Windtalker - Native SoundScapes

Randy Alan Motz

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 20, 2006)
• Original Release Date: January 4, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Windtalker Music
• ASIN: B000MXP9MO
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #831,859 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If great art is transportation to new emotions, new places and new thoughts, Windtalker s Native SoundScapes is a virtual tour bus through the undisturbed beauty of America. Every track is equipped with memorable melodies and careful explanations of scenes and settings all without saying a word. Windtalker s years of production experience are apparent in the quality of this recording. Native SoundScapes is a breath of fresh pine air!" --Clint Clifton

Review

Windtalker - Native SoundScapes, is a soothing, meditative, and creative journey into Randy's love for and experiences on the Appalachian Trail. The beautiful arrangements and sensitive playing lead the listener down a pathway blending the wonder of nature and the power of the spirit. It is a successful invitation to relax in the midst of a diversity of sounds full of history, adventure, and meaning . --Marty McCall Grammy Award-Winning Artist

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Windtalker moved me with its lush, cinematic settings, February 16, 2007

By	Ric Duncum (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Windtalker moved me with its lush, cinematic settings -- much like a film score for an epic story. It portrays in my mind, vast, majestic landscapes of bygone days. It takes my soul on a tour through tall pines, rolling hills, winding ridges and breathtaking overlooks. And it beats in my heart with the pulse of an amazing and proud people lost for all time in the path of progress.

Randy's use of mixed musical media -- acoustic, sampled and synthesized instruments -- renders a compositional texture so appropriate for his purposes. His use of creatively winding melodies, calming and tension building harmonic progressions and the occasional -- but not overused -- element of surprise kept the project solidly in the realm of art and miles from what could have been another mood CD.

His passion was the most obvious element in the project. Randy brought his heart for nature, native culture, and the spirit of original Americans to bear with uncompromising angst and joy. He tells his story as one who has truly walked the trail and soaked in the sights and sounds. Bravo, Randy!

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, February 12, 2007

By	Georgia L. Harris "Mom" (Germantown, MD) - See all my reviews

This CD is wonderful. Awesome. Loss of adjectives - just like the scenes along the Appalachian Trail.