Robbie Robertson & the Red Road Ensemble - Music for the Native Americans
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Free Music Review: Great music
Hit: 5 Stars
I am an American Indian and a professional musician and a teacher in the field of music education. Talent is talent and from this perspective this is a pretty ingenious collaboration of instrumentation and voice. I recently uncovered this work of art after having packed it away with some other cd's after moving. Robertson's use of expression and dynamics and the interplay of traditional and modern genre of American Indian music and language give this entire CD not only food for the ears but the mind and heart as well. This is characteristic of any great musical creation no matter the genre. I suppose this could spark some political and racial based feelings. I am fortunate for my heritage with or without this particular CD. Musically speaking...this is a great one by a very gifted group of people who I believe make music not for art's sake but in thanksgiving for all that the creator has given. Free Music Review: Music for the Native Americans
Hit: 5 Stars
Very very good. Robbie Robertson is an excellent artist. Give this a try. Free Music Review: Music for the Native Americans
Hit: 5 Stars
This is a replacement CD. Love the music and history the collection includes. It's great listening music for a trip to our place in CO.Free Music Review: Listen, impress your friends, take it to test speakers
Hit: 5 Stars
In 1994, Robbie Robertson was commissioned to write the soundtrack for the television program, "The Native Americans." He did not undertake this project alone. Among the Native artists recruited were: Ulali, The Thundercloud Singers and Douglas Spotted Eagle. The result was this album, which is part Native American, New Age, rock, and all masterpiece.
Listen to the tracks if you need a little peace, inspiration, or you just want something different and beautiful. Every song has its own message and appeal. As always, I'm going to mention a few favorite songs, but seriously, they are all good: "Coyote Dance", "It's a Good Day to Die", and "Ghost Dance" are the three I have repeated most, but that will probably change.
Let your friends hear. I've already sold a copy to my best friend, who was ready to head out to the local record store to find it.
Take it with you when you audition new stereo systems. There's a lot here to challenge your ears and your audio equipment.
Rebecca Kyle, July 2008
Free Music Review: If this doesn't blow you away I don't know what will
Hit: 5 Stars
The first time I listened to the wonderful music on this disc I was speechless for the rest of the day. After playing it again and reading the liner notes on the musicians and the historical background, I pulled Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee from the shelf and reread it.
I believe we, as the so-called modern man, have completely lost touch with earth and whatever might be beyond.
When I listen to Ghost Dance (my favorite on this disc) I get the feeling of being reconnected. That to me is magic.
Robbie and the very diverse group of great musicians take you on a journey through your heart. When listening to this you cannot help but feel close to the Native American. It goes deep, much deeper than you would expect.
But it is not just about suffering. There is love and blessing, even forgiveness.
The pureness of Coolidge singing the Cherokee Morning Song, the love in Golden Feather, unchangeable history in Ghost Dance or It Is A Good Day To Die, the haunting guitar in The Vanishing Breed: WOW!
When daily city life with all its insanity pulls me away from my inner self I put this on and find a way back. I hope it will be able to do the same to you.
Maybe if we feel reconnected to all that is around us - earth, nature, the sky, the animals, our brothers and sisters, even those we think of as our enemies - we can find a better way to save it. After all we're all part of the same planet.