David & Steve Gordon Sacred Spirit Drums CD

Sacred Spirit Drums by brothers David and Steve Gordon is the sequel to their best-selling Sacred Earth Drums. With these two albums, the brothers begin to acknowledge their separate musical contributions (admittedly, they play many of the same instruments, but Steve adds guitars to the mix) and offer extensive liner notes, which in this case offer the story of the rituals of a shaman. Although the brothers play many African drums, the beats for most tracks are either basic Native American (4/4 or 1/1), with just slight embellishments; or, once established, the drum patterns remain a constant and easy groove. Native American flutes and jaunty Incan pan pipes provide the song, while guitar (the Spanish guitar on "Path with a Heart" is lovely), mandolin, electronic instruments, vocals, and nature sounds (birds recorded at Anzo Borrego National State Park) provide expansive musical depth. Sacred Spirit Drums is an intoxicating musical experience, accessible on many levels. The shaman's story is wonderful. ~ Carol Wright

David and Steve are back with the follow up to their very successful, Sacred Earth Drums, "with an even more melodic, magical, danceable story about a Shaman who journeys into the Spirit world to find a way to heal the Earth and its people. You will hear more trance/dance beats and a lot more acoustic and electric guitar. Yes, as hard as it may be to believe, Sacred Spirit Drums is better than Sacred Earth Drums. Not only did they compose all the music, David and Steve both use many types of drums and indigenous rattles, Native American Flutes and Incan Pan Pipes. David adds keyboard orchestrations while Steve plays classical, steel string acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin and various electronic instruments. Finally, the copious nature sounds were recorded and various National Monuments and Parks, " along with sounds of Eagle, Wolf and Humpback Whales. "The ten tracks, which are detailed in the liner notes, takes the listener on a mystical Shamanic journey in search of a healing vision. Each superb track flows seamlessly into the next, and I can say without hesitation that if you're willing to sit (or better yet, lay down) and really get into Sacred Spirit Drums, you will come away with a vision or two of your own. Evocative, mysterious, sensual, profoundly healing, you are going to love Sacred Spirit Drums." -Steve Ryals, New Age RetailerDavid and Steve Gordon have been pioneers in the New Age/World music genre for over twenty years. Their trademark sound, combining world instruments and sounds of nature, has sold over 1.

7 million units worldwide and been heard on network TV and major motion pictures.

Liner Note Author: Steve Gordon.

Recording information: Anza Borrego National Monument; Joshua Tr4ee National Monument; Mount San Jacinto State Park; Sequoia Studios.

Personnel: Steve Gordon (vocals).

Audio Mixer: Steve Gordon.