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Simple man
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BURNING SKY
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A
Simple Man
Canyon Records
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The highly celebrated
Native American trio Burning Sky return with their sixth outing, their
third on Canyon records. Last years “Spirits In The Wind” received a
Grammy nomination for Best Native American Album. Following a similar
path, “A Simple Man” combines the traditional melodies with, Jazz,
Blues and even Reggae. The earthy of nature of their playing harmonizes
what Aaron White, Kevin Mockingbird and John Katz find essential in
their musical path.
Primary to an acoustic backdrop is the texture created by the use of the
Native flute, hand made and excellently played. It is the flute that
casts a haunting shadow over the work in some cases breathing life as in
“Wisdom Keeper”, “Rolling Stone” and “Blood And Faith” while
in “Twilight In Your Eyes” and “Hand in Hand” breed a more
complex emotion. The guitar work is exceptional. “Wind & Steel”,
the Doobie Brother-esque “Buffalo Chips” and the country flavored
“Forever One” resonate the beauty of lyrical structure and color.
Even the progressive “Land of Lightning” with its signature lick
(which could sit next to a Rush intro) radiates with guilty pleasure.
The title track, “A Simple Man”, features the vocal talents of
Orchard recording artist Martha Redbone. Much like last years CD which
hosted Door’s drummer John Densmore, Redbones soulful vocals lend a
warmth and uniqueness to the recording. A subtle delight, this disc
concentrates on the band’s dedicated vision of instrumental excellence
with beauty and grace.
Website: www.canyonrecords.com
Review by Todd
Smith http://www.thecutting-edge.net/
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