Pray

Douglas Spotted Eagle | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 19, 1998)
• Original Release Date: May 19, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Higher Octave
• ASIN: B000006NPS
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,466 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #17 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > North America
  • #42 in Music > World Music > North America > Native American

Editorial Reviews

Album Notes All tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology.Personnel: Douglas Spotted Eagle (guitar, Native American flute, percussion); Kelly Monson-Wilson, Amy Schuster, Samantha "Lakota" Rainbow, Herman Begay, Rob Greyhill, Frank Warren, Wil Numkena (vocals); Canterbury Singers (chant); Daryl Stuermer, Bill Bonifas (guitar); Lynelle Kirkwood (celtic harp); Dan Morley, Tracy Nielsen (drums); Wil Grimshaw (snare drum); Kelly Wallis (percussion).Audio Mixers: Douglas Spotted Eagle; Dan Morley; Marc Greene; Scott Wiley.Editor: Keith Chirgwin.Unknown Contributor Roles: Douglas Spotted Eagle; Karl Swan.Arranger: Douglas Spotted Eagle.Douglas Spotted Eagle's 1998 release PRAY highlights not only his virtuosic flute playing but also his ability to blend together traditional Native American music (chants and drumming) with digital production. Each track on PRAY evokes the deep, mystical underpinnings of the Native American culture. This music is born from a place that exists beyond the power lines, outside the trappings and prejudices of Western civilization. While it might seem then that the use of drum loops, keyboards, and other modern studio accoutrements would detract from Spotted Eagle's ability to speak to his listener, the noted flutist uses these instruments merely as tools to create music centered on prayer and worship. In fact, each song on PRAY is a paean to the traditional Indian way of life. The solemn "Listen With Your Heart" features Spotted Eagle's beautiful legato flute in a solo setting. "Dreamwalk" is equally somber, as Spotted Eagle's flute soliloquizes over a droning keyboard and dense forest sounds. In contrast, "Beauty Arrives" is marked by throbbing percussion and celebratory Indian chants. Overall, Spotted Eagle's careful arrangements bring to light the sacred power of music and prayer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars transcendental, December 7, 1999

By 

D Swaney (Big Lake, AK USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pray (Audio CD)

This is truly one of the most remarkable works ever recorded; every time I listen to this music, it opens up wider spaces both within and without. It's sure to spark some sense of connectedness in everyone who hears it. Highly recommended!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Work in Progress..., July 31, 2001

By 

Linda Levy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pray (Audio CD)

Because over the years he has indeed grown into his music, Douglas Spotted Eagle pulls you into a circle of music development, to which you have no choice but to surrender. CD after CD, he brings his culture and talent to the forefront, and musically captivates the listening ear. I have had the pleasure of meeting him several times, and attending concerts, and his talent is only outdone, by his true appreciation and execution of creating musical excellence, and teaching with each and every song on all of his CD's. Consummate listening and an opportunity to learn...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A CD Inspired By God, May 16, 2001

By 

Mark Hromalik (Plano, Tx United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pray (Audio CD)

Douglas Spotted Eagle's "Pray" goes right to the heart! His music is inspired by God and lifts you skyward...homeward. I love this CD like no other. Who says Native Americans can't do pop music? What a gift "Pray" is. What a treasure this artist (and God) has given us! Douglas, you are a tool in God's hands. What a team! Congratulations, and thank you for the happiness!