Sacred Spirit: Chants and Dances of the Native Americans

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 more

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-13-2008; not what I was expecting but still enjoyable; I suppose I had been expecting a CD of chants and dances -- just raw. Instead, the songs have a new age-type production. But they're nicely done, and I'm happy with the purchase. Still looking for something a little closer to the real...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-12-2008; Pleasant and peaceful!; I heard the Sacred Spirit II in Yellowstone and loved it! I bought that first. Then I got this one.The music is calming and pleasant. I like the II more than this one though.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-30-2008; Fabulous music!!!!!!!!!!!!!; One of my most favorite CDs of all time. I wore out my old CD, so bought a new one! Thjis music "gets you" on a gut level, somewhere deep inside. It is at once calming yet primordial awakening. evn my infant grandson would calm down when...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-24-2008; Review for Sacred Spirits; I ordered this CD because of two of the chants. But when I listened to it I loved all the songs. If this one doesn't move your sopirit nothing will.; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-13-2008; not what I was expecting but still enjoyable; I suppose I had been expecting a CD of chants and dances -- just raw. Instead, the songs have a new age-type production. But they're nicely done, and I'm happy with the purchase. Still looking for something a little closer to the real...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-12-2008; Pleasant and peaceful!; I heard the Sacred Spirit II in Yellowstone and loved it! I bought that first. Then I got this one.The music is calming and pleasant. I like the II more than this one though.; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-11-2008; *****five stars not two/could not change stars; Five stars......started my interest in this type of music Number one and two are the best i wanted to edit my star rating incorrect ***** stars; read full review | report as inappropriate