Echoes From The Mesa
The Scott August
Newsletter
Spring 2008
The latest news from Scott August and Cedar Mesa Music.
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this issue: Scott
August Signature Anasazi
Flute SCOTT
AUGUST SIGNATURE ANASAZI
FLUTE Scott and
Geoffrey worked closely together to
construct a flute that had the distinctive
warm, low sound that Scott strives for in
his recordings while still keeping ease of
playing in mind. Several prototypes were
constructed and extensively tested. The
final designs were then field tested by
members of Scott's beginning Anasazi flute
class before Scott and Geoffrey made their
final decision. The result is a warm,
resonant low tone with a silky smooth
response. To satisfy both
the collector and the everyday flute
player these flutes will be available in
two lines The
Scott August Signature Ansaszi
Flute The
Scott August Signature Ansaszi
Flute The
Scott August Anasazi Flute Series Prices and
availabitlity The
Scott August Signature Ansaszi
Flute: The
Scott August Anasazi Flute Series How
to order To order your flute email the
following information to Cedar
Mesa Music We
don't need a deposit. Please
note: There is no E-mailing List discount
on Anasazi Flutes ANASAZI
FLUTE CLASS The
Anasazi flute does not give up it's
secrets easily. Getting a tone on this
ancient flute can be as challenging as
finding one buried beneath a long
forgotten ruin. Little information exsits
about it and even less about how to play
it. If you own one of these magical
instruments and would like to jump start
your playing Scott August is giving a
class this April 26th in Georgetown, CA as
part of the Northern California Flute
Circle's Spring Gathering. To find out
more or sign up for the Anasazi flute
class visit
the
Spring Gathering
website. NEW
DOWNLOAD Quartz
Moon During
the month of February I was doing some
appearances in Arizona in Tucson and
Phoenix. For these I had added some new
items to my set up. One was a looping
device that allows me to play something
into it and then make it repeat or loop
that part back while I play something new
above it. I almost always recorded three
parts: a bass and two higher parts. The
bass part always a Pat Haran F# while the
others were different flutes by Geoffrey
Ellis, Michael Gulino or JP
Gomez. During
each of these performances I tried to
remember to record the improvasations I
did through this loop box in case I really
liked one of them. When I got home I
planned to go through them and pick some
of them to share with everyone. SOME
UPCOMING SCOTT AUGUST
PERFORMANCES April
26-27, 2008 July
9 - 13, 2008 Scott
will be performing and giving a workshop.
For more information visit
the
INAFA website Click
here
for
more appearances REVIEWS "Another
masterpiece for this genre of music, Scott
delivers one of the most soothing and
inspiring CD's I've heard in quite
sometime. Take a trip to the southwestern
U.S. and venture through nature and the
spirits of the tribes that dominated the
area for thousands of years, the Pueblos,
Navaho, Hopi and many others. "Lost
Canyons is captivating, engaging and
exhilarating. It nourishes your spirit and
is a balm for the soul. ...brilliantly
conceived." "Lost
Canyons demonstrates Scott August's
multi-instumental talents as well as his
artistic flute stylings. "Morning Star's"
inspired solo flute, transports one
to a high place looking down over vast
canyon expanse at sunrise, a magical
experience. Raven's Dance showcases
Scott's ability to blend complex textures
utilizing western instruments which he
plays flawlessly. His best work yet,
listen and let your spirit soar." "Scott's
flute playing is simply fantastic. On this
CD, he's playing the "Anasazi" flute (as
well as other types), one of the oldest
types of instruments known to mankind.
There's no doubt from his sensitive
playing that he's in touch with his Native
American roots. He's put together a total
of four CDs, though for some reason, this
is our very first listen to his high
talent and skill. His compositional
skills, especially in this Native American
arena, are unparalleled, at least as far
as my ears are concerned, and I've heard a
lot of different artists in this
genre! "Scott
August is one of a very few musicians
expert in a Native American instrument
called the Anasazi Flute. Apparently lost
for over a thousand years, this evocative
instrument once echoed through the deep
and sacred canyons of the American
Southwest - that's New Mexico, Arizona and
Texas to you and me. And so we come to
Scott August's latest album Lost
Canyons. Whether you wish to
categorise this album as World Music or
New Age, it certainly falls easy on the
ear. "A
stunningly quieting and captivating
album." "As
one who's always felt a longing for the
native origins stirring deep within my
soul, I found myself particularly moved by
Lost Canyons. On this haunting
CD, composer, producer and keyboardist
Scott August takes us on a day's journey
into the Native American past, as sounded
through the Anasazi
flute—a simple flute
end-blown with just six holes that
requires the player to blow across one end
in just the right way to awaken its
voice.
Flute
Class: Beginning Anasazi
flute
New
Download
Appearances
Reviews
Cedar
Mesa Music and Scott August are proud to
announce the Scott August Signature
Anasazi Flute. These professional
quality instruments are made by Geoffrey
Ellis of Earth Tone Flutes and are perfect
for both beginning and advanced players.
Ideal for concert stage, recording studios
or just nodding around alone as you
discover your true Kokopelli.
and
The Scott August Anasazi Flute
Series
The
Scott August Signature Ansaszi
Flute
Shown above, this
is a limited edition flute. Only twenty
five flutes will be offered per year, each
year will it's own distinct design. Made
of eastern red cedar The Scott August
Signature Anasazi Flute is tastefully
accented with a crushed turquoise Cedar
Mesa Music logo and Bore Rings in a style
reminiscent of Chaco Canyon jewelry. Each
flute will be signed by Scott August,
Numbered and come with a certificate of
authenticity, a bag and maintenance kit.
Available in the keys of Ab and A these
flutes will be made to order to
accommodate both right and left handed
players. See below for prices and
availability.
Also
made of eastern red cedar the Scott
August Anasazi Flute Series is a more
affordable version of the Signature flute
accented with a wood burned Cedar Mesa
Music logo and Bore Rings. Each flute will
come with a bag and a flute maintenance
kit. Available in the keys of Ab and A,
with other keys to be anounced, these
flutes will be made to order to
accommodate both right and left handed
players. See below for prices and
availability.
The
Scott August Ansaszi Flute
Series
These flutes will be available starting
April 21th, 2008
Price: $350.00 One of 25 Signed and
numbered flutes. Keys available: Ab and
A
Comes
with a certificate of authenticity, a bag
and maintenance kit
Price: $223.00. Keys available: Ab and
A. Other keys to be anounced.
Comes
with a bag and maintenance kit
Once we get this information you’ll
be put on the list. It’s “first
come first flute...”
Scott August's March 8th Anasazi Flute
Class
On
a twilight hike in the mountians of
Phoenix, we watch the moon rise above an
outcropping of quartz. Silent witness to
the ancient Hohokom that once lived among
the giant Saguaros.
Northern California Flute Circle Spring
Gathering Festival
Georgetown, CA (Northeast of
Sacramento)
TIME 8:00 AM - 6:00
PM
PERMORMANCE TIME FOR SCOTT AUGUST:
4:30
PRICE Day Festival Free,
workshops not included / Afternoon Concert
Tickets: $10 / $12 (day of event)
INFO NCFC
Spring GatheringThe
Northern California Flute Circle
Spriing Gathering is a two day long
event consisting of workshops, open mic
and an afternoon concert. There will be
many well known and respected flute
makers there selling their flutes.
There is a lot to do and see so visit
the NCFC
website
for more information.
INAFA Convention
Haas Fine Arts Center
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Clair, WI
Scott August, is one of only a handful of
musicians to master the Anasazi rim blown
flute. He incorporates many other rare
instruments on this CD truly designating
the beauty as world music. This 12 track
instrumental collection features "Morning
Star", "Swallows and Nighthawks", "Lost
Canyons" and "Evening Star". A beautiful
piece of work. Five Stars"
-Cashbox Magzine
-Voice of the Wind magazine
-DJ Thorton, KSBR
He weaves piano, guitars, synth and lots
of other instruments from different
cultures (kalimba, udu and tabla, for
instance) in carefully, not detracting in
the least from the cultural aspects of his
canyon theme, yet at the same time showing
the universal aspects of music/instruments
from all cultures on the globe. Even jazz
fans will find something to like here, as
August has a passion for what he
plays that comes through shining in all
respects. I love this CD - it will stay in
the "keeper" rack, for years to come!
I rate it as MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Give
it a try by playing my favorite track,
"Chasing the Sun", or any of the other
samples [on www.cedarmesa.com]. A
great album that will be enjoyed by music
lovers everywhere.
- Doctor Jazz, Improvazation
Nation.
Mr August wrote all the music and plays
all the instruments, and I have to say
that this is an album I have been playing
quite a bit. The music honours the
instrument and its ethnic origins, but not
slavishly so. It doesn't resemble a
recreation of a Native American camp, but
the music creates the idea of these flutes
communicating high across the desert
sands, floating effortlessly on the
keening winds. There is a distinct ambient
feel to the music, listen to Morning Star
for evidence of this.
The Anasazi Flute has a haunting sound,
timeless and yet familiar, accompanied by
acoustic guitar, piano and ethnic
percussion. There are a dozen tracks on
the album, with evocative titles such as
Desert Sky, Raven Dance, Evening Star,
Thunder On The Mesa. This is an album to
relax to and to be transported by.
Highly Recommended."
-Music Watch
-Richard Giles, Nexus Magizne
If you've experienced the magic of
discovering ancient petroglyphs or the
thrill of looking up to catch the
ever-changing skyscape and an eagle
soaring on rays of sunlight, it will take
you there. And if you haven't, this may be
your moment.
'Lost Canyons ' is already Top 5
in airplay on the national New Age
Reporter radio charts. It could your
ticket to a mini-vacation.
-Chiwah , The Light Connection
Echoes From The
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Music and Scott August
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