Robert Mirabal… you know his music, now get to know the man. INDIANS INDIANS is a surprisingly candid collection of songs, stories and humorous anecdotes about the performer's life. Set to the sounds of guitar and Native percussion, Mirabal gets personal with listeners, telling of his family and his experiences growing up among the Taos people. One particularly poignant story involves his family's dealings with an abusive alcoholic relative at Christmas time. Being a Mirabal album, you know there's gotta be some rockin' tunes and there's four complete songs to be exact, with "Dream of You" being a highlight. The album also features an "Enhanced CD" feature - an INDIANS INDIANS video mix.
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JOHNNY WHITEHORSE BY JOHNNY WHITEHORSE
Imagine a sprawling landscape of plateaus set against a golden sunset. The dirt roads are dotted with hoof indentations, for this is horse country; and majestic eagles soar into a vast horizon. This is a taste of the Johnny Whitehorse experience - a place of beauty, contemplation and harmony with the earth. An alias/character creation of Robert Mirabal, Whitehorse has a sound that is acoustic, with a nice balance between traditional and contemporary styles. Flute is the central element on many of the cuts, backed by the low rumble of drums, a little didgeridoo and some rattles and shakers. Synthesizer atmosphere is used to add mood and drama to the music and the whole album has a strong organic quality to it. JOHNNY WHITEHORSE is a must hear for anyone who likes Native American flute music and mostly traditional arrangements.
Songwriter of the Year" winner at the 2000 Native Music Awards, Robert Mirabal is easily one of the most cutting-edge performers in Native American music. His mixture of rock and Native instrumentation coupled with strong, introspective lyrics make every one of his endeavors fresh and exciting. MUSIC FROM A PAINTED CAVE is a live concert recording that comes from the PBS-TV special of the same name. Mirabal, along with his band Rare Tribal Mob, presents a collection of both new material and revisited hits. Listeners can enjoy a diverse set that includes powerhouse rock songs, soft instrumental pieces and Native American pop.
CD PRICE $17.00
TAOS TALES
Powerfully evocative of the people and the land he loves, Robert Mirabal's new release TAOS TALES is a brilliant cross-over release bridging the gap between his previous ethereal flute releases and his recent rock-oriented titles. With his Native flute and the haunting, spirited words of his Tiwa language, Mirabal, along with his band on cello, guitar and percussion, uses ritualistic chanting, shakers and sampled sounds to reflect the soul of the ancient Taos Valley and the impact made on it and its inhabitants by the inroads of the modern world.
CD PRICE $17.00
TOTEMIC FLUTE CHANTS BY JOHNNY WHITEHORSE
Johnny Whitehorse is Robert Mirabal's alter ego. In contrast with the contemporary, rock-infused music commonly found on Mirabal's core releases, his work under the Whitehorse pseudonym reflects his introspective side - the eternal wanderer and explorer, roaming the plains in search of higher knowledge and enlightenment. TOTEMIC FLUTE CHANTS is a haunting release that focuses on the melancholy serenity of the Native American flute, amidst guitar, light chant and rhythmic/percussive elements whose purpose is to provide emphasis and dramatic flair, rather than keep the pace. The theme of the album is totems or animal spirits that watch over, protect and help us connect with Mother Earth. It's a simplistic though very colorful work that does an excellent job of conjuring mental imagery associated with the vast plains of Middle America and the Southwest.
On WARRIOR MAGICIAN the magic of Robert Mirabal's solo Native American flute melodies intertwines beautifully with the delicate sounds of Ross Lewallen on didjeridoo and Mariam on keyboard and guitar. This award-winning flautist from Taos Pueblo, New Mexico offers listeners a stirring companion to his critically acclaimed release SONG CARRIER. Of WARRIOR MAGICIAN, Mirabal says, "I offer my work as a healing for the human spirit and a remembrance of why we are here together."
Robert Mirabal… you know his music, now get to know the man. INDIANS INDIANS is a surprisingly candid collection of songs, stories and humorous anecdotes about the performer's life. Set to the sounds of guitar and Native percussion, Mirabal gets personal with listeners, telling of his family and his experiences growing up among the Taos people. One particularly poignant story involves his family's dealings with an abusive alcoholic relative at Christmas time. Being a Mirabal album, you know there's gotta be some rockin' tunes and there's four complete songs to be exact, with "Dream of You" being a highlight. The album also features an "Enhanced CD" feature - an INDIANS INDIANS video mix.
Imagine a sprawling landscape of plateaus set against a golden sunset. The dirt roads are dotted with hoof indentations, for this is horse country; and majestic eagles soar into a vast horizon. This is a taste of the Johnny Whitehorse experience - a place of beauty, contemplation and harmony with the earth. An alias/character creation of Robert Mirabal, Whitehorse has a sound that is acoustic, with a nice balance between traditional and contemporary styles. Flute is the central element on many of the cuts, backed by the low rumble of drums, a little didgeridoo and some rattles and shakers. Synthesizer atmosphere is used to add mood and drama to the music and the whole album has a strong organic quality to it. JOHNNY WHITEHORSE is a must hear for anyone who likes Native American flute music and mostly traditional arrangements.
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Songwriter of the Year" winner at the 2000 Native Music Awards, Robert Mirabal is easily one of the most cutting-edge performers in Native American music. His mixture of rock and Native instrumentation coupled with strong, introspective lyrics make every one of his endeavors fresh and exciting. MUSIC FROM A PAINTED CAVE is a live concert recording that comes from the PBS-TV special of the same name. Mirabal, along with his band Rare Tribal Mob, presents a collection of both new material and revisited hits. Listeners can enjoy a diverse set that includes powerhouse rock songs, soft instrumental pieces and Native American pop.
Powerfully evocative of the people and the land he loves, Robert Mirabal's new release TAOS TALES is a brilliant cross-over release bridging the gap between his previous ethereal flute releases and his recent rock-oriented titles. With his Native flute and the haunting, spirited words of his Tiwa language, Mirabal, along with his band on cello, guitar and percussion, uses ritualistic chanting, shakers and sampled sounds to reflect the soul of the ancient Taos Valley and the impact made on it and its inhabitants by the inroads of the modern world.
Johnny Whitehorse is Robert Mirabal's alter ego. In contrast with the contemporary, rock-infused music commonly found on Mirabal's core releases, his work under the Whitehorse pseudonym reflects his introspective side - the eternal wanderer and explorer, roaming the plains in search of higher knowledge and enlightenment. TOTEMIC FLUTE CHANTS is a haunting release that focuses on the melancholy serenity of the Native American flute, amidst guitar, light chant and rhythmic/percussive elements whose purpose is to provide emphasis and dramatic flair, rather than keep the pace. The theme of the album is totems or animal spirits that watch over, protect and help us connect with Mother Earth. It's a simplistic though very colorful work that does an excellent job of conjuring mental imagery associated with the vast plains of Middle America and the Southwest.
On WARRIOR MAGICIAN the magic of Robert Mirabal's solo Native American flute melodies intertwines beautifully with the delicate sounds of Ross Lewallen on didjeridoo and Mariam on keyboard and guitar. This award-winning flautist from Taos Pueblo, New Mexico offers listeners a stirring companion to his critically acclaimed release SONG CARRIER. Of WARRIOR MAGICIAN, Mirabal says, "I offer my work as a healing for the human spirit and a remembrance of why we are here together."
