American Spirit

On this CD: 1. The Star-Spangled Banner (National Anthem, USA), for orchestra & voice/chorus, ad lib
Composed by John Stafford Smith
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Mannheim Steamroller, Mannheim Steamroller Symphony
Conducted by Chip Davis

2. American Spirit
Composed by Chip Davis
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Mannheim Steamroller, Mannheim Steamroller Symphony, C.W. McCall
Conducted by Chip Davis

3. America the Beautiful (original title "Materna")
Composed by Samuel A. Ward
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Mannheim Steamroller, Mannheim Steamroller Symphony
Conducted by Chip Davis, Duain Wolfe

4. Convoy
Composed by Chip Davis
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Mannheim Steamroller, Mannheim Steamroller Symphony, C.W. McCall
Conducted by Chip Davis, Duain Wolfe

5. Fanfare for the Common Man, for brass & percussion (from Symphony No. 3)
Composed by Aaron Copland
with Mannheim Steamroller, Oto Carrillo, Douglas Waddell, Ward Stare, Tage Larson, John Hagstrom, Adam Moen, Charlie Vernon, Mark Ridenour, Michael Folker, Dale Clevenger, Ted Atkatz, Melanie Cottle, Charles Schuchat, Gregory Flint
Conducted by Chip Davis

6. Yellowstone Morning
Composed by Chip Davis
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Mannheim Steamroller, Mannheim Steamroller Symphony
Conducted by Chip Davis

7. Heritage
Composed by Chip Davis
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Mannheim Steamroller, Mannheim Steamroller Symphony
Conducted by Chip Davis

8. Wolf Creek Pass
Composed by Chip Davis
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Mannheim Steamroller, Mannheim Steamroller Symphony, C.W. McCall
Conducted by Chip Davis

9. Home on the Range (original version)
Composed by Daniel E. Kelley
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Mannheim Steamroller, Mannheim Steamroller Symphony
Conducted by Chip Davis, Duain Wolfe

10. Mt. McKinley
Composed by Chip Davis
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Mannheim Steamroller, Mannheim Steamroller Symphony
Conducted by Chip Davis

11. Grand Canyon Suite, for orchestra Cloudburst
Composed by Ferde Grofe
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Mannheim Steamroller, Mannheim Steamroller Symphony
Conducted by Chip Davis

12. Tin Type
Composed by Chip Davis
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Mannheim Steamroller, Mannheim Steamroller Symphony, C.W. McCall
Conducted by Chip Davis, Duain Wolfe

13. Battle Hymn of the Republic
Composed by G. S. Scofield
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Mannheim Steamroller, Mannheim Steamroller Symphony
Conducted by Chip Davis

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American Spirit

American Spirit

Sacred Spirit: Chants and Dances of the Native Americans
Average customer rating:

back in time

Great CD

Very interesting. Worth buying.

THE best CD i've bought in a long long time!!!!

Soothing Native Music

Sacred Spirit: Chants and Dances of the Native Americans
Sacred Spirit
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009CIO
Release Date: 1998-07-28

Tracks:

How The West Was Lost (Yeha-Noha)
Winter Ceremony (Tor-Cheney-Haha)
Counterclockwise Circle Dance, The (Lay-O-Lay Ale Loya)
Celebrate Wild Rice (Ya-Na-Haha)
Cradlesong, The (Dawa)
Advice For The Young (Gitci-Manidoo)
Wishes Of Happiness & Prosperity (Yeha-Hoha)
Elevation (Te-Was-Ne)
Intertribal Song To Stop The Rain (Heya-Hee)
Heal The Soul (Shamanic Chant No 5)
Brandishing The Tomahawk (Yo-Hey-Omee)

Amazon.com

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

Customer Reviews:

back in time.......2007-05-12

This Cd actually makes my mind wander back in time and wonder what it was like living as and indian. The CD is a must for any music lover!

Great CD.......2007-05-08

I had heard mixed reviews of this CD, but I found it to be amazing.

Very interesting. Worth buying........2007-04-12

There are a few tracks that are really great on this CD. I expected more Native America chanting/singing and less electronic music. That being said, I really like the CD. It does strike a spiritual chord during some of the tracks. There are reviews here that look like they belong in a magazine. I will just say that if you like World Music or New Age music (and they ARE different), I suspect this is a very worthwhile CD to add to your collection.

THE best CD i've bought in a long long time!!!!.......2007-04-09

I was watching one of Youtube's clip of the Grand Canyon's Skywalk that opened up last year on an Indian reservation. The clip has this most beautiful trance-like mellow groove song on it and i HAD to find out what or who it was by. Thanks to the helpful people who posted a reply, i was able to find and obtain this CD. The song on that Youtube clip was called [ Ly-O-Lay Ale Loya (Circle Dance)]. As the title of this comment says, it IS the best CD i've bought in a VERY a long time. In fact i'm listening to it now as i'm writing this.
The combination of Trance, Newage, Lounge and tranquil music is enough to take you away. I wanna say it's like a combination of Deep Forest meets Jam and Spoon meets Enigma. I just can't put it into better words than the other people who has posted the same comments about this CD. I HIGHLY recommend buying this and enjoying it! I just can't seem to get tire of it!

Soothing Native Music.......2007-03-30

I am a fan of infusion between tribal beat and modern music. This collection is wonderful infusion between tribal beat and enchanting vocal blended with modern instrumental sound. If you like Deep Forest you will definitely love this. It is not like Enigma or Magna Canta but it has it's own charm. I am going to buy all Sacred Spirit volumes after hearing this.

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spiritual americana
Rich Heritage
Superb
Can't walk away from it!
Mana from Heaven

American Angels

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001ADB4Q
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

Holy Manna
Abbeville
Wondrous Love
Sweet Hour Of Prayer
Jewett
Dunlap's Creek
New Britain
The Morning Trumpet
Resignation
Poland
Wayfaring Stranger
Sweet By And By
Blooming Vale
Idumea (I)/Idumea (II)
Sweet Prospect
Shall We Gather At The River
Amanda
Invitation
Parting Hand
Angel Band

Amazon.com

This, Anonymous 4's final recording, is a break from their usual "early music" periods and locations; it presents American music, religious in nature, from the 18th and 19th centuries. And it's absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Their normal, exquisite technique and purity here blend to sound the way we imagined the ladies' choir in church meetings in America past might have sounded: sweet, sincere, and with harmonies recognizable yet somehow fresh. Some of the songs begin with the women singing "fa, so la" exercises, which was called "shape note" singing because some places taught singing with notes as shapes--circle, rectangle, diamond, triangle. But it's the music that counts, and there are treasures here. They include two versions of "Amazing Grace," one familiar, one with an unusual melody and a piece called "Blooming Vale" which is as sophisticated as anything on their previous albums. "Shall We Gather at the River" is performed with a clarity and loveliness that makes us forget that it's normally sung as background to movies about the Great Depression. The foursome sometimes sing in rich harmonies and occasionally alone or in pairs or trios. This is glorious Americana and highly recommended. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

spiritual americana.......2007-01-06

I have some of the older Anonymous 4 recordings which are more medieval
and gregorian in style (I love them!). They move on to cover spiritual
basics of the 1800s. If you like classical music, perfect harmonies
and spiritual americina, then you will be blessed!

Rich Heritage.......2006-10-11

Anonymous 4 consistently produces exquisite and authentically beautiful recordings and this one presents early American hymns in ways few groups can manage. Some tunes are highly recognizable while others are 'new' to me but a refreshing reminder of the singing heritage of religious societies in times past. For those who enjoy old hymns and authentic renderings, this is a must buy.

Superb .......2006-08-07

This collection of American Christian music is not only an enthralling musical experience but a spiritually uplifting one as well. Anonymous Four have transferred their luminous vocal quality to a new space with perfect success.

Can't walk away from it!.......2006-08-07

My only "complaint" about the CD is that I absolutely HAVE to sit and listen to the entire thing whenever I start it up! I usually have music playing in the background while doing other things, but not this one! There are no tracks that I find myself wanting to skip over as in most collections. In fact, I usually find myself going back and listening to selected tracks again (and again and...) after taking the hour+ to listen to the whole thing through once.

These four ladies produce a unique and remarkable sound. I can't recommend it enough.

Mana from Heaven.......2006-05-08

I think the title of this CD is perfect. I first heard an interview for this CD on Public Radio and fell in love. I had never heard Anonymous 4 before then but look for all I can find of their music now. The title is perfect as the women sound like Angels and the music lifts the spirit. I find myself singing the old version of Amazing Grace all the time now. Incredible and a huge blessing to all who hear it.

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TRADITIONAL
Simply Enjoy
Haunting
Flute-tastic.
Powerful healing tool

Earth Spirit
R. Carlos Nakai
Manufacturer: Canyon Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001371
Release Date: 1993-11-23

Tracks:

Shaman's Call
Canyon Reverie
In Media Res
Gateway
Athabascan Song
Coyote Animus
Song Of The Evening Star
Ancient Dreams
Catfish Muse
Star Chant
Aura Aurealis
Crystal Canyon
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Earth Spirit

Product Description

1. Shamens Call
2. Canyon Reverie
3. In Media Res
4. Gateway
5. Athabascn Song
6. Coyote Animus
7. Song of the Evening Star
8. Ancient Dreams
9. Catfish Muse
10. Star Chant
11. Aura Aurealis
12. Crystal Canyon
13. Omaha Song
14. Nemi
15. Earth Spirit

Format: CD

Amazon.com essential recording

This collection of solo flute pieces from Navajo-Ute musician R. Carlos Nakai is an evocative delight. The album consists of mostly original material, from the composition "Canyon Reverie," to the improvisational "In Media Res," to "Athabascan Song," an arrangement of a traditional song. The latter in particular stands out, with a faster rhythm and more lilting melody than most of the other pieces. There's also "Ancient Dreams," performed on a bone whistle; the instrument almost exceeds the upper range of human hearing, and Nakai occasionally sounds like he's imitating birdcalls. A classically trained musician, Nakai blends musical traditions to create a whole that reminds one, on occasion, of Japanese shakuhachi music. --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

TRADITIONAL .......2007-07-20

THIS OF ALL OF MY COLLECTION OF CARLOS NAKAI, IS MY VERY FAVORITE AND LISTEN TO IT EVERYDAY. WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT IT WAS IN CASSETTE. I WORE IT OUT. WHEN CD CAME ALONG I WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE IT AGAIN. IF YOU LONG FOR THE DAYS GONE BY IN NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORIC MUSIC RELM, THIS IS FOR YOU.

Simply Enjoy.......2007-06-02

Transports you to a place of Healing. May the Creator watch over you Carlos Nakai. Best (contemporary) Native Music around.

Haunting.......2007-01-04

Makes a strong connection between earth and spirit. It doesn't get any better than this.

Flute-tastic........2005-11-09

This is an album I got once after a trip to New Mexico, and obviously every time I hear it I'm transported right back to Santa Fe, on a cool night with the smell of mesquite in the air. I'm no expert, but his native american flute is so wonderful and peaceful, and sounds just as I'd expect and want it to. The music is quite relaxing and great to daydream to, and I'll assume "Earth Spirit" is in many a massage parlor. Highly recommended.

Powerful healing tool.......2005-10-08

Have used this recording for many years in my practice and needed to replace it in CD form.

Sacred Spirit, Vol. 2: More Chants and Dances of the Native Americans

Average customer rating:

Amazing!
Relaxing With Sacred Spirits II
Yet another excellent CD from the same producers
Good but not excellent as Vol 1
FABULOUS!

Sacred Spirit, Vol. 2: More Chants and Dances of the Native Americans
Sacred Spirit
Manufacturer: Higher Octave
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005176Y
Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

Intro: Gods & Heroes
Looking Far North
Dela Dela
Land Of Promise
The State Of Grace
Yane - Heja - Hee
A - La - Ke
May You Walk In Sunshine
The Spirit
O - Loa - Ki - Lee
That Noble Dream
The Sad Eyed Chief

Amazon.com

Given the multi-million-copy selling success of Sacred Spirit: Chants and Dances of the Native Americans, its follow-up, Sacred Spirit II is bound to have a built-in audience. Like its predecessor, the collection mixes chant and song with dance beats and electronic instrumentation. While tracks such as "Dela Dela" and "Yane-Heja-Hee" meld these elements most effectively, the overall effect of the synthesized sound is heavily over the top and distracting from the gentle melodies and heartfelt cries of Native music at its best. A prime example is the tender and lovely female vocal on "May You Walk in Sunshine," obscured by overly aggressive accompaniment. A more solid and aesthetically pleasing choice for the genre is Prophecy: A Native American Collection, which achieves a finer balance of modern and ancient. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Amazing!.......2007-06-13

If you enjoyed Sacred Spirit I, you will love this one too! I can't stop listening to it.

Relaxing With Sacred Spirits II.......2007-05-07

A new type of music for the soul. It's wonderful. It's beautiful. It's exciting. And worth listening to. It's Native American chants and dances
done with some of the most amazing music I've ever heard.

The music has a rhythmic beat that's very catchy, but very soothing. I enjoyed it immensely.

Yet another excellent CD from the same producers.......2007-04-22

Continuing from the first great CD, Sacred Spirit II brings you more of the great mix of Native American music with modern grooves and beats.
I highly recommend this CD as well !!!

Good but not excellent as Vol 1.......2007-01-26

I expected more of this volume since the first one is real extraordinary, and seems to be hard to beat. However is good enough to have it. Good production and most of the tracks are in the same mood of the first volume.

FABULOUS!.......2007-01-15

We bought this CD while visiting Arizona last summer. We loved it so much that we have purchased this copy through Amazon for a friend as a Christmas Gift. He loves it too! This is a great combination of spiritual, Native music and chants along with "pop" melodies. I normally play inspirational CD's....lots of Native flute music, and meditation CD's but this one (and also Sacred Spirit Vol. 1) I can play when I have guests over and they do not fall asleep!
Love it!

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Great Sound!
A pleasant surprise from the Army Band.
Altissimo! Finally Has a Winner!
Foward March! America's Great Marches
Forward March!

Forward March! Great American Marches
US Army Band
Manufacturer: Altissimo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2005-05-03

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The Invincible Eagle
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The Purple Carnival
National Spirit March
The Virginians
Washington Post March
AmericansWe
Barnum and Bailey's Favorite
The Stars and Stripes Forever

Customer Reviews:

Great Sound!.......2007-05-19

The sound quality is the best I've ever heard on a march CD -- bright and crisp -- no muffled cymbals here, but also no overly-brassy brass. I'm not too keen on some of the selections (The Virginians, Barnum and Bailey's), but others (like Americans We) are truly beautiful. Create your own playlist and go out for a walk to this music -- just great!

A pleasant surprise from the Army Band........2005-08-15

The Forward March CD is a great collection of marches. I have listened to the CD three times in the last few weeks and my students have replayed the CD over and over at the band room. A worthwhile addition to your library.

Altissimo! Finally Has a Winner!.......2005-08-02

Finally a CD from Altissimo! of decent length with a solid march program. Instead of the usual patriotic dribble that we normally get on this label at last we have some real marches!Many of the selections are well known, but there are a few gems here. The performances are first-rate as to be expected by this premier band. For a change it looks like Altissimo! put together a winner from the extensive library of the bands' recorded music. Most likely none of the pieces played here are current recordings, but are taken from the bands own library which is what Altissimo! does with all of their products. In other words this is not an original recording. Still, the material is good and worthwhile. The program notes are better than usual as well. Altissimo! is slowly getting more professional in their products. Its been a gradual process indeed!

Foward March! America's Great Marches.......2005-05-08

FORWARD MARCH!IS A NATIONAL TREASURE!

THE 17 GREATEST AMERICAN MARCHES? THEY ARE RECREATED ON THIS NEW CD BY THE U.S. ARMY BAND, "PERSHING'S OWN".

FOR 130 YEARS THESE 17 NATIONAL MARCHES HAVE "INSPIRED US, MARCHED TROOPS INTO FORMATION, CELEBRATED OUR NATIONAL PRIDE", AND ENTERTAINED US IN CONCERT. NOW FORWARD MARCH! SHOWCASES AMERICA'S GREATEST PATRIOTIC MARCHES-EACH MARCH WRITTEN WITH PRIDE BY AN AMERICAN AND PERFORMED FLAWLESSLY IN EVERY SENSE BY THE U.S. ARMY BAND UNDER LEADER AND COMMANDER COLONEL GARY F. LAMB.

COL LAMB HAS INCLUDED THE MARCHES THAT I THINK WOULD MAKE ANYONE'S "A LIST", SUCH AS OUR NATIONAL MARCH, SOUSA'S "STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER" AND THE ESSENTIAL "WASHINGTON POST". BUT SINCE A CONSTANT 120 BEATS PER MINUTE "MARCH TEMPO" CAN BECOME MONOTONOUS(IF YOU'RE NOT MARCHING!), COL LAMB HAS INCLUDED THE COMPLEX (AND DIFFICULT!) "COMMANDO MARCH" BY SAMUEL BARBER(WHOSE MUSIC WAS USED IN THE MOVIE PLATOON) AND THE VERY SLIGHTLY SLOWER PACED "WASHINGTON GRAYS" , THE OLDEST MARCH IN THIS COLLECTION(1861) TO CHANGE THE PACE-LITERALLY. "WASHINGTON GRAYS", LIKE "COMMANDO MARCH" IS A CONCERT MARCH. IT HAS MANY CONTRASTS IN MOOD AND DYNAMICS, WHICH COL LAMB AND THE BAND DEMONSTRATE SUBERBLY, USING ANY OPPORTUNITY THE MUSIC PRESENTS FOR CREATING CONTRAST AND INTEREST --VERY IMPORTANT WHEN THE CD CONTAINS ONLY ONE GENRE! EACH MARCH IS TREATED WITH THE SAME CARE AND IN SOME PASSAGES ALMOST REVERENCE. VIRTUOSITY IS EFFORTLESS---THE HARD SOUNDS EASY! EXAMPLES ARE THE FAMOUS PICCOLOS IN "STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER" , AND THE BARITONE/FRENCH HORNS(HEROIC INSTRUMENTS!) AS THEY ENJOY THE HIGH TESTOSTERONE OPENING FANFARE OF "THE VIRGINIANS" (THE LATTER MARCH IS THE YOUNGEST IN THE GROUP(1992), BUT IT CLEARLY DESERVES MEMBERSHIP.)

"THE CHIMES OF LIBERTY", "NATIONAL EMBLEM", AND "AMERICANS WE", WERE CLEARLY COMPOSED WITH NATIONAL PRIDE ---AND ON THIS CD THE PREMIER MUSICAL ORGANIZATION OF THE U.S. ARMY PERFORMS THEM WITH PARTICULAR PRIDE .

THESE "GREAT 17" MARCHES, OUR NATIONAL MUSICAL TREASURES, ARE HONORED ONCE MORE, AND INSPIRE US ONCE MORE THANKS TO THE SKILL AND DEVOTION OF THE U.S. ARMY BAND AND IT'S LEADER COLONEL LAMB. WELL DONE SOLDIERS!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FORWARD MARCH!
RON BOWERS

Forward March! .......2005-05-04

FORWARD MARCH! is an enjoyable and stimulating album which provides an unusual mix of traditional marches and not often heard compositions.

The United States Army Band is magnificent in its superb technical presentation of the broad spectrum of music contained on the CD and that unquestionably makes it worth acquiring.

Altissimo! Recordings once again educates listeners, as it did in HAIL TO THE CHIEF, by exposing them to pieces which have historical as well as musical significance. It carefully points out those works which are parade marches versus concert marches --- describing the Washington Grays as the "forerunner" of the latter.

The documentation which accompanies the CD provides a brief but tantalizing sense of who or what prompted the composition. Consequently, a far better appreciation for each selection is the result. The overall effect is a noteworthy collection of thoroughly enjoyable music for all to hear!

FORWARD MARCH! is a must for those who enjoy the uplifting of spirit which the march as a style of music provides!

Average customer rating:

I liked it
Almost as Good as the Christmas Music
igottaview
Manheim Steamroller's American Spirit
American Spirit: Mannheim Stemroller

American Spirit
Mannheim Steamroller
Manufacturer: American Gramaphone
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000095J69
Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

Star Spangled Banner
American Spirit
America The Beautiful
Convoy
Fanfare For The Common Man
Yellowstone Morning
Heritage
Wolf Creek Pass
Home On The Range
Mt. Mckinley
Cloudburst
Tin Type
Battle Hymn Of The Republic

Customer Reviews:

I liked it.......2007-06-30

I liked the CD overall. The choral numbers build very nicely and Home on the Range is a unique item done in this style.

Almost as Good as the Christmas Music.......2007-05-27

I love Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas music, so I've been collecting their music for other holidays as well. I wish they'd avoided the occasional speaking parts in this but I love most of the musical parts. They did a good job on the Aaron Copland piece! I'll be listening to it other than on July 4th.

igottaview.......2007-03-08

GREAT ALBUM! Not quite as BIG as Trans Siberian but still a keeper!

Manheim Steamroller's American Spirit.......2007-02-13

Another excellent CD I'd recommend to all ages, even us oldsters!

American Spirit: Mannheim Stemroller.......2007-01-09

Adequate, but not as inspirational as I'd hoped. Much reciting.

Blessings to Amazon!

Average customer rating:

American Flyer
Great vocals on this one!!!!!
A supergroup that never was...
What Might Have Been...
American Flyer - undiscovered gem

American Flyer/Spirit of a Woman
American Flyer
Manufacturer: Collector's Choice
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000EWO3W
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

Light Of Your Love
Such A Beautiful Feeling
Back In '57
Lady Blue Eyes
Let Me Down Easy
M
The Woman In Your Heart
Love Has No Pride
Queen Of All My Days
Drive Away
Call Me, Tell Me
End Of A Love Song
Spirit Of A Woman
Gamblin' Man
My Love Comes Alive
Victoria
Dear Carmen
I'm Blowin' Away
Flyer
The Good Years
Keep On Tryin'

Product Description

1. Light Of Your Love
2. Such A Beautiful Feeling
3. Back In '57
4. Lady Blue Eyes
5. Let Me Down Easy
6. M
7. Woman In Your Heart, The
8. Love Has No Pride
9. Queen Of All My Days
10. Drive Away
11. Call Me, Tell Me
12. End Of A Love Song
13. Spirit Of A Woman
14. Gamblin' Man
15. My Love Comes Alive
16. Victoria
17. Dear Carmen
18. I'm Blowin' Away
19. Flyer
20. Good Years, The
21. Keep On Tryin'

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

American Flyer.......2007-03-17

Have the albums. It was great to get on CD. Excellent quality. Pure Praire League spin off group.

Great vocals on this one!!!!!.......2006-09-01

If you appreciate Craig Fuller (Little Feast,Pure Prarie League)and Steve Katz (BS&T) vocals and harmonies--then this cd of its only 2 albums is a definite must. I have both albums on LP which are rare and hard to fine--when they came out on CD I did not hestiate to buy this one. The songs are mostly love songs up tempo and slow with incrediable lyrics. Too bad the albums did not get the airplay they deserved. The vocals are excellent--blended well together--I think people would love to hear this 2 cd set on a frequent basis--it puts your mind at ease znd makes you think of the love you have had in your life. Very emotional. You should also check out the recent release of Pure Prairie League's new album with Craig Fuller back as lead singer--excellent and also check out the 3 albums he made with Little Feat between 1989 and 1994 before they got the girl lead singer. Little Feat is not the same without Craig Fuller. Also check out the first 4 BS & T albums with Steve Katz as lead singer on a few cuts--simply amazing--the man can sing and write!!! Don't miss this album!!!!!

A supergroup that never was..........2005-07-17

I give this cd four stars: five stars for the first album (American Flyer reaching #87 on BB album charts in 1976) and three for the follow up album (Spirit of a Woman reaching #171 in 1977). This interesting combination of musicians deserved so much more than a rather obscure note in music history. The first album is the real gem in my opinion: a nice collection of soft rock, not unlike Bread, CSN and America. Beautiful harmonies with beautiful string arrangements by George Martin work the best with these guys like my favourite songs 'Light of your love' 'Such a beautiful feeling' 'Let me down easy' (their only hit reaching #80 in 1976). To tell you the truth the second album hasn't got any songs that really stick because these songs are less pop and more country. In fact I only let the cd play the first 12 songs, but these songs are definitely worth your money!

What Might Have Been..........2004-12-12

There's no arguing the superb (and diverse) mix of talent in this band, but the execution is something less than inspiring, particularly on the second album, Spirit of a Woman. Both albums are easy to listen to and display excellent writing, playing, and singing. Just the same, there's a shortage of real fire behind it, and I find my attention wandering well before it's over. If I would point out a particular flaw, I'd say the somewhat overblown arrangements may have been the wrong ingredient for an otherwise perfect recipe. Some songs, in my opinion, could have been stripped of their glossy orchestration to reveal much more personal and satisfying portraits. Too much layering suggests a lack of confidence in their material. To the contrary, they're great songs swimming in superfluous production.

American Flyer - undiscovered gem.......2004-09-23

I agree 100% with the above comments. American Flyer's music was superb ! If you like them you may also adore music by the group AMERICA.

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Where have I heard this before?
Just Beautiful
Native Spirit CD, 1999 release
"NATIVE SPIRIT" SPEAKS to the inner soul
Great price for a GREAT CD.

Native Spirit
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000IPWY
Release Date: 1999-06-22

Tracks:

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Customer Reviews:

Where have I heard this before?.......2006-04-05

The music on this CD is the same as the music on "Spirit Winds: Native American Flute with Nature." I checked the copywrite info. On this CD it says copywrite 1998 BCI Music.

On "Spirit Winds. . ." copywrite 1994 North Wind Press.

Wonder what that's about.

Just Beautiful.......2004-04-16

I was really suprised at just how beautiful and moving this album is. It is one of those rare recordings that makes a special place in your heart and you know what you've been given is beyond value. Put this in after a long days work, have a small glass of wine and rediscover your peace.

Native Spirit CD, 1999 release.......2003-12-07

I ordered this CD, as illustrated and after carefully checking the sample music, and Amazon.ca sent me the wrong one -- they sent a CD that was released in 2001, has different music on it, and which has different cover art from the one you see here on the page. I have since been in correspondence with Customer Service trying to find out whether I can get the CD I originally requested and which continues to be advertised. I keep getting responses that do not answer my question. I am very frustrated with Amazon.ca.

"NATIVE SPIRIT" SPEAKS to the inner soul.......2002-02-04

The varied artists locked within the plastic cover of this cherished collection of NATIVE AMERICAN TUNES have been done an injustice. For the clarity of notes carried by the flute and string instruments coupled with nature's own sounds NOTHING can surpass the experience gained by the listener. All twelve cuts delivers actuality of location and if meditation is the goal, one can easily be transferred into the scene painted by the music. "NAVAJO PRIDE" draws from the depths of serenity while, "LONE WARRIOR" and "RAIN PRAYER" restores a sense of personal accomplishment. During the "PUEBLO SUNRISE", you should experience, as I did, the lure of the native dancer as he creeps along the river edge taunting the rays of the morning sun. The entire collection is better than any I have heard or have in my possession.
- FEATHER IN THE STORM -

Great price for a GREAT CD........2001-03-29

I spotted this video in a clearance bin and took a chance. I actually bought it to listen to in the car to soothe my baby and get him to sleep during road trips. I've read that Native American music is great for that because the drum reminds them of the sound of the mother's heartbeat. And overall Native American music is much more pleasant and soothing to listen to than stuff you find on the radio usually. Not only did it work on him, but I remained calm during every trip and didn't even come close to giving into any road rage or any of the other frustrations that usually accompany a few hours in the car. I highly recommend this CD, and you can't beat the price.

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Don't miss it!
An excellent introduction.

Spirit Songs: The Best of Bill Miller
Bill Miller
Manufacturer: Vanguard Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-03-16

Tracks:

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Praises
Faith Of Child
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Every Mountain I Climb
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Customer Reviews:

Don't miss it!.......2004-04-25

I had never heard of Bill Miller until recently attending several of his performances at a local Indian Market. I kept going back to hear and absorb more, and afterwards, ordered several cd's, including this one. I wonder how and why I could have avoided hearing of him and missing out on his fantastic music for so long. Mr. Miller is a consummate musician and his lyrics and music evoke unimaginable heartfelt emotion and imagery. He is a master of a broad range of genres, keeping his style fresh and unique. His voice, guitar, and flute are instruments of great beauty and power. His music is a treasure. I found nothing long-winded about this cd, in fact, it left me wanting to hear more.

An excellent introduction........2004-04-07

Vanguard took up the difficult task of summarizing Bill Miller's amazing career in 16 songs and did it wonderfully. This is an excellent introduction to the career of this deeply spiritual folk-country-blues-rocking singer/songwriter/guitarist/flutist of Mohican heritage. While a long-winded description of the man and his music, it is very accurate. Whether you're looking for some sort of spiritual enlightenment or just good music, "Spirit Songs" is a must-own.

The Essential Leontyne Price: Spirituals, Hymns & Sacred Songs

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The Price Club
A living legend
not your daddy's old timey spiritual
Immaculate Vocals of Leontyne Price
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The Essential Leontyne Price: Spirituals, Hymns & Sacred Songs

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Release Date: 1997-01-14

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Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit - Various Artists
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Tracks:

Holy, Holy, Holy - Leontyne Price
Lead, Kindly Light - Leontyne Price
Blessed Assurance - Leontyne Price
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Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior - Leontyne Price
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Bless This House - Leontyne Price
I Need Thee Every Hour - Leontyne Price
Schlesische Volkslieder: Fairest Lord Jesus - Leontyne Price
I Wonder As I Wander - Leontyne Price
Ave Maria - Leontyne Price
Porgy And Bess: Summertime - Leontyne Price
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Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing - Leontyne Price
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Leontyne Price
Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Leontyne Price

Customer Reviews:

The Price Club.......2005-04-28

"I am here," said Leontyne Price when interviewed as she opened the new Metropolitan Opera with Samuel Barber's underrated ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, "and you will know that I am the best and will hear me. The color of my skin or the kink of my hair or the spread of my mouth has nothing to do with what you are listening to." Back in the 1960s Price was one of the greatest divas in all of opera, and it wasn't just her voice but her magnificent stage presence, combined with her social activism. All of the above come into play in this collection of secular songs and ditties, some of them traditional plantation chanties and others, art songs and a scattering of pop music. And some of them, like Gershwin's "Summertime," cross the ever-permeable boundaries between Broadway and classical. These recordings were made at different times in Price's career, and her voice, while always angelic, has different shadings and reaches a different range of timbre in each separate recording date, but there is no question that, as time goes by, she is able to impart a richness of life experience noticeably absent from some of her earlier work.

"Ave Maria" sounds heavenly no matter which way you slice it, and as for "I Wonder As I Wander," it brings tears to your eyes. If you have a heart that's beating you will be moved by this rendition. "Ein feste Burg" is pretty strong, but Price seems more comfortable with the traditional spirituals, though perhaps it is the slightly off-kilter sounds of the Ambrosian Singers (what a name) who back her up on many of these tracks, that detract slightly from the experience. Compare "Lead Kindly Light" for a clear sense of what constitutes authority vs. what is a wee bit overproduced. If you had this compilation, and perhaps one of Leontyne Price's Christmas albums, you could attain nirvana any time you wanted to, just flip a switch and close your eyes, let her lift you up on wings of song.

A living legend.......2005-03-10

Leontyne Price (still alive) and already passing into immortality amongst vocal artists, both classical and popular. Leontyne Price stands at the pinnacle of her classical art, but those who only know her work in La Forza del destino or the Verdi Requiem are in for a heart rending treat with this album where Leontyne Price goes home to her roots in Mississippi and gives an unabashed account of the classic spirituals she sang as a young woman. Like John Mc Cormacks rendering of Irish songs there is a personal longing and devotion expressed here that reveals a side of the artist not known in the bulk of their "classical" repetoire. A sense of going home like Citizen Kane's rosebud, or as Dorothy Gale observes at the end of the Wizard of Oz "everything I could ever have wanted was right in my own backyard "

not your daddy's old timey spiritual.......2004-06-23

Agreed this is a good cd for a beautiful voice, but this is not, repeat not, for someone who wants to hear that old-timey religious fervor that you think of when you've been to a Black Baptist hand-clapping, standing, swaying, and singing service.

Immaculate Vocals of Leontyne Price.......2003-12-31

IMMACULATE, SUPERB vocal range and style! There's no other words that can complement Miss Leontyne Price's vocal arrangements. Miss Price's voice is strong, and shrills very nicely to the instruments played on many songs listed on this double CD which is a joy to treasure; every song listed are songs I was raised to hearing and singing. Miss Price is the reason why many of these songs remain in popularity and presently used. Miss Leontyne Price has been incredible in many of her past performances. This is my fourth CD of Miss Price and I am glad to own this particular CD forever and ever. Many thanks to the executors who found this remarkable album and upgraded it to a CD format! **Angi**

Great Gospel Stuff.......2001-04-12

This is a great CD. The only problem I have with it is that on some of the selections there is a boy's choir screaming in the background, and this takes away (a bit) from her performance. That said, her best selections are those that are either unaccompanied or those where her voice is not buried. Songs that strike me are - His Name So Sweet, He's Got The Whole World, Were You There, I Wonder as I Wander, Lift Every Voice and Sing, and my all time favourite Summertime. Enough said.

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