| Coyote Oldman, a.k.a. Michael Graham Allen, long known for innovate and original Native American Flute music has taken flight with the new two-disc recording "Rainbird." "Rainbird" is a "return of the ancient Anasazi Flute" and an ethereal journey into efficient melodies written on stars. Coyote Oldman use the Anasazi and Hopi flutes primarily on this album. It opens with a shimmering, squeaky paen called "Entrance." It moves through various airy tracks that sound at times like Whale Song, a mellow Soprano Sax, fingers running along the rim of a wine glass and what Planets must sound like spinning through space. The meolodies seem happier than other Coyote Oldaman albums. It may be that the Anasazi flute has sunnier intervals. An ambient song on the second disc called "New Mexico Road Trip" includes bass and drum as does the track "Dark" which is laced with a cool guitar riff very Joy Division/New Order feeling. The track is over 10-minutes and knowing that the Pueblo Indians sometimes dance all night in ceremonies--I'll call it "Anasazi Trance." Respectfully. Disc two is an enhanced disc with two films of a Rainbird in flight accompanied by the title song. It is stunning. The larger file film requires Quicktime (TM). The songs on "Rainbird" are of a reflective palate. They move easily one to the next and inspire beautiful images. "Updraft" is one of the most gorgeous NAF songs ever recorded. It sounds like an Anasazi lullaby played under a New Mexico moon under more stars than one can imagine. If you listen to Coyote Oldman or love the Native Flute presented in rich, textural beauty then BUY THIS CD! |
