The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor

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For his Silver Wave debut, Peruvian wind player Tito La Rosa addresses a familiar theme--a future socio-spiritual reunification of the Americas--and musically articulates the vision with an agreeable mix of humility and passion. La Rosa, a descendant of the Quechua Indians of the Andes, enlists the talents of labelmate Mary Youngblood (Native American flute) to intertwine the native musical traditions of two hemispheres, and the result is attractively reverent and reflective, flavored with occasional displays of dignified celebration. Producer Tom Wasinger carefully embellishes La Rosa's organic instrumentation (he even blows a conch shell on the prayerful "The Invocation) with just enough modern-day flourishes (a faint keyboard glow on "All One Nation;" traces of guitar and piano on selected tracks) to make this worthwhile, low-key disc appealing to both contemporary and traditional listeners. Highlights: a pair of softly percussive charmers, "Fire Spirit" and "The Dance of the Puma and the Wolf," and the delicate, respectful duet shared by La Rosa and Youngblood on "El Muney (The Power of Love)." --Terry Wood

Tracks:

All One Nation
El Munay (The Power Of Love)
The Dance Of The Puma And The Wolf
The Cry Of The World
The Invocation
The Eagle And The Condor
Wind Spirit
Water Spirit
Fire Spirit
Earth Spirit
Celebration
Morning Star (World At Peace)

Amazon.com

For his Silver Wave debut, Peruvian wind player Tito La Rosa addresses a familiar theme--a future socio-spiritual reunification of the Americas--and musically articulates the vision with an agreeable mix of humility and passion. La Rosa, a descendant of the Quechua Indians of the Andes, enlists the talents of labelmate Mary Youngblood (Native American flute) to intertwine the native musical traditions of two hemispheres, and the result is attractively reverent and reflective, flavored with occasional displays of dignified celebration. Producer Tom Wasinger carefully embellishes La Rosa's organic instrumentation (he even blows a conch shell on the prayerful "The Invocation) with just enough modern-day flourishes (a faint keyboard glow on "All One Nation;" traces of guitar and piano on selected tracks) to make this worthwhile, low-key disc appealing to both contemporary and traditional listeners. Highlights: a pair of softly percussive charmers, "Fire Spirit" and "The Dance of the Puma and the Wolf," and the delicate, respectful duet shared by La Rosa and Youngblood on "El Muney (The Power of Love)." --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

brilliant.......2005-01-23

Sometimes it is hard to believe that there is in Peru something else that Afro-Peruvian music and Los Incas. There is. Tito La Rosa has managed to distill and capture the essence of Peru and brought it as a friend and a collaborator to the New World in the North in line with the ancient Incan prophecy.

This CD succesfully combines pre-Incan sounds (using authentic instruments) with Native American flutes. But there is more. La Rosa is an authentic healer steeped in several Peruvian traditions and his music is a direct portal into the wisdom that has been preserved to this day. The music is gentle and delicate, yet filled with power and energy of munay (the heart). Highly recommended; if you can, get his other CD too (Iqaro Canto Shamanico) which is based on Amazonian (Shipibo) traditions. Spectacular stuff.

ancient sounds. newly concieved.......2003-09-20

Knowing this music has made me aware of the power of Indigenous brilliance. Tito uses bone flutes that were made 1000 years ago, so the intervals are more attuned to Nature sounds than regular scales. It lifts my Spirit. I am altered, and grateful for it. I heard his cd titled Iqaro and felt completely absorbed in the ancient ritual sounds. I hope Amazon has a way of getting more of this wonderful musician's work.

The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor.......2003-04-12

Tito la Rosa performed this music in Half Moon Bay, CA recently, using instruments that were either the original or hand made replicas of the ancient flutes and instruments of Peru. Beautiful music... this CD is like listening to him right there before you. Mary Youngblood's flute joins Tito's to make "The Power of Love" very special, a great gift for someone you love. Listen to the sample on Amazon.com, it's a bargain.
Two Thumbs Up, M and J

A Ride for the Soul.......2001-10-12

I simply love the sound of North and South American flutes and this CD offers the most beautiful performance and composition I have ever heard. The flutes are played with great sensitivity and glow and the percussion adds to the richness of sound.
The music is both authentic and unique with some contemporary influence. The melodies and gentle sounds emanating from the flutes take your soul for a ride. Go for it.
Margrete Heising
Concord, California.

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