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Raven Soars, my Spirit, my Brother W/ Hans-Peter L
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A tribute to the Raven, Trickster of creation. Music wrote by myself. Me on Guitar, Flute, and shaker percussion. EFFEKTO Hans on Vocals, Hand Drum and Bass.
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Finger style and Acoustic Progressive guitar, flute, synth and Mellotron.
Welcome to the music of Carlo D'Anna's Ridiculous Dream music. Also known as "Dream Warrior" in some circles. Influences and music styles ranging from basic to progressive rock, with definite Retro seventies sound. If you enjoy the sound of Moody Blues, George Harrison, Genesis, Dead Can Dance, and others of the same style, more or less, you will probably like this music. I use quite a bit of Mellotron and acoustic fingerstyle guitar as well.
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Genre
World • Native American
Charts
#83 in subgenre Peak #3
Charts
Peak #32
Author
Carlo D'Anna/ Effekto HP
Uploaded
April 27, 2011
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MP3 10.0 MB • 256 kbps • 5:27
Story behind the song
Long ago, near the beginning of the world, Gray Eagle was the guardian of the Sun, Moon and Stars, of fresh water, and of fire. Gray Eagle hated people so much that he kept these things hidden. People lived in darkness, without fire and without fresh water. Gray Eagle had a beautiful daughter, and Raven fell in love with her. In the beginning, Raven was a snow-white bird, and as a such, he pleased Gray Eagle's daughter. She invited him to her father's longhouse. When Raven saw the Sun, Moon and stars, and fresh water hanging on the sides of Eagle's lodge, he knew what he should do. He watched for his chance to seize them when no one was looking. He stole all of them, and a brand of fire also, and flew out of the longhouse through the smoke hole. As soon as Raven got outside he hung the Sun up in the sky. It made so much light that he was able to fly far out to an island in the middle of the ocean. When the Sun set, he fastened the Moon up in the sky and hung the stars around in different places. By this new light he kept on flying, carrying with him the fresh water and the brand of fire he had stolen. He flew back over the land. When he had reached the right place, he dropped all the water he had stolen. It fell to the ground and there became the source of all the fresh-water streams and lakes in the world. Then Raven flew on, holding the brand of fire in his bill. The smoke from the fire blew back over his white feathers and made them black. When his bill began to burn, he had to drop the firebrand. It struck rocks and hid itself within them. That is why, if you strike two stones together, sparks of fire will drop out. Raven's feathers never became white again after they were blackened by the smoke from the firebrand. That is why Raven is now a black bird.
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Oddger
Apr 09, 2015
If you hadn't told us about it, I wouldn't have guessed that this piece gave you so much trouble. The hand drums seem to blend in nicely, so they came out well in the end. Very ethnic, tribal sound and the instruments stand out each and every one. Great work!
Alan L Cole
Apr 08, 2015
Very cool flute and vocals. A very cool Native American feel to the track, helped by the drum work. Kind of a Western Sound Track at 3:30ish - nice collab and a little something different from you Carlo.
Musan Dera
Apr 04, 2015
When I was reading your story I could imagine very well what kind of struggle is behind this one. For me it feels like you just used too many elements here that start fighting. But on the other hand; the struggle and fighting are interesting too, because this is just a new experience. A new adventure. Amazing to read this is the most downloaded tune as well. Oh no, I'm wrong. You were talking about "Tropical Island Chill". I like that jungle feeling very much here and can see the monkeys high in the trees. Enjoyed it.
Dollar Bill and the Unmentionables
Apr 02, 2015
The uncluttered arrangement allows us to hear the care in which each instrument was recorded and the nuances of each performance. Fantastic work, in both concept and execution.
GinNger SparklezZz
Jun 17, 2012
this is amazing and beautiful! it's a visual song with a story to tell thru progression. i love the chant vocals...and the instrumentation and arrangment. i especially love the touches with the drums, flute and shakers...along with the distant echoing effects. very excilent work on this one!! it's cinamatic music!!
Drumnjon
May 30, 2012
LOVE THE TRIBAL TEXTURE......IT ALL WORKS TOGETHER A SPECTACULAR MIX>>> DRUMNJON
Decaying Orbit
Sep 03, 2011
very native, which I love being half indian.... puts me on a mesa dancing... this is really AWESOME!!!
ms 007
Aug 01, 2011
Very Native American ...Love the Vocals like a prayer to the long ago spirits..instrumentals are perfection in motion Bravo!! L&P Debra aka ms 007 kgtf :)
Astronomusic
Jul 02, 2011
Wonderful collaboration !!! Great turn in 3'23'' !!! Z&A
Bob Forbes
Jun 07, 2011
In my open area there area Ravens and other birds of prey - I enjoy watching them while on a mountain climb. This song is full of native feeling - excellent arrangement and production by all those involved. Cool upbeat change at the 3:23 point.
Andre Henriquez
Jun 07, 2011
Beautiful piece, very well done!
Roger John
May 30, 2011
Great tribute...the raven is one smart bird. This is one smart song!
Ascenzion - Al Massey
May 29, 2011
A charismatic exotic composition. The chanting vocals are evocative and captivating;not to mention mesmerizing. I was engrossed throughout the entire song. Great guitar and woodwind work...This is definitely a story set to music. OUTSTANDING!!!
DEADWATER MONK
May 24, 2011
ahh Yes, I think I caught this on Hans page, Really good you guy's,as said before,this really touches the spiritual side,just takes you to the heart of it all. Han's vocal is mesmerizing and the instrumentation is just fantastic Carlo,and so is the production,love the flute accents, but again the vocals just melt the soul Hans....no kidding!
Morten Gjermundsen
May 22, 2011
Excellent music and great story! I have to listen to it several times.On my 3rd spin. So spiritual and earthy.Fantastic work on guitar,bass,flute,vocals and hand-drum. Great work guys!!
Michael Duran
May 18, 2011
bigtime cudos for this gem of a composition HP and Carlo!! the storyline and feel of the tune is timeless and spiritualy refreshing. Bravo!!!
The Smivets
May 14, 2011
What an awesome piece of music! Everything is just perfect - sumptuous guitar tone, amazing flute trills, love the sound of that drum and HP's vocal is magical. Love the shifting sections and brilliant production. Keeping this one!
Major Snagg
May 13, 2011
Quite stunningly beautiful. What a great story. I've not come across it before. . . it all adds to the mystery and feel of the song. This really is a magnificent recording. Very very enjoyable. Can't praise it enought. I'm guessing that this is your fabulous acoustic Parker guitar ? lovely sound. Great collab. Well done both of you.
Rodrica Rudge
May 10, 2011
Fascinating story...and the music conveys the tale perfectly. Very atmospheric and haunting track, beautiful guitar and flute. Great job on the vocals, they blend perfectly with the instrumentation. Superb production and arrangement.
ALPHA ONE OMEGA
May 09, 2011
Outstanding wild west feel captured in this soundtrack style piece Great accoustic melody Excellent vocal & woodwind impl. VHQ audio/prod. big adventureous