Ancient Canyons

John Huling | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 19, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Red Feather
• ASIN: B00005KIZE
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,558 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #79 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > North America

Track Listings

1. Coyotes Dance

2. Nightfall On Hoskinnini Plateau

3. Sunrise On East Mesa

4. Blue Winds From The North

5. Trail Of Memories

6. Ravens River

7. Return To Spiritlands

8. Canyon (solo flute)

9. Call Of The Canyon

10. Fathers Lullaby

Editorial Reviews

New design and title! Formerly known as Return to Spiritlands, this award-winning follow-up to Spiritlands uses Native American flutes, Indian drums, and a host of other instruments to create a delightful and unforgettable desert experience.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Return to Spiritlands, retitled., December 31, 2001

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Zak Kramer "Crazyquilt" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ancient Canyons (Audio CD)

"Return to Spiritlands" is a great CD. So great, in fact, that it has, apparently, been re-released under a new title: "Ancient Canyons." If you already have "Return" -- you don't need this CD. If you don't have "Return" -- you do need this CD. Admittedly, some of it is a little synth-heavy for me, but the overall excellence and sophistication of sound is worth the flirtation with newage.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly breath taking collection, September 4, 2001

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"nyrube" (Culver City, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ancient Canyons (Audio CD)

I have all of John's recordings that are available, and find some of his works, beautiful, some ok, and some, oh well! This CD is a collection of his best works. John has his ears and heart connected and his best music reflects his deep passion.

If you only purchase one CD of this fine artist, make it this one. You will not be disappointment.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Native Flute with an attitude.., July 31, 2001

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Guardian of the Zen Sea "Indigo" (Looking after the sun and surf) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ancient Canyons (Audio CD)

OK, the second cut alone, "Night on Hoskininni Plateau", is worth the price of admission for this CD. My guess is that you will find this cut appearing over and over again on compilation CDs of the best of Native American music in the near future. Have a listen to that one, and if it interests you, then I can assure you that you will enjoy the rest of the CD as well. John Huling creates really fine Native American flute music, but it is not generally of the "solo flute with environmental sounds" category. Mr. Huling takes full advantage of other instrumentation to highlight the flute, especially making wise use of percussion instruments to complement the quality of the woodwind sounds. This CD, I believe, is the best of his efforts, like a fine flute, he is aging well with time. Give this CD a try, especially if you enjoy contemporary, Native-inspired music.