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Release Date: 26-10-1998
Label: Celestial Harmonies
Catalog Number: 13079-2
Barcode: 13711307924
Musical Style: Native American
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wa-she-poh (Tribute to the Lakota) [03:48] | 10 | Shanaje (My beloved wife) [02:58] |
| 2 | Yolkai Estan [02:58] | 11 | Chu-tu-tai [04:13] |
| 3 | EstanatLehi [02:22] | 12 | Peace Pipe Prayer to the East [00:55] |
| 4 | Peace Pipe Prayer to the North [00:41] | 13 | Om-ai-ya-mai [05:51] |
| 5 | Klehanoai [03:10] | 14 | Yu-vai-to-vai [02:28] |
| 6 | Peace Pipe Prayer to the South [00:30] | 15 | Ke-vish-a-tak-vish [02:53] |
| 7 | Tsegihi [02:40] | 16 | Peace Pipe Prayer to the West [00:23] |
| 8 | Temecula [01:24] | 17 | Shanaje (Flute version) [02:40] |
| 9 | Ku Shunte [03:06] | 18 | Gan (Spirit of Fire) [04:59] |
Description:
Fire is the inspiration for this release of the young Navajo/Apache artist, Perry Silverbird. To Native Americans, fire represents purity, creativity and immortality; all of which are attributes of Silverbird's music. Purity is apparent in the serenely soulful notes of the flute that weave a tapestry of clarity and brilliance. The spirituality of his performance is awing which is not surprising considering that Silverbird strongly believes that the message of God is manifested through his music. The creativity of the artist can be seen in his imaginative, mystical chanting that can be dreamy, peaceful and powerful at the same time. Encouraged by producer Steve Roach, this release includes much more chanting than Silverbird's previous work and it can take a toll on the artist. Silverbird asserts that chanting does not come easily to him. The musician must get into an almost trance–like state in order to be able to express the essence of one's being and spirit through chants. Silverbird claims that a fire inside him kindles the need to express himself and chanting is surely an eloquent and powerful means of doing so. Finally, the constant, pulsing beat of the drums illustrates the immortality of man's spirit as he and his descendants continue to perform these ancient rhythms. The messages expressed in each song are also immortal in their significance to people everywhere. Silverbird states that each song conveys a situation or emotion that most people have experienced. For example, one of the most poignant songs, Tsegihi (Prayer of the Night Flute), paints an aural picture of how we are when alone. Fed by the flames of creativity and fueled by sparks of inspiration, the Spirit of Fire is a sizzling union of flute–playing, percussion and chanting that is both primal and contemporary.
Biography:
A fourth generation performer, Perry Silverbird has been a musician since the age of seven. His first passion was the drums because of the power he was able to express while performing; however, he soon needed an outlet to convey his gentle nature. He found that with the flute, he was able to express a wider range of emotions, hence his name, Gentle Flute Poet. Because he and his family were always on the road, Silverbird was able to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds. These experiences found their way into his music, creating a sound that appeals to a broad range of people. His Native American heritage has also been a driving force in his music and his strong tie with this legacy, as well as with nature, can be clearly seen throughout his works.
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