1. Coyote Dance - Robbie Robertson, Wilson, Jim [1]
2. Mahk Jchi (Heartbeat Drum Song) - Robbie Robertson, Fe, Pura
3. Ghost Dance - Robbie Robertson, Wilson, Jim [1]
4. The Vanishing Breed - Robbie Robertson, Spotted Eagle, Doug
5. It Is a Good Day to Die - Robbie Robertson, Robertson, Robbie
6. Golden Feather - Robbie Robertson, Robertson, Robbie
7. Akua Tuta - Robbie Robertson, Vollant, Florent
8. Words of Fire, Deeds of Blood - Robbie Robertson, Robertson, Robbie
9. Cherokee Morning Song - Robbie Robertson,
10. Skinwalker - Robbie Robertson, Leonard, Patrick
11. Ancestor Song - Robbie Robertson, Fe, Pura
12. Twisted Hair - Robbie Robertson, Wilson, Jim [1]
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Commissioned to come up with a soundtrack for the 1994 Turner Network Television special The Native Americans, Robbie Robertson delivered some of his most haunting and evocative work to date. Combining the sleek atmospherics of 1991's Storyville with traditional tribal chanting and instrumentation, Music for the Native Americans often manages to sound both contemporary and timeless. Unfortunately, Robertson's lyrics are often as clunky as they are well intentioned--though brief, his liner notes are far more powerful and informative--and his gravelly speak-singing is consistently outclassed by Native American guest vocalists Pura Fe, Soni, and Jen, whose "Mahk Jchi (Heartbeat Drum Song)" is also the album's highlight. File under "flawed but interesting." --Dan Epstein
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Music for the Native Americans
- Audio CD: 0 pages (1994-10-04)
- Publisher: Capitol
- Label: Capitol
- Studio: Capitol
- Average Customer Review:
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- Sales Rank in Music: #4163
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Summary: Great music 2008-09-29
Comment: 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.
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Summary: Music for the Native Americans 2008-08-04
Comment: Very very good. Robbie Robertson is an excellent artist. Give this a try.
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Summary: Music for the Native Americans 2008-07-31
Comment: 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.
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Summary: Listen, impress your friends, take it to test speakers 2008-07-30
Comment: 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
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Summary: If this doesn't blow you away I don't know what will 2008-04-13
Comment: 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.
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