Kater's first appearance on the Real Music label. After hearing the lush, elegant music presented on this release, you'll agree he's right at home amidst artists like Kevin Kern and Gandalf.
