Customer Reviews

Natives

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I received this disc as a gift, having never heard of Peter Kater and only being remotely familiar with R. Carlos Nakai (I had "Canyon Trilogy"). This rapidly became a desert island top 10 selection for me. This is so much more than just a flute and piano, but rather a full-fledged spiritual journey.

The first cut, "Centering," is aptly named as it prepares you for the spiritual travel that is to follow. Each subsequent cut takes you on a geographic/metaphorical journey, and if you listen closely, you will "hear" the places/feelings described by the music. After completing the circuit and "Recentering," you will once again be at peace with all of creation. From start to finish, the music is delivered with great sensitivity and authenticity--a true musical epiphany.

Buy the disc, find 47 minutes without distraction, put on the headphones, and emerge a new person

I once had a cassette of this and it was accidently taped over and my heart was broken. I had searched all over and found the cd and since, have held it close to my heart. Regaurdless of what opinions of what Carlos's music is supposed to be like, or what traditional Native American music is supposed to be like, I find that this cd is a wonderful mix of music to create such a peaceful and moving atmosphere. It brings tears to my eyes, makes me think of wonderful, and peaceful places.
If you have an open mind for music and are willing to accept that a Native style flute and a contemporary style piano can play together, without getting uptight about it, then you will find this to be one of Carlos and Peter's best works together.

I bought this on a whim and am so glad I did. R. Carlos Nakai's flute and chanting and Kater's piano seem fluid together. There are some beautiful harmonies that cause me to relax and forget about the worries of life for a while. It's moody and often brooding yet it's lovely music. Good for a nice change from the norm.

I have owned this recording for many years and every time I play it invokes a infinite range of thoughts, feelings, and emotions.I use it for meditaion, healing and just plain listening enjoyment.What a gift!

For me, R. Carlos Nakai and Peter Kater created one of the most Perfect pieces of music ever. Natives is an essential collaboration of two gifted musicians that transcends genre, nationality, or heritage. I have been playing this tape/CD for over 15 years and have never gotten tired of IT!
There IS an Universality about/through this music that touches, re-members, connects all this planets souls.............Natives.

All in all this is a good CD. Nonetheless, in my personal taste, the piano sounds a bit intrusive in between the notes played by the flute.

I absolutely love this CD!! I had this as a cassette for YEARS wore the tape out and had to replace it and now I have it on CD so I can have it for ever.
The music is beautiful and relaxing; and great for meditating in my opinion. Lovely Music gentleman!!

Really nice, soothing music. The reason for only 4 stars is because I have albums of the same type of music, which I consider to be better, but overall this is a very nice album for relaxation and a little "peace time."

I was on a holiday trip in Arizona, in a small unlikely village named Tupac, when I heard this music. It was like the sound of the hearth, of the wind, of the soul of the ancient people. I bought the CD straight away. I live in Italy, and this music looks totally outlandish down here, and brings back memories of the desert...

It seemed like the performers were performing from thier instruments and not thier emotions.In the shadow of thier release HONORABLE SKY it is also good to add to the collection.But it isn't as soulfully impressive.