Sacred Spirit: Chants & Dances of Native Americans

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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

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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 General | International | Styles | Music Native American | North America | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sacred Spirit, Vol. 2: More Chants and Dances of the Native Americans Authentic Native American Music Music for the Native Americans Tribal Winds: Music From Native American Flutes Sacred Spirit Drums ASIN: B000009CIO Release Date: 1998-07-28

Tracks:

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

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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.

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 General | International | Styles | Music Native American | North America | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sacred Spirit: Chants and Dances of the Native Americans Sacred Spirit Drums Sacred Earth Drums Tribal Winds: Music From Native American Flutes Authentic Native American Music ASIN: B00005176Y Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

1. Intro: Gods & Heroes
2. Looking Far North
3. Dela Dela
4. Land Of Promise
5. The State Of Grace
6. Yane - Heja - Hee
7. A - La - Ke
8. May You Walk In Sunshine
9. The Spirit
10. O - Loa - Ki - Lee
11. That Noble Dream
12. The Sad Eyed Chief

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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!

Average customer rating: Message music: honor the soul Our Ancestors speak through...... This is what I thought

Spirits Walking the Wind Nancy Bloom Manufacturer: Spirit in Bloom Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000062XS9 Release Date: 2002-02-05

Tracks:

1. Streamsong
2. Pachamama
3. Lament
4. Spirits Walking the Wind
5. Les Chansons Du Mystere (Songs of the Mystery)
6. Spirit
7. Walking the Milky Way
8. Your Bodies, Our Bones
9. You Cannot Chain My Soul
10. Sacred, Sacred
11. Blessed Be
12. Streamsong (reprise)

Album Description

Spirits Walking the Wind -

Moving musical Voices of the Spirit, Echoes of the Ancestors, carries the listener deep into Spirit, Soul and Nature. Original yet timeless melodies and lyrics in spellbinding arrangements echoing Celtic, Native American, and African-American roots. Multi-ethnic vocals, Native American flutes, Celtic Harp, keyboards, pan pipes, didgeridou, pennywhistles, indigenous percussion, tamboura., nature sounds..

An album that people listen to again and again and again (sometimes over and over in the car or at home) as it speaks to the heart and soul, bringing comfort and deep peace. Can be listened to purely as music, (both soul-stirring vocals and instrumentals performed by inspiring musicians are beautiful musically) yet music and lyrics are married, the music carrying a healing feeling, the lyrics uplifting, carrying a deep enduring poetic wisdom, with messages that one never grows tired of.

This album truly embodies the healing power of music and of the word, entrancing the listener.

IAppeals to all who who love Spirit and Nature, and who love Native American, Celtic, Peruvian Indian and African American roots music.

Customer Reviews:

Message music: honor the soul.......2004-01-20

"Spirits" begins and ends with an invocation. In between are ten prayers, each beautifully presented as an "ancestral echo" in a style suggestive of an origin in times past: traditional Native American, ancient Celtic, African-American spiritual, Gospel, spoken word. The prayers feel like your own voice speaking from the inside out. They're all woven together by consistent sonic landscaping and by familiar universal rhythms that echo biology: heartbeat, breathing, the ebb and surge of circulation. The arrangements are thoughtful and spacious. The mix of sounds is clean and elegant, never calling attention to itself. There is passion in some of the vocal performances, but not so much as to distract from the sense of flow necessary if you want to use this disc for meditation and healing ~ purposes for which this material is well suited. Not recommended for stylistic purists....this is eclectic spiritual music that wears very well.

Our Ancestors speak through.............2002-07-10

Spirits Walking The wind....That is exactly where i am when i listen to this C.D. It has become my resting sanctuary in my mind. As i listen to her voice and wisdom..I am strongfully lifted to a higher place..full of honor for the Earth, and all the reasons to be here. If i slip into "Life's" fear and sadness i am brought back to whole and reason when i listen to this c.d...It gives me the okay to be with my highest self and of course without the spirit there would be no self...and in the world that lives through Nancy...obviouselly there are "Spirits Walking The Wind.." whispers...the old ways are calling.

This is what I thought.......2002-06-29

well,... from what I've heard,its peaceful,and relaxing. enjoyed the music was very nice, I liked it

Average customer rating:

Spirit Rhythms: Sacred Drumming & Chants from Cuba Various Artists Manufacturer: Wonderground Oz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003ITR Release Date: 1996-10-01

Tracks:

1. Aichara Icha
2. Maiseboa
3. Odiye
4. Rezo A Ochun
5. Drumming Excerpt
6. Canto Para Eleggua
7. Canto Para Chango
8. Yesa
9. Canto Arara Para Yemaya
10. Amanama

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Chants Et Danses Des Indiens D ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004UQLK Release Date: 2007-04-10

Tracks:

1. Intro Prelude Comment L'Ouest Fut Perdu
2. Tor Cheney Nahana Ceremonie D'Hiver
3. Ly O Lay Ale Loya La Danse Circulaire
4. Ya Na Hana Celebration Du Riz Sauvage
5. Dawa Chanson Du Berceau
6. Gitchi Manidoo Avertissement Aux Jeunes Gens
7. Yeha Noha Souhaits De Bonheur Et De Prosperite
8. Ta Was Ne Elevation
9. Heya Hee Chant Pour Arreter La Pluie
10. Shamanic Chant N5 Guerir L'Ame
11. Yo Hey O Hee Brandissant Le Tomahawk

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Chants & Dances of Native Amer ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004SL6B Release Date: 1998-07-28

Tracks:

1. Intro And Prelude (How The West Was Lost)
2. Tor-Cheney-Nahana (Winter Ceremony)
3. Ly-O-Lay Ale Loya (The Counterclockwise Circle Dan
4. Ya-Na-Hana (Celebrate Wild Rice)
5. Dawa (The Cradlesong)
6. Gitchi-Manidoo (Advice For The Young)
7. Yeha-Noha (Wishes Of Happiness And Prosperity)
8. Ta-Was-Ne (Elevation)
9. Heya-Hee (Intertribal Song To Stop The Rain)
10. Shamanic Chant No 5 (Heal The Soul)
11. Yo-Hey-O-Hee (Brandishing The Tomahawk)

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