In Beauty, We Return

by R. Carlos Nakai

Overview

IN BEAUTY, WE RETURN is the first compilation album from R. Carlos Nakai, master of the Native American cedar flute. Culled from over two dozen solo albums, collaborations, and live recordings, this collection represents Nakai's entire musical career. His ethereal, haunting flute is blended into an unusual number of musical styles and genres, including jazz, fusion, and classical. Nakai's music is authentically Native American, yet his expression is completely original and personal. IN BEAUTY, WE RETURN includes three tracks from Nakai's performances with the Canyon Symphony Orchestra, including his classic "Whippoorwill," a hypnotic track that is made richer by the inclusion of strings and percussion. Listeners will have a chance to compare it against the stark, entrancing original, which is also included here. Even with his genre-jumping, Nakai keeps his sound soothing and minimal. He allows rhythm and intensity to create tension and interest, never resorting to bombast or jarring percussion. Nakai is a favorite among bodyworkers and is perfect for healing work, meditation, and setting a quiet, yet energized, mood.

Product Details

Release Date:	05/11/2004
Label:	Canyon Records
UPC:	0729337706422
Rank:	38210

Tracks

1. Shaman's Call
2. Whippoorwill
3. Song for the Morning Star
4. Red Streaking into Water
5. Carry the Gift
6. Eye of the Wind
7. Kamui
8. Feather, Stone & Light
9. Crow Canyon
10. My Wild Heart Sings
11. Lake That Speaks
12. Whippoorwill
13. Amazing Grace

Album Credits

Performance Credits

R. Carlos Nakai   Primary Artist
Canyon Symphony   Primary Artist
Wind Travelin' Band   Primary Artist
Will Clipman   Primary Artist
William Eaton   Primary Artist,Guest Artist
Paul Horn   Primary Artist,Guest Artist
Nawang Khechog   Guest Artist
James DeMars   Conductor
Timothy Russell   Conductor
Jack Miller   Sequencing

Technical Credits

William Eaton   Composer
Jeffrey Nagy   Graphic Design
Mary Redhouse   Composer
R. Carlos Nakai   Composer,Melody Arrangement
Tony Furtado   Composer
Robert Doyle   Producer,Liner Notes,Executive Producer
Public Domain   Composer
Will Clipman   Composer
Billy Williams & Choir   Arranger
John Running   Photography
James DeMars   Composer
Wind Travelin' Band   Composer
John Newton   Composer
AmoChip Dabney   Composer
Stephen Butler   Executive Producer
Jack Miller   Mastering