|
| Sacred Spirit: Chants and Dances of the Native Americans |
|
 Larger image
|
List Price: $16.98
Our Price: $9.97
You Save: $ 7.01 (41%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
|
Average Customer Rating:  
|
|
Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0724384094522
Label: Virgin Records Us
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Virgin Records Us
Release Date: 1998-07-28
Studio: Virgin Records Us
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Editorial Reviews:
|
Sacred Spirit: Chants and Dances of the Native Americans is an 11-song journey bridging the gap between ancient and contemporary history, tradition and modern instrumentation. While it is impossible to fully realize such scope on a single disc, Sacred Spirit makes the choice to represent all indigenous Americans rather than become mired in the potentially divisive bog of politics and tribal allegiance. All but two melodies are entirely traditional, bringing together flute, drums, and vocals with a cello and keyboard wash. This marriage is most effective on the lovely bowing of "The Cradlesong," and the looping electro-acoustic beauty of "Wishes of Happiness & Prosperity." Elsewhere, synthetic elements are overwhelming, detracting from a song's essence, as with the spongy nervosity of "Elevation." An uneven offering, Sacred Spirit doesn't quite live up to its promise. A better choice is Earthbeat's Tribal Waters. --Paige La Grone
|
|
|
| Spotlight customer reviews: |
|
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Really nice
Comment: I really like this cd compared to most of the run of the mill Native american flute music that is out there...this is much more varied, and not nearly as boring as listening to a full album of flute music, ...I mean I like meatloaf, but not every night. good music, well done, glad I got it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Terrific
Comment: A wonderful CD that captures the essence of the Native Americans' spirit blended with electronic music. Perfect to medidate and to reach higher levels of consciousness.
Customer Rating:
Summary: *****five stars not two/could not change stars
Comment: Five stars......started my interest in this type of music Number one and two are the best i wanted to edit my star rating incorrect ***** stars
Customer Rating:
Summary: Bought this for 1 song!
Comment: I wanted "Wishes Of Happiness & Prosperity (Yeha-Hoha)" but they didn't have it available for download on Rhapsody so I bought the whole album here. Great price and I love the album... very relaxing!
Customer Rating:
Summary: This is not very good at all - way too electronic.
Comment: Native American chants dubbed over cheesy electronic music. Not very well produced at all. This CD - Native Heart: The Spirit of the North American Indian is a hundred times better. I've been to several inter-tribal pow-wow's and native singing is extremely powerful and deeply moving. This CD, with it's electronic bubble gum pop is a disgrace.
This has been on my wish list for a long time, and I just found it at my public library yesterday. I am so glad I didn't buy it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
