Tappin' the Earth's Backbone
Track Listings
| 1. Legends of Glacier |
| 2. When Napi Roasted Gophers |
| 3. Thunderman |
| 4. Speak to me Grandma |
| 5. The Bear Who Stole the Chinook |
| 6. Sometimes Eagles |
| 7. Over Tokyo and Berlin (Traditional WWII Blackfeet Warrior Song) |
| 8. Tappin' the Earth's Backbone |
| 9. Letter to the World |
Editorial Reviews
J. Poet, Native People Magazine July/August 2003
A collection for Americana radio. Gladstone's rich, expressive tenor brings to mind Gordon Lightfoot, with strong melodics and lyrics.
Product Description
"Tappin'" is an album whose stories spring from the east slope of the Rockies, in and adjacent to Glacier/Waterton International Peace Park. Six new songs, two remakes of "classic" Gladstone and a traditional Blackfeet drumming song round out the CD, the ninth of Jack Gladstone's career, and his fourth project with Lloyd Maines, producer of Dixie Chicks' Grammy Winner 2003 "Home" album.
In this album, Jack has fused local legend and history with events and issues encompassing global experience. Its focus, in both vision and breadth, concerns the human condition - past, present and future.
The title cut celebrates the kinship of the planet's mountain peoples to the earth. "It rocks, says Jack "about as hard as its dobro and saxophone (the lead instruments) will allow."
Three cuts on the album are more geared toward the younger set, but should be enjoyed by adult children as well. These include stories about "Napi" the trickster. As with all Napi stories, there are elements of deceit, humor, greed and "just desserts" woven within.
War, and its consequences on our young men, is addressed in Sometimes Eagles. A haunting cameo guest appearance is made on the album by retired Air Force trumpeter Sergeant J. Constantine of Great Falls.
September 11 spawned a torrent of poetry and song. Jack assumes a reflective position in the album's finale, Letter to the World. Letter is a call to transcend economics, politics and religion to find the bond of our common humanity.
This album is the tightest and best produced work of Jack's career. The rhythmic foundation with players from Montana, keeps the organic base intact. The album is well crafted, musically and lyrically - the dividend of experience and alliance with the best musicians and engineers available.
Tappin' the Earth's Backbone
Tappin' the Earth's Backbone,Jack Gladstone,Hawkstone Productions
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Jack Gladstone Manufacturer: Jack Gladstone ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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ASIN: B000CAH43Y Release Date: 2005-01-11 |
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Tappin' the Earth's Backbone
Manufacturer: Hawkstone Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0000C6E3U Release Date: 2002-10-01 |
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Album Description
"Tappin'" is an album whose stories spring from the east slope of the Rockies, in and adjacent to Glacier/Waterton International Peace Park. Six new songs, two remakes of "classic" Gladstone and a traditional Blackfeet drumming song round out the CD, the ninth of Jack Gladstone's career, and his fourth project with Lloyd Maines, producer of Dixie Chicks' Grammy Winner 2003 "Home" album.In this album, Jack has fused local legend and history with events and issues encompassing global experience. Its focus, in both vision and breadth, concerns the human condition - past, present and future.
The title cut celebrates the kinship of the planet's mountain peoples to the earth. "It rocks, says Jack "about as hard as its dobro and saxophone (the lead instruments) will allow."
Three cuts on the album are more geared toward the younger set, but should be enjoyed by adult children as well. These include stories about "Napi" the trickster. As with all Napi stories, there are elements of deceit, humor, greed and "just desserts" woven within.
War, and its consequences on our young men, is addressed in Sometimes Eagles. A haunting cameo guest appearance is made on the album by retired Air Force trumpeter Sergeant J. Constantine of Great Falls.
September 11 spawned a torrent of poetry and song. Jack assumes a reflective position in the album's finale, Letter to the World. Letter is a call to transcend economics, politics and religion to find the bond of our common humanity.
This album is the tightest and best produced work of Jack's career. The rhythmic foundation with players from Montana, keeps the organic base intact. The album is well crafted, musically and lyrically - the dividend of experience and alliance with the best musicians and engineers available.
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