Ancestral Voices

• Artist: R. Carlos Nakai & William Eaton
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• Release Date: 1992
• Total Time: 70:31
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album, Instrumental
• Genre: New Age

Review

R. Carlos Nakai is one of the world's leading virtuosos on the Native American (or cedar) flute. Unfettered by its technical limitations, he explores the expressive qualities of the instrument. William Eaton is one of the world's leading performers on and inventors of plucked string instruments. Together, Nakai and Eaton share a passion for connecting with spirituality and heritage through musical exploration. Ancestral Voices, their third collaboration, showcases their musical talents and their sound design and compositional expertise. This CD has a symphonic structure. There are three major movements: "Witnesses," "First People," and "Dreamers." Each movement has six parts. There is no musical theme, but a deep spiritual connection runs through the entire album. The atmospheres and soundscapes are grand. This is a must-have for collectors of Native American music and atmospheric minimalism. It will appeal to fans of Coyote Oldman, Douglas Spotted Eagle, and Spirit Nation. ~ Jim Brenholts, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
I. Witnesses: Dreaming a Life		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(4:50)
I. Witnesses: Beyond the Edge		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(3:56)
I. Witnesses: Caravanserai		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(3:37)
I. Witnesses: Indios Mythos		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(4:06)
I. Witnesses: Stone Mirage		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(4:08)
I. Witnesses: Unfolding Sky		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(5:57)
II. First People: First Voices		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(2:02)
II. First People: Covenants Shared		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(2:26)
II. First People: Promise Given		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(1:14)
II. First People: Making Thunder		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(4:32)
II. First People: Returing As Clouds		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(3:14)
II. First People: In the Silver Glow		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(5:09)
III. Dreamers: Walking the Shining Earth		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(2:30)
III. Dreamers: Dreams of the Children		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(3:43)
III. Dreamers: Earth Chant		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(4:58)
III. Dreamers: Saguaros [*]		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(5:11)
III. Dreamers: Life Seeking Eternity [*]		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(4:08)
III. Dreamers: Many Flags		William Eaton, R. Carlos Nakai	(4:50)

Credits

Bill Douglas (Drums), William Eaton (Guitar), William Eaton (Harp), William Eaton (Lyre), William Eaton (Guitar (12 String)), William Eaton (Guitar (Synthesizer)), William Eaton (Koto), William Eaton (Producer), William Eaton (Vihuela), William Eaton (Main Performer), William Eaton (Performer), William Eaton (?), William Eaton (Liner Notes), William Eaton (Harp Guitar), R. Carlos Nakai (Flute), R. Carlos Nakai (Voices), R. Carlos Nakai (Whistle (Human)), R. Carlos Nakai (Claves), R. Carlos Nakai (Producer), R. Carlos Nakai (Main Performer), R. Carlos Nakai (?), R. Carlos Nakai (Liner Notes), R. Carlos Nakai (Shaker), R. Carlos Nakai (Eagle-Bone Whistle), R. Carlos Nakai (Native American Flute), R. Carlos Nakai (Gourd Rattle), The Black Lodge Singers (Drums), The Black Lodge Singers (Vocals), Allen Moore (Engineer), Robert Doyle (Producer), Robert Doyle (Liner Notes), Raymond A. Boley (Executive Producer), John Running (Photography), Jack Miller (Engineer), Jack Miller (Editing), Dan Lomahaftewa (Artwork)