THE MUSIC OF NATIVE FLUTE ENSEMBLE
GATHERING OF SHAMEN BY NATIVE FLUTE ENSEMBLE
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Contemporary and traditional music, featuring the Native American flute, inspired by the rituals and ceremonies of the Indians of the Southwestern United States. Synthsizers and percussion instruments frame the flutes sonorous voice.
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The latest release from Gaslight features the hauntingly beautiul music of the Native American Flute. Looking back at the time when the first people settled in this area, the Native American influence on our region is documented from the earliest days on the frontier to the height of Native American civilization at Cahokia.
Travel back to the days when the river ran wild and free. The sound of nature was the symphony that performed each and every day. Native American Indians were the caretakers of the land and they placed an indelibile stamp on our region and the river as we know it today. This collection of music gives us a glimpse of how the earth and river spoke before European hands touched it.
This CD features many of todays most popular Native American Flutists including R. Carlos Nakai, Mark Holland, Coyotte Oldman, Keith Bear, Gary Stroutsos, Autumn's Child, Native Flute Ensemble, Mesa Music Consort, Eric Casillas, Red Tail Chasing Hawks, William Eaton Ensemble, & many more.
| 1. ALONG THE RIVER |
| 2. PEOPLE OF THE WILLOWS |
| 3. ROAD OPENER |
| 4. QUIET MOMENT |
| 5. DEER SPIRITS WELCOME THE DAWN |
| 6. WALKING IN THE LIGHT |
| 7. ROW OF WHITE TREES |
| 8. WALKING SONG |
| 9. SUMMONING WINDS |
| 10. FLOWING MIRROR |
| 11. FROG'S HEALING CHANT |
| 12. WHERE RIVERS MEET |
| 13. THE BLESSED HOP |
| 14. WINDCATCHER |
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Inspired by the different healing ceremonies of Native American culture, TOUCH OF THE DEER features warm, beautiful music that promotes peace and joy. The central instrument on the recording is the Native American flute, whose ruminative tones intermingle with acoustic guitar strumming, light rhythm, keyboard atmosphere, rattles and nature sounds. The opening track, "Sacred Renewal," starts the album on an upbeat note with its light fusion-style approach and interplay of flute and guitar. "Sparrow Spirits" strips the music down to the flute, played solo against a backdrop of chirping birds and outdoor ambience. Another highlight, "Peace Harvest," has stronger Native American overtones with percussion and plucked guitar that is used for beat. Throughout the album, the themes of reverence for nature abound, resulting in an album that captures the earthy tranquility of the Southwest.
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