Song Carrier

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On 1995's Song Carrier flutist Robert Mirabal creates a sweeping universe of ancient Native wisdom and metaphysical dreams. Here the flute maker and musician employs deep, round drums, eagle-bone flute, rattles, and rainsticks for a lovely, solitary music rooted in ritual and tradition. Mirabal's flute soars in plaintive melodies over gentle, ominous rhythms, as in "Yellow Ram's Song" and "If Ghosts Could Dream," while settling into intimacy on "Taos Summer Nights" and "Rainsong." Mirabal does a splendid job meshing the calls of birds, crickets, and other natural sounds into the album, as on the chatty "Taos Winter's Memory of Spring," where a soothing flute and chirpy birds interact amidst swooping rattles. Though the recording spawns a dark tone, the album is still beautiful for its masterful connection with Native mystical realms. --Karen K. Hugg

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Song Carrier

Song Carrier
Satie for Relaxation
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Precursor of "Muzak"
 Satie for Relaxation

Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B00004L8HP
Release Date: 2000-04-14

Tracks:

  1. 3 Gymnopedies: No.1
  2. 3 Gymnopedies: No.2
  3. 3 Gymnopedies: No.3
  4. The Sting Of The Medusa
  5. Caress - John White
  6. Gold Dust
  7. The Poor Man's Reverie - John White
  8. Gymnopdie No.1 - Richard Stoltzman/Nancy Allen
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  10. 3 Gnossiennes: No.2 - Ikuyo Kamiya
  11. 3 Gnossiennes: No.3 - Ikuyo Kamiya
  12. Topics Thoroughly Covered: The Carrier Of Big Stones
  13. Prld In Tapestry
  14. I Want You
  15. Gymnopedie No.2 - Michala Petri/Lars Hannibal
  16. Cold Pieces (Tunes To Chase Away): II: Modestement
  17. Prld Of The Heroic Gate Of Heaven - John White
  18. Nocturne No.2 - Ikuyo Kamiya

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Precursor of "Muzak".......2006-03-11

Erik Satie cultivated his fame as an obscure pianist within the smokey cabernet-cafes high on the hill of Montmartre - a trendy, artist haunt in the shadow of Sacre Coere cathdrel overlooking 19th-century Paris. His novel music, isolated lifestyle and unusual fashion (always a dark velvet suit and derby) were eccentric yet endeared him to - not only to the poets, writers and artists of Montmartre - but to the Parisian musical elite. Another oddity of Satie was his contentment - and sometimes insistance - that his music be relegated to the background as to not interfere with patron's festivities. Where Beethoven or Wagner would have cringed to have their compositions played as "musical wallpaper" (or featured on a "Relaxation" recording like this), Erik Satie would likely have been pleased. In this respect, his music was perhaps the precursor of modern "Muzak" heard by many an elevator user.

Over three-forths of Satie's compositions are for solo piano. Often he gave these pieces strange titles and programmic references - such as his most famous work, Gymnopedies, which is related to some ancient festival honoring Apollo. In fact, this gentle, melodic piece so charmed Debussy that he composed an orchestral version of it, emphasising its dreamy qualities. However, on this CD, this famous piece is heard four times in different variations, which presents a great risk of trivialization and weariness. That is one downfall of this collection.

Satie's music indeed does fit well with the "Relaxation" theme with its simple, slower-paced, child-like innocent melodies bathed in rich, yet austere harmonies. In this respect Satie's music is often downgraded by music critics as "lightweight compositions from a French eccentric." They have their point. But, the weary looking for some "nice music" will often find Satie's works a balm - free of pretention, complication and attitude. Yet, it was this simplicity and minimalistic approach that earned Satie the title, "The Precursor" as his textures and forms foreshadowed the minimalist music of John Cage and the Surrealism/Dada movements in art.

Like any, Satie's music is not for everyone. At times the repeated-note simplicity can be downright boring; other pieces can remind one of a player piano at the cabernet. Yet, many pieces have great charm and appeal once you get past their simplicity. So, overall, this CD is a decent sampling of Satie's music for piano - solo or with one or two other instruments - recorded in good sound quality. Also, there are few if any loud outbursts for those wanting to nod off in their relaxation. But, the overplayed Gymnopedies pieces are unfortunate - typical when the public gets hold of a popular piece and plays it to death.
Song Carrier
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Mirabal is magic......
  • Song Carrier
  • The song (Little Indian ) made me cry
  • Find yourself a comfortable spot.....
  • Excellent Mirabal
 Song Carrier
Robert Mirabal
Manufacturer: Silver Wave
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000PMY
Release Date: 1995-07-31

Tracks:

  1. Sagebrush Snow Winds
  2. Yellow Ram's Song
  3. Taos Winter's Memory Of Spring
  4. Rainsong
  5. Song Carrier
  6. Rio Lucero
  7. The Price Of Culture
  8. If Ghosts Could Dream
  9. Taos Summer Nights

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On 1995's Song Carrier flutist Robert Mirabal creates a sweeping universe of ancient Native wisdom and metaphysical dreams. Here the flute maker and musician employs deep, round drums, eagle-bone flute, rattles, and rainsticks for a lovely, solitary music rooted in ritual and tradition. Mirabal's flute soars in plaintive melodies over gentle, ominous rhythms, as in "Yellow Ram's Song" and "If Ghosts Could Dream," while settling into intimacy on "Taos Summer Nights" and "Rainsong." Mirabal does a splendid job meshing the calls of birds, crickets, and other natural sounds into the album, as on the chatty "Taos Winter's Memory of Spring," where a soothing flute and chirpy birds interact amidst swooping rattles. Though the recording spawns a dark tone, the album is still beautiful for its masterful connection with Native mystical realms. --Karen K. Hugg

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Mirabal is magic.............2007-04-17

Mirabal is magic and his music
will carry you far and away
from any troubles or worries
so open your heart, sit back
and soar. Let Robert carry
you away. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Song Carrier.......2001-08-09

Robert tells his history in the most unique way. He carries on his people's tradition and brings the past to life.

5 out of 5 stars The song (Little Indian ) made me cry.......2001-06-11

Dear: Robert I watched your show about , music from painted cave today on wgbu and it made me cry , do to striving to keep the fire alive for my children. I'm watching my family going down hill. Know one in our family knows how to speak the native tonge do to our elders passing away. I can't find a book on it any where. I'm a three fire native. If your could help me out , there would be no words of how to say thank you! My family has given up on keeping the native history in our family. I wan't my kids to know where there sead came from in life and that they are Native American Indian. They should of been raised the old fashioned way.

Vernita Bixler-Hall 2100 135th ave lot #15 Hopkins,Michigan, 49328

5 out of 5 stars Find yourself a comfortable spot............2001-04-26

close your eyes, and let the spirit of the SONG CARRIER take you away. As a collector of Native American Music, I would rate this right at the top of the list. From the clear soothing sound of the flute, to the beautiful sounds of nature, it doesn't get much better. A MUST BUY!!!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Mirabal.......1998-08-02

This album is Mirabal at his best. As usual, his tone is impeccable and his style is perfect. I found that the best songs are the few that he has taken from a previous recording, "Warriors," and redone, like "Rainsong" and "Rio." Ideal for any native American flute appreciator/player (with the exception of one song that has bothersome mood tones in the background).
Klezmer Violinist & Instrumental Ensemble
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Fantastic Carpatho-Ukranian Klezmer Violinist!
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Manufacturer: Global Village
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000C3I2T
Release Date: 2003-09-02

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Carpatho-Ukranian Klezmer Violinist!.......2005-09-20

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probably recorded in the 1940s or 50s.
Beautifully played Jewish music by an obscure
musician. The sound quality is not so great,
but the music certainly is.
Emil Bruh was a very accomplished musician, with a
classical background (I'd guess) and he has great control over
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Song Carrier
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Song Carrier
    Robert Mirabal
    Manufacturer: Silver Wave
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B0002B6DG2
    Release Date: 2001-01-30

    Tracks:

    1. Sagebrush Snow Winds
    2. Yellow Ram's Song
    3. Taos Winter's Memory of Spring
    4. Rainsong
    5. Song Carrier
    6. Rio Lucero
    7. Price of Culture
    8. If Ghosts Could Dream
    9. Taos Summer Nights
    Kanogisgi: Song-Carrier
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Kanogisgi: Song-Carrier
      Joan Henry
      Manufacturer: Noyeh-Ongeh Music
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000CA8ABE
      Release Date: 2005-06-07

      Tracks:

      1. Sunrise Song
      2. Women's Honor Song
      3. Pickup Song
      4. Utah Round Dance
      5. Warrior Song
      6. Tsalagi Lullaby
      7. Taino-Arawak Welcome Song
      8. Paint Song
      9. Sea Lion Song
      10. Gathering Song
      11. Hemlock Song
      12. Song for the 38
      13. Wolf Song
      14. Singing the Tree into the Ground
      15. Trail of Tears Song
      16. Retiring the Colors/Sundown Song
      Song Carrier
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Song Carrier

        Manufacturer: Silver Wave Records
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        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000QZY9ZG
        Release Date: 1999-01-02

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