Medicine Woman [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED]

Medwyn Goodall

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 13, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: New World Music
• ASIN: B000005DJX
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,408 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
From his home and studio in rural Cornwall, Medwyn Goodall has devoted himself to reflecting the beauty and inspiration of nature through his music. He plays over a dozen instruments, although his main instrument is the guitar, with which he has evolved a unique style melodic, expressive and graceful a music that is both inspiring and calming. Born in the Yorkshire Dales in the village of Harrowgate he spent his childhood in the scenic splendor of the countryside; the Goodall family veterinarian was the best-selling author James Herriot. Raised with the sounds of the 60's, Med was particularly fond of the Beatles and the Beach Boys, claiming their melodies influenced him to get his first guitar; at the age of 11 Medwyn met English pop star Cliff Richard, who encouraged him in his choice of a musical career. He began composing music as soon as he had mastered a few chords on his guitar, playing in many different bands as a teenager. One of these groups, Trax, appeared on the television show Check It Out and made numerous radio appearences, including a guest spot on BBC Radio Leeds. Goodall turned out to be a natural musician, able to pick up any instrument and play it. His range is amazing, including double bass, mandolin, piano, drums, harp, percussion, flute, glockenspiel, panpipes, vibraphone, and synthesizers of all types. He has designed and built his own recording studio, stocking it with many varities of sampler (which Medwyn claims as his favorite instrument, as it will perform any musical sound in the world), synthesizers, guitars and a wealth of acoustic instruments.

Product Description
Medwyn Goodall uses traditional instruments and rhythms to celebrate the power of the Feminine. Through this balance, we can achieve a greater harmony with the expansive, nurturing side of ourselves. A lively, authentic performance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars are not enough!, November 19, 2000

By	Chapulina R (Tovarischi Imports, USA/RUS) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

"Medicine Woman" -- Exotic, beautiful, joyous, uplifting, haunting music accompanied by Peruvian instruments. I bought this cd in a Goddess-spirituality shop a few years ago without having previously heard it. I was attracted by the stunning cover illustration of the Jaguar Shamaness. Well, the music is even more gorgeous than the illustration! Every track is wonderful. You can listen to it over and over. Here's ethnic music with an international appeal... my friends overseas have practically worn out the cassette I sent them. Strongly recommended!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise., December 11, 2002

By	Vlad (russianwriter.net) - See all my reviews

I never heard of Medwyn Goodall ?! ... I love different kind of music : from Kraftwerk to Kitaro . And this what this music reminded me - Kitaro , Deep Forest , Anigma . But it is not the same , just a little different . I defenatly fell in love with the pan fluite , which is used in most of the tracks on this album .
This music written with the use of traditional South American instruments and it relexes you in a strange way - your body getting soft and kind of weak , but your mind getting strong and kind of ready to take of and fly . I love this felling !

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NEVER CLOYING, August 16, 2002

By	Gregory Moss (Diamond Bar, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is probably my favorite CD. It would definitely be my one desert island CD. I listen to it in the morning, hop in my truck and listen to it while driving. Then, when I get home, it's still playing because I didn't shut it off. It's amazing how this CD never cloys my brain by over-playing. It is bright yet haunting, dramatic yet soothing, melodic yet never too sweet. Medicine Woman II is livelier and more upbeat, and I love it. However, I play this CD more than I play all my others combined. I want to buy this CD for friends and relatives. Everyone should hear it. It's impossible that anyone would ever dislike it.