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Release Date: 16-10-2007
Label: Spring Hill Music
Catalog Number: SHM6050-2
Barcode: 718795605026
Musical Style: Native American
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mirror Lake [04:23]  | 6 | As the Deer [03:54] |
| 2 | Gvgeyuhi (I Love You) [04:21] | 7 | Gymnopedie [03:11] |
| 3 | Hand of God [04:11] | 8 | Indian Springs Ranch [04:27] |
| 4 | Flume Canyon Trail [04:22] | 9 | Insparation Point [04:43] |
| 5 | Cloud's Rest [04:31] | 10 | Beside Still Waters [05:08] |
Reviews:
“Golaná is a master of the Native American flute who has been making music for over a decade, and has racked up six Nammy nominations in the process. One of the factors that makes his music so enjoyable is that his music has a lot of heart in it, not to mention a pervading sense of serenity. Both of those qualities are plentiful on Mirror Lake, which was inspired by the scenic mountainscapes of South Carolina. Golaná's flute is front and center on each of these compositions, with backing Charlie Bisharat on violin, David Chamberlin on keyboards, Cameron Stone on cello and Scott Hartley and Rodger Whitten on piano. The mix of Native influences and classical instrumentation gives the music a nice blend of elegance and earthiness that will take you to a place of tranquility.” - Music Design InReview
“...graceful, lushly textured meditational music...an innovative master of the Native American flute. Every fan of this type of music will enjoy Golaná, but for flute lovers, it's a must.” - AMG - All Music Guide
“Golaná has led me into a new landscape- a place that is serene and lush and full of beauty.” - Karen Larsen, Music Director
Description:
Six time Nammy (Native American Music Awards) Nominee Golaná, acclaimed master of the native american flute, returns with his sixth album of meditative nature inspired music. Ten compositions, created in the rugged mountains of southern california, Mirror Lake is a plaintive, heartfelt evocation of the majesty of nature.
Biography:
Golaná's music uplifts, inspires and expresses a reverence for the Earth and all of humanity. Golaná, whose name means “Raven”, is of Cherokee descent. He calls himself a “rock sitter” and composes while he’s out in nature in such pristine settings as the Sierras, Joshua Tree and Sedona.
“The natural world has always been a big part of my life. I always loved the outdoors” says Golaná (a.k.a Scott Cunningham). “In the late 80’s, I moved from the ocean to a house on four acres of land and began my mountain and desert phase. About this time, I began exploring my Native American roots.”
“I took wilderness and nature classes and spent long hours alone in the outdoors but didn’t really find myself until I picked up the flute.”
“When I connected to the Creative Spirit, music poured through me evoking some long-forgotten memories. It was as though I became one with my instrument and the flute became my voice.”
Golaná's solo play focuses on the therapeutic and restorative powers of Native American flute music.
“When I sit quietly in nature something magical happens, and when I ask the Creator to play through me, soothing melodies flow forth and I'm filled with a sense of peace.”
Golaná is a member of the Bear River Band of the Southern Cherokee Nation, and a gifted composer and interpreter of the Native American and contemporary flute.
