Eagle Cries

Joanne Shenandoah | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 18, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Red Feather
• ASIN: B00005O7TJ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,599 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Heartbeat

2. Feather From Heaven

3. One Silver One Gold

4. Dancing On Mother Earth

5. Treaty

6. Earth And Sky

7. We Give Thanks To The Woman

8. Unexplained

9. Feather In The Wind

10. Once Again

11. Eagle Cries

12. Watch Me Through The Night

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

It's always interesting to learn what inspires an artist, but rarely has inspiration ranged so far, or so consciously, as it does with singer-songwriter Joanne Shenandoah. The award-winning musician is known for stylistic versatility--although she sticks close to folk-rock this time out--but every one of her dozen albums shows consistent vision. Classically trained, a former executive, and a member of the Oneida Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy, Shenandoah has a wellspring of sources to rely on. So while "Heartbeat" and "One Silver One Gold" (a standout featuring a guest appearance from Bruce Cockburn) draw on mythology and belief, "Unexplained" and "Watch Me Through the Night" are more personal. Even when Shenandoah sings of violence and conflict, Eagle Cries retains its message of peace. --Genevieve Williams

Product Description

The latest in Joanne's musical vision quest. In the past, she's explored traditional Native chant, New Age hybrid, and even children's music - all to rave critical reviews. This time, Joanne took the traditional folk-rock path, making Eagle Cries as creative and profound as anything she's ever recorded.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite music!, January 21, 2002

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Tracy Marks (Arlington, MA USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: Eagle Cries (Audio CD)

Joanne Shenandoah does it again! I first heard her live at a powwow in Florida 10 years ago and bought all her cds available at the time. Now I never miss one.....and this one may very well be the best. Exquisite voice, exquisitely moving music. Try Loving Ways next - my favorite song of all times is her To Those Who Dream on Loving Ways.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS CD DESERVES A GRAMMY, February 24, 2002

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"aquene29" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eagle Cries (Audio CD)

JOANNE'S LATEST IS BY FAR HER BEST. IT ENCOMPASSES HER TRADITIONAL HAUDENSAUNEE ROOTS WITH A CONTEMPORARY FLAIR. I ESPECIALLY LOVE "FEATHER FROM HEAVEN", "ONCE AGAIN" AND "DANCING ON MOTHER EARTH". THE BACKGROUND VOCALS PROVIDED BY HER DAUGHTER, LEAH AND SISTER, DIANE ARE STELLAR. THIS CD IS A MUST HAVE FOR ANY JOANNE SHENANDOAH FAN, OR FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO OWN A TRULY MAGNIFICENT PIECE OF MUSIC. HOPEFULLY, THIS ONE WILL BE NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY AND SHE WILL WIN. SHE DESERVES IT!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, January 18, 2003

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Darrel Drumm "Darrel the librarian" (Bunch, OK United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Eagle Cries (Audio CD)

This CD is just fantastic. I own a number of Native American CD's and this quickly became one of my favorites. Her voice is wonderful, her songs have meaning and musicianship, and it all melds together seamlessly.