Product Description

The haunting melodies of the Native American flute evoke the flow and cadences of breathing while the pulsing rhythms of the drum evoke the beating of the heart. This recording brings together these two very primal and human instruments in a collection of new and transforming compositions by two award-winning artists, Robert Tree Cody (Maricopa-Dakota) and Will Clipman.

Track Listing

1. Gila River Sunrise
2. Obsidian and Ironwood
3. Rain in the Dust
4. Totem Dance
5. Carrizo Breeze
6. First Contact
7. Turtle Island Waltz
8. Hunters Return
9. Grandfather's Breath
10. Lightning Over Sonora
11. Before the Beginning
12. Heart of the Wind

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36187 in Music
• Released on: 2006-08-08
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .18 pounds

Review
Heart of the Wind blends the beauty of the Native American flute with the certainty of the drum. The result is a journey through the elements and into the traditions and culture of Native America. Dakota-Maricopa artist Robert Tree Cody and Will Clipman lead listeners through almost an hour of melodies.
Intertwining Native instruments with a reverence for nature forms the foundation of this musical opus. Relying on the theme of wind and elemental occurrences, Cody and Clipman celebrate the history, events and environment that shape lives throughout Indian Country. 'The Hunters Return', 'Totem Dance', and 'Turtle Island Waltz' uplift the integral events of tribal life. Historical events are represented in 'First Contact, alongside the mystical circle of life in 'Before the Beginning' and 'Grandfather's Breath'. Each piece is a carefully crafted showcase for the talents of these noted musicians.
Heart of the Wind will delight fans of fine flute playing. Further, this cd connects hearers with the strength of the drum. While this cd is playing, listeners may find themselves moved beyond the barriers of time and the hustle of modern life. --By Dawn Karima Pettigrew - Whispering Wind / Issue #257 / Vol 37 #1

Review
The haunting melodies of the Native American flute evoke the flow and cadences of breathing while the pulsing rhythms of the drum evoke the beating of the heart. This recording brings these two very primal and human instruments in a collection of new and transforming compositions by two award-winning artists, Robert Tree Cody and Will Clipman. --From: AZNetNews / August-September '06

Customer Reviews

Great CD
This CD has some great flute and drum music. I use this album to play in the background as I'm giving or being given massage and spa treatments. It sets the mood really well.