Spirit Dancer

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Blackhawk, who lost their focus after their platinum-selling records of the '90s, return with an album that aims for new depth and direction. Inspired by the death of band member Van Stephenson in April 2001, cofounders Henry Paul and Dave Robbins eschew the usual themes of lovin' and leavin' to craft a message album of universal love, faith, and honor, much of it with pantheistic undertones. While none of the songs dares move too left of radio, the inspirational tone of such tunes as "One Love" and "Spirit Dancer," laced with Native American flute and chanting, provides a welcome balm of healing. Still, there's plenty for the more lighthearted listener, from the twin-guitar rock of "Brothers of the Southland," which pays tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers, to "One Night in New Orleans," where a young man learns to speak the language of love. Stocked with Blackhawk's trademark harmonies and power instrumentation, Spirit Dancer shows that '70s rock has come full circle once again. --Alanna Nash

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Average customer rating: A Wonderful Tribute Sentiments BlackHawk's Great New CD Superb Recording Best Country Music CD of 2002..

Spirit Dancer BlackHawk Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Strong Enough Love & Gravity Blackhawk Blackhawk - Greatest Hits Platinum & Gold Collection ASIN: B00006GO8Z Release Date: 2002-08-27

Tracks:

1. One Love
2. One Night In New Orleans
3. Days Of America
4. Spirit Dancer
5. I Will
6. Brothers Of The Southland
7. Gloryland
8. Forgiveness
9. Faith Is The Light
10. I'll Always Love You
11. Leavin' The Land Of The Broken Hearted

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Blackhawk, who lost their focus after their platinum-selling records of the '90s, return with an album that aims for new depth and direction. Inspired by the death of band member Van Stephenson in April 2001, cofounders Henry Paul and Dave Robbins eschew the usual themes of lovin' and leavin' to craft a message album of universal love, faith, and honor, much of it with pantheistic undertones. While none of the songs dares move too left of radio, the inspirational tone of such tunes as "One Love" and "Spirit Dancer," laced with Native American flute and chanting, provides a welcome balm of healing. Still, there's plenty for the more lighthearted listener, from the twin-guitar rock of "Brothers of the Southland," which pays tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers, to "One Night in New Orleans," where a young man learns to speak the language of love. Stocked with Blackhawk's trademark harmonies and power instrumentation, Spirit Dancer shows that '70s rock has come full circle once again. --Alanna Nash

Customer Reviews:

A Wonderful Tribute.......2003-09-01

With the passing of Van Stephenson, there were holes left in the hearts of many. But probably none as large as the ones in the hearts of Van's family and friends. Through this album, not only has BlackHawk exhibited the perfection of their skills as THE most talented band out there, but they have also shown just how deep their love runs. I've tried to show my appreciation to the guys for this wonderful work of art and perhaps someday I'll be able to without a lump in my throat.

Sentiments.......2002-09-20

This CD is wonderful. I highly recommend "Spirit Dancer" to everyone out there who is a country music fan. This CD has a collection of songs that make you laugh, cry, want to get up and dance, and makes you reflect on lost loves and times gone by. I own all of Blackhawk's CD's but this may be my favorite. GREAT JOB!

BlackHawk's Great New CD.......2002-09-05

This CD has a slightly different tone to it. Instead of songs like "Ragged and Wrong", there are songs with a more spiritual message. Henry Paul and Dave Robbins are an awesome team and they have made another great CD.

Superb Recording.......2002-09-05

This CD took a long time to get here, however it is worth the wait. The vocals are everything you expect from Blackhawk, their harmonizing is perfect and the instrumentation is equally as good. I strongly reccomend this CD.

Best Country Music CD of 2002.........2002-09-02

I've been a fan of Blackhawk's since I saw the video for "Goodbye Says It All", then hearing "Every Once In A While" shorty after, too borrow a quote from one of their songs,I was hooked, lined and sinkered for this band. I knew there was something different about then in comparison to the other bands out during that time. They didn't follow anyone one "formula" that other Nashville acts have.What really impressed me was that the guys in Blackhawk were not some 19 year old kids wanting to be the flavour of the month, but established artists in their own right. Henry Paul, Van Stephenson and Dave Robbins were all veterans of the music world, and it showed. Their lyrics, musicianship and harmonies were like nothing I'd heard before (in country or rock). The same dedication to their craft also showed in their live performances, which I was lucky to catch them twice, once in 95 and the other in 99. Everything you hear on their discs they are able to capture tenfold during their concerts.

Their Debut cd still ranks up there with my favourite releases from the 90's. They continued to crank out hit after hit, even when founding member Van Stephenson was diagnosed with cancer in 99, which sadly he took that "Ship to Heaven" in April of 2001. Through that and being dropped by their label Arista, Blackhawk rebounded by signing with Sony's Columbia Records. Many of their fans were wondering if they could recapture the magic they had as a Trio on their new cd. The answer ladies and Gentlemen,is yes!

Spirit Dancer is clearly their best CD since their Debut "Blackhawk" and their Sophmore effort "Strong Enough". Spirit Dancer is eleven songs full of hope, love, inspiration, healing and most of all, it's from the heart. They don't rely heavily on cookie cutter country song writers to pen their songs, nine of the eleven tracks can attest to that. There is no filler here.. 11 songs and 11 possible hits.. They've already scored hits with the Patriotic "Days of America" (Even as a Canadian, the same values and efforts can be said for us), the toe tapping, get out on the dance floor "One Night in New Orleans" and the current single "I Will" (better then the Billy Ray Cyrus version by far!). Other highlights include Blackhawk's Tribute to Southern Rock (Marshall Tucker Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Allman Brothers) in "Brothers Of The Southland" (which screams to be played on the radio!) The ever so catchy "Gloryland" which will have you singing the chorus time and time again, and Dave Robbins touching "I'll Always Love You" is one of those get down on your knee and serenade your honey by" tunes..

The entire cd is great from beginning to end, but the highlight for me is their tribute to Van Stephenson "Spirit Dancer". It's the most heartfelt song I've heard in years. Its Native American influence (pan flutes and chanting) does not only give the song it's spiritual feel, but the message it sends is pure and simple: "Gv Ge Yu Ha" in Cherokee translates into "I Love You Very Much" and I see no better way to honor the memory of Van, but to anyone who's lost a dear friend/family member/love way to soon.

This cd has everything any music fan craves.. Great Hooks, amazing choruses, fine muscianship and a truely positive message filled with Hope, love and Joy. If you're looking for something different check these guys out..

Pick up this cd.. you won't be sorry you did!

Finally, thank you Henry Paul and Dave Robbins for this great cd and for keeping Blackhawk soaring!

Average customer rating:

Spirit Dancer Henry Kapono Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008P3S Release Date: 1995-05-16

Tracks:

1. Travel My Love
2. Matter of Time
3. Dancing in the Midnight
4. Love Says Goodbye
5. I Will Always Remember
6. Stand in the Light
7. Make Love Shine
8. Margarita
9. Buster & Ruby
10. Native Girl

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Music by Women: A Celebration Manufacturer: Capstone ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Clara Wieck Schumann | Schumann, Clara Wieck | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Scherzo | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000A4G5R Release Date: 2003-07-29

Average customer rating: One of the most underrated guitarplayers in the world!

Spirit of the Dancer Wayne Johnson Trio Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Keeping the Dream Alive Grasshopper ASIN: B00008FD4Y Release Date: 1990-10-25

Customer Reviews:

One of the most underrated guitarplayers in the world!.......2005-07-26

On "Spirit of the Dancer". One of his earlier records, (it came out in 1988) Johnson proves that he was a player and composer to be reckoned with. For me if you like Pat Metheny, Brian Hughes, Bill Connors and lets say Carl Verheyen. "Spirit of the Dancer", "Keeping the Dream Alive" and "Grasshopper" is a trilogy that you can't be without.

"Spirit..." has a slightly more Allan Holdsworth influence than the latter ones. I rate this 4 stars close to 5 but "Keeping... and "Grasshopper" are definitively 5 star material. Johnson shows that he is a great composer.
There are many musicians that can play their instruments in a fantastic way but composing a good song is a different matter. He is also always one of those players that can get his guitar to sound huge and like several guitars at the same time. Okey there are overdubs on the records, but I have also heard him live. So I know.
Buy it before it goes out of print!

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Spirit Dancer BlackHawk Manufacturer: Sbme Special Mkts. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000KQF77U Release Date: 2006-11-28

Tracks:

1. One Love
2. One Night in New Orleans
3. Days of America
4. Spirit Dancer
5. I Will
6. Brothers of the Southland
7. Gloryland
8. Forgiveness
9. Faith Is the Light
10. I'll Always Love You
11. Leavin' the Land of the Broken Hearted

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World of Rhyhtm: Talking Drum Rapture/ Beyond Borders , Stephan Baer/ Across Distant Lands , Stephan Baer/ The Dark Frontier , Jim McGrath/ Soul Dancer , Jim McGrath/ Drum Spirit , and Jim McGrath/ Percussive Elements Manufacturer: Talking Drum Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000KPR990

Product Description

Compilation of Talking Drum artists featuring Jim McGrath, Stephan Baer, and Rapture Rapture/ Beyond Borders 1.Daily Bread 2.Ocean of Joy Stephan Baer/Across Distant Lands 3. Najongo 4. Call of the Monsoon Stephan Baer/ The Dark Frontier 5. Mwari (initiation) 6. Mawalo's Death Jim McGrath/ Soul Dancer 7. Soul Dancer Jim McGrath/ Drum Spirit 8. Bongo Fury 9. Tar Groove Jim McGrath/ Percussive Element 10.Liquid Calm

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