Track Listing

1. Sacred Praises
2. Brave Hearts
3. Buffalo Moon
4. Dream Shield
5. Dancing Feathers
6. Spirit Horses
7. Vision Circle
8. We The People
9. A Warrior's Song
10. Red Path
11. Firedancer
12. Lakota Forever

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5956 in Music
• Released on: 1996-09-16
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

The calling from the past................
I have been looking for Native American Indian music for a long time and I finally found it with Brule's "We The People." The entire CD is based on traditional, sacred Native American chants with Brule adding musical accompaniments. The strongest elements on this CD are the chants themselves. The music is composed in such a way that the spoken words are the highlight of the songs. Listening to the songs you hear the beauty of the various Native American languages. Among them are Dineh, Dakota, Lakota and Kiowa nations. You don't understand what they are saying but you can imagine to a degree what they may be singing about. If for no other reason, listen to this CD to hear and examine the beauty of the languages.

With so many of the Native American nations shrinking in population the languages, history, traditions and knowledge are disappearing with them. It could be asserted that this music is desecrating sacred chants but I tend to not feel that way. Brule's music brings a contemporary feel to centuries old chants that propel the listener on some level back to the deserts, plains or forests where they were sung. Brule's music has a New Age tone with a strong Native American flavor. It's not really "poppy" or sanitized like so much music out there today. Listen to "Sacred Praises." If you like that song, you'll love the CD. This CD makes people stop and consider the Native American Indians across this land. I highly recommend it.

Suprising CD
I happened to be walking through a store in Juneau, Alaska when I heard Brule's music being played on the sound-system. I asked the manager who it was and rushed to the nearest record store to buy it. If you like Enigma, Delerium or even Enya, this CD is a lost gem. Most of the music has a electronica/trance feel to it, with various Indian chants woven throughout the music. The melodies are infectious and wonderful. I admire Brule for trying for experimenting with old traditions and popular trends. And it works. This is a great CD to mellow out to, or even work out to. A must have.

My most-played CD, period!
If you enjoy music that is relaxing, meditative, inspirational and, at the same time, exciting, you will love this selection! Enchanting vocals, ethereal flutes, masterful keyboards, exciting guitars, powerful drums, realistic sound effects and beautiful composition make this CD a wonderful example of what happens when you mix together traditional Native American music, modern technology, outstanding musicians and the skills of producers Paul LaRoche (Brule) and Tom Bee. I bought this CD for one song, "Buffalo Moon", but each song became a favorite. If you like rock, pop, instrumental, inspirational, spiritual, or Native American music, you will find something you like on this CD! A compilation like this comes along much too seldom. If you are thinking about purchasing music that has "real substance", try "We The People". This music allows you to "think and reflect" rather than "beat you" with tired opinions and worn-out rhythms.