We the People

Brule | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 16, 1996)
• Original Release Date: 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Natural Visions
• ASIN: B000001IXO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,059 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #5 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > North America
  • #19 in Music > World Music > North America > Native American

Track Listings

1. Sacred Praises

2. Brave Hearts

3. Buffalo Moon

4. Dream Shield

5. Dancing Feathers

6. Spirit Horses

7. Vision Circle

8. We The People

9. A Warrior's Song

10. Red Path

11. Firedancer

12. Lakota Forever

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The calling from the past................, January 17, 2000

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S. Watanabe "Fulgum" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: We the People (Audio CD)

I have been looking for Native American Indian music for a long time and I finally found it with Brule's "We The People." The entire CD is based on traditional, sacred Native American chants with Brule adding musical accompaniments. The strongest elements on this CD are the chants themselves. The music is composed in such a way that the spoken words are the highlight of the songs. Listening to the songs you hear the beauty of the various Native American languages. Among them are Dineh, Dakota, Lakota and Kiowa nations. You don't understand what they are saying but you can imagine to a degree what they may be singing about. If for no other reason, listen to this CD to hear and examine the beauty of the languages.

With so many of the Native American nations shrinking in population the languages, history, traditions and knowledge are disappearing with them. It could be asserted that this music is desecrating sacred chants but I tend to not feel that way. Brule's music brings a contemporary feel to centuries old chants that propel the listener on some level back to the deserts, plains or forests where they were sung. Brule's music has a New Age tone with a strong Native American flavor. It's not really "poppy" or sanitized like so much music out there today. Listen to "Sacred Praises." If you like that song, you'll love the CD. This CD makes people stop and consider the Native American Indians across this land. I highly recommend it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suprising CD, November 4, 2002

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Eric Dapkewicz (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: We the People (Audio CD)

I happened to be walking through a store in Juneau, Alaska when I heard Brule's music being played on the sound-system. I asked the manager who it was and rushed to the nearest record store to buy it. If you like Enigma, Delerium or even Enya, this CD is a lost gem. Most of the music has a electronica/trance feel to it, with various Indian chants woven throughout the music. The melodies are infectious and wonderful. I admire Brule for trying for experimenting with old traditions and popular trends. And it works. This is a great CD to mellow out to, or even work out to. A must have.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My most-played CD, period!, November 5, 2002

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Dan Foster (Arkansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We the People (Audio CD)

If you enjoy music that is relaxing, meditative, inspirational and, at the same time, exciting, you will love this selection! Enchanting vocals, ethereal flutes, masterful keyboards, exciting guitars, powerful drums, realistic sound effects and beautiful composition make this CD a wonderful example of what happens when you mix together traditional Native American music, modern technology, outstanding musicians and the skills of producers Paul LaRoche (Brule) and Tom Bee. I bought this CD for one song, "Buffalo Moon", but each song became a favorite. If you like rock, pop, instrumental, inspirational, spiritual, or Native American music, you will find something you like on this CD! A compilation like this comes along much too seldom. If you are thinking about purchasing music that has "real substance", try "We The People". This music allows you to "think and reflect" rather than "beat you" with tired opinions and worn-out rhythms.