Lone Pine Canyon

by Golana

Overview

Although the term "new age" has become slightly passe as a strictly defined genre of music, there's still a strong market for the kind of graceful, lushly textured meditational music created by this flutist and five-time NAMMY nominee. This innovative master of the Native American flute created this deeply contemplative collection -- which finds him collaborating with acoustic guitars, pianos, and the brilliant, romantic violin harmonies of Charlie Bisharat -- amid the beauty of the Angeles National Forest. His liner notes feature little vignettes to enhance the musical images, but they seem largely unnecessary as the listener digs in. The title track, featuring piano, violin, and cello, is a moody, mystical entry passage that grows more sacred with the small choir accompanying flute and the crisp acoustic guitar lines of "Cerro Noroeste." Golana composed most of the songs with the exception of two classic Rachmaninoff pieces (the slightly melancholy yet still dream-inspiring Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and the dramatic, orchestrally enhanced Piano Concerto No. 2 Op. 18 and the traditional piece "Just as I Am," performed entirely by flutes (including those of Judy Goldwater) and choir voices. Every fan of this type of music will enjoy Golana's music, but for flute lovers, it's a must. ~ Jonathan Widran

Product Details

Release Date:	06/29/2004
Label:	SPRING HILL
UPC:	0718795604623

Tracks

1. Lone Pine Canyon
2. Cerro Noroeste
3. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Var 18-Op. 43
4. May There Be a Road
5. Three Steps from Heaven
6. No. 449
7. Yacqui Girl
8. Walk Softly
9. Ordinary Man
10. Piano Concerto No. 2, Adagio-Op. 18
11. Just as I Am

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Golana   Primary Artist,Flute,Flute (Alto),Flute (Bass)
Paul Tavenner   Percussion,Drums
Scott Hartley   Piano,Keyboards,Piano (Grand)
David Chamberlin   Vocals,Keyboards,Percussion,Choir/Chorus,Guitar (Bass),Guitar (Acoustic)
Cameron Stone   Cello
Charlie Bisharat   Violin
Steve Chamberlin   Vocals,Choir/Chorus

Technical Credits

Bill Horwedel   Art Direction
Paul Tavenner   Mastering
Scott Hartley   Arranger
Ryan Conley   Design,Artwork
David Chamberlin   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer
Golana   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Traditional   Composer