Ancestral Voices

by William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai

Overview

R. Carlos Nakai is one of the world's leading virtuosos on the Native American (or cedar) flute. Unfettered by its technical limitations, he explores the expressive qualities of the instrument. William Eaton is one of the world's leading performers on and inventors of plucked string instruments. Together, Nakai and Eaton share a passion for connecting with spirituality and heritage through musical exploration. Ancestral Voices, their third collaboration, showcases their musical talents and their sound design and compositional expertise. This CD has a symphonic structure. There are three major movements: "Witnesses," "First People," and "Dreamers." Each movement has six parts. There is no musical theme, but a deep spiritual connection runs through the entire album. The atmospheres and soundscapes are grand. This is a must-have for collectors of Native American music and atmospheric minimalism. It will appeal to fans of Coyote Oldman, Douglas Spotted Eagle, and Spirit Nation. ~ Jim Brenholts

Product Details

Release Date:	12/15/1993
Label:	CANYON RECORDS
UPC:	0729337701021

Tracks

1. I. Witnesses: Dreaming a Life
2. I. Witnesses: Beyond the Edge
3. I. Witnesses: Caravanserai
4. I. Witnesses: Indios Mythos
5. I. Witnesses: Stone Mirage
6. I. Witnesses: Unfolding Sky
7. II. First People: First Voices
8. II. First People: Covenants Shared
9. II. First People: Promise Given
10. II. First People: Making Thunder
11. II. First People: Returing As Clouds
12. II. First People: In the Silver Glow
13. III. Dreamers: Walking the Shining Earth
14. III. Dreamers: Dreams of the Children
15. III. Dreamers: Earth Chant
16. III. Dreamers: Saguaros
17. III. Dreamers: Life Seeking Eternity
18. III. Dreamers: Many Flags

Album Credits

Performance Credits

R. Carlos Nakai   Primary Artist,Flute,Claves,Shaker,Voices,Gourd Rattle,Native American Flute,Eagle-Bone Whistle,Whistle (Human)
William Eaton   Primary Artist,Harp,Koto,Lyre,Guitar,Vihuela,Harp Guitar,Guitar (12 String),Guitar (Synthesizer)
The Black Lodge Singers   Guest Artist,Vocals,Drums
Bill Douglas   Drums

Technical Credits

Jack Miller   Editing,Engineer
William Eaton   Producer,Performer,Liner Notes
R. Carlos Nakai   Producer,Liner Notes
Allen Moore   Engineer
Dan Lomahaftewa   Artwork
John Running   Photography
Raymond A. Boley   Executive Producer
Robert Doyle   Liner Notes,Producer