Customer Reviews

Passion Spirit

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Nicole's talent reaches back through the ages as much as it sets an example for the music of the future. Today's stress-filled world is overwhelmed by the 'more is better' philosophy, but she has chosen not to walk that path. Instead, her music subtly weaves patterns that ever-so-gently engage all the senses.

Influenced by her father, Paul LaRoche of Brule? Perhaps. There are similarities in the way that her flute soars along age-old paths connecting music and our intellectual, emotional and physical patterns. Truly, Paul and Nicole are masters of a very ancient art. So skillful are their compositions, so breathtaking is their understanding of the human soul that their creations not only engage the senses but may manipulate them as well.

Nicole's style is not her father's however; Brule's unique melodies are supported by a more 'masculine' or 'earthy' foundation of traditional Native American music. Nicole is pure flight.

Highly recommended listening for long commutes in city traffic, quiet nights at home or last-minute changes to a project with a looming deadline...anywhere you would like to create a peaceful space.

Recently my wife and I happened to catch Brule' at the Applefest celebration in Bayfield, WI. After buying a couple of their CDs on-site, we were very pleased to find their music almost a good on CD as live. You need to see them live to really appreciate their sound. I took a chance on Nicole's two CDs. I was not been disappointed. I have it on as background music at work (when I can be in my office) along with Star People by Brule' and Night Tree by Nicole. I highly recommend any of these three CDs. Prior to these CDs, I thought all Native American songs and CDs were chantings and shrill bone whistle and flute music.

I saw Nicole at the Edina Art Fair in MN. I immediately fell in love with her music and the music of the band Brule (check Brule out as well, she is a flutist for that band). The CD is calming and you feel like flying after you listen to it. I urge everyone to buy this music, she is an awesome flutist and her Native American roots enrich her music with a spirit that I have only seen once in this world, in her.

This album is one of the best I have in my collection of about 600. The songs are lovely and her flute playing is unbelievable great. Her first album seems to come out of nowhere. I find her playing to be so good that it brings a tear to my eye. This album will change you and you will play it many times and never grow tired of it.

Awesome!! I have been looking for music such as this for a very long time and I have finally found it. I recently visited the Black Hills of South Dakota and I listened to this all the way out and all the way back. It is spiritual and uplifting and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for true inspirational listening pleasure. A "must"!

Awesome!! I have been looking for music such as this for a very long time and I have finally found it. I recently visited the Black Hills of South Dakota and I listened to this all the way out and all the way back. It is spiritual and uplifting and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for true inspirational listening pleasure. A "must"!

A great CD to crank up in the car and forget the outside world-
from excellent, lush orchestral arrangements to upbeat drum/flute
dance numbers this album will keep you coming back for more!
My favorite of the year! Thanks Nicole and the great backing of Brule for a wonderful listen to again-and-again album!!

This is beautiful and amazing! She moves your soul and pulls your heart strings, especially the song Ancestor's Cry. Very relaxing music!~

Passion Spirit is wonderful. If you want music that soothes your Soul, this CD is for you.

Seeing Brule'/AIRO in person is the only thing better.

Enjoy!!

I have had this album for several months and, although my primary music genre to listen to or purchase is usually heavy metal, this is so fabulous that I have to say so! BUY THIS RECORD . . . you won't be disappointed!!