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Audio CD (16 Oct 1995)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Virgin
ASIN: B000009CIO
Other Editions: Audio Cassette | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,962 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)
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2. Runnin' 3:12 �0.79

3. Nothing Without You 3:37 �0.79

4. Push 4:04 �0.79

5. Gotta Give Praise 4:04 �0.79

6. Interlude 2:08 �0.79

7. I Am 2:18 �0.79

8. You Will 3:31 �0.79

9. Through the Storm 3:38 �0.79

10. Jesus (Remix) 3:14 �0.79

11. Outro 1:01 �0.79

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Sacred Spirit: Chants and Dances of the Native Americans is an 11-song journey bridging the gap between ancient and contemporary history, tradition and modern instrumentation. While it is impossible to fully realize such scope on a single disc, Sacred Spirit makes the choice to represent all indigenous Americans rather than become mired in the potentially divisive bog of politics and tribal allegiance. All but two melodies are entirely traditional, bringing together flute, drums, and vocals with a cello and keyboard wash. This marriage is most effective on the lovely bowing of "The Cradlesong", and the looping electro-acoustic beauty of "Wishes of Happiness & Prosperity". Elsewhere, synthetic elements are overwhelming, detracting from a song's essence, as with the spongy nervosity of "Elevation". An uneven offering, Sacred Spirit doesn't quite live up to its promise. --Paige La Grone

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4.7 out of 5 stars (18 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just listen......, 29 Jul 2006

By	Mr. M. D. Smith "Bigmatt" (Hampshire, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Right, first let's make one thing clear - ignore the Amazon review, it's psycho babble. Here's an example. '"Elsewhere, synthetic elements are overwhelming, detracting from a song's essence, as with the spongy nervosity of "Elevation".' Spongy nervosity? What does that mean? What does it tell you about the music?
There isn't a bad track on this CD, and who cares if traditional native american music has been watered down by the addition of contemporary instruments and arrangements -it works, leave it at that. The tracks are all credited to "The Fearsome Brave", but no further information is given, so one must assume that this work is by a native american producer who wants to make his (or her) traditional music more accessible to "western" ears. A fine job he (or she) has done with it. The modern arrangements complement the often haunting vocals, and in my view, each one does a great job at setting the mood of the particular song or chant it's been mixed with. Straight away it becomes apparent whether this track is "sad" or that track is "uplifting" (another psycho babble word - what's wrong with happy?)
I heard Wishes of Happiness and Prosperity (Yeha-Noha) on British prime time radio in the late 90's, bought the album on the strength of that alone, and I'm happy to report it was money well spent. It matters not whether you perceive yourself to be a fan of New Age music, Native American music, World music or Tribal music, ignore the reviewers, do your ears a favour, give any of the tracks a listen (and Amazon have even been kind enought to let you preview them on the site) then buy the album. You won't regret it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow and wow, 16 Dec 2003

By	"poynt" - See all my reviews

Well I knew Id like it but again wow.The blend of soulful music and the incredible chants just pick you up and defy you not to drift back in time and see a great people living life as it should be.You can almost feel the sadness and lament at their passing.
Wishes of Happiness is the real thing with Counterclockwise and Winter Ceremony not far behind.
In fact no track disappoints.No matter what your tastes in music this is a must buy cd.Just sit back at the end of a long day and drift with it.You can't lose.Quite brilliant.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable!!!!, 1 Aug 2003

By	S. Walsh (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The music is a magnificent combination of American Indian chanting and modern music which only serves to enhance and not change the music. The beat is brilliant and leaves you feeling uplifted, happy and relaxed all at once. This is something I have waited a looong time for without even realising it!
ENJOY!!!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars buy this
this is sooooooooo cool! i love this album, am about to buy the 2nd one, some tracks were more like native club music! not a chill out albumn but very uplifting for the soul! Read more

Published 7 months ago by Claire King

5.0 out of 5 stars massages and soothes the ears and brain
an excellent blend of native american chants with modern instruments produce wonderful, uplifting yet relaxing music. it is excellent music to chill out to. Read more

Published 10 months ago by JC

4.0 out of 5 stars Even Native Americans listen to this!
As someone who is proud to have Red blood (!) I find this actually not too bad. This is NOT Native American-recorded, however, "Brave" makes no secret of the fact he is Austrian,... Read more

Published 15 months ago by C. Bailes

2.0 out of 5 stars Unauthentic
If you like trance/chillout albums the likes of which resemble Enigma, then your want to add this to your collection, but if your looking for something authentic, and original,... Read more

Published on 9 Oct 2006 by Mr. L. Sage

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly chilled, with just the right balance of uplift....
It's a Thursday evening, it's been a hard day at work and I'm listening to "Sacred Spirit". It is THE perfect record to chill out to, whilst feeling simultaneously uplifted... Read more

Published on 7 April 2006 by LeaseOfLife

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any music lover
I first bought this album the week it came out - partly because I was intrigued by the culture, partly because some of the proceeds went directly to Native American charities and... Read more

Published on 6 Jan 2006 by elysianfield

5.0 out of 5 stars "Visionquest and trancedance"
When I picked up this cd, at a second hand shop in Helsinborg (Sweden) I had absolutely no idea as to what it was, but my love of the native american culture made me buy it- and I... Read more

Published on 15 Jul 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars The best music on earth today
the music that is Sacred Spirit is simply the best you can buy. I find that there is nothing more relaxing and uplifting then this album, especially Wishes of Happiness and... Read more

Published on 5 Feb 2002 by andyriley1982@lycos.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars SOUND, SPECIAL AND ABOVE ALL SACRED
Sacred Spirit takes you on a voyage of discovery through the world of the Native Americans. It's interesting to hear the different sounds that make a whole track, as well as... Read more

Published on 19 Aug 2001 by adekearns

4.0 out of 5 stars Atmospheric,haunting,sad and in parts scary!
This CD was recommended by my brother and after I'd heard snippets of his copy I just had to buy my own. Read more

Published on 23 Jul 2001

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