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Tracks
1.
Heart of the Sky
2.
Mockingbird Canyon
3.
Turquiose Twilight
4.
Ravens & Red-tails
5.
New Fire
6.
Sedona Sunrise
7.
Cactus Dance
8.
Sombra de la Luna
9.
Temple of the Sun
10.
Ancient Memories
11.
Sacred Night
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Album
Description
Take
a dynamic and exhilarating musical journey
through the southwest. Spirited Native
American flutes, exciting world beat
rhythms, and the seductive sounds of
guitar and piano blend with Aztec drums,
African kalimbas, haunting Mayan double
flutes and an exotic array of instruments
from around the world. The cry of an eagle
pierces the sky. Thunder rumbles across
the plateau. Timeless rituals of the
ancients come to life.
Scott
August's vibrant musical vistas will
ignite your senses with all the passion
and excitement of a New Fire
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Editorial
Reviews
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"This
is August's best work to date.
This is saying a great deal when
considering the high level of his
previous works that have garnered
so much acclaim. ...all lovers of
Native Flute music will find New
Fire enthralling from the opening
measure to the final flute
flourish. ...engaging, rhythmic,
and often mystical moments that
captivate and mesmerize the
listener. August has a style that
is all his own that continues to
evolve and grow over time. He has
certainly become one of the
finest composers for the Native
flute on the scene today.
August's prior offerings have
been well received garnishing him
two NAMMY nominations, one for
Distant Spirits his debut
offering and a win this year in
the Native Heart category for
Sacred Dreams. He continues to
produce outstanding works
inspired by the grandeur of the
American South West. August has a
smooth, clean, and polished style
using Native American flutes and
world instruments to produce a
unique and soothing sound.
-Voice of the Wind:
Journal of The International
Native American Flute
Association
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"Inspired
composing [by]
multi-instrumentalist Scott
August.
__...a
colorful collage of elements from
both Native American tradition
(flute, drums) and beyond
(African kalimba, Latin American
instrumentation, piano,
synthesizers). The music is
drenched with Southwestern
ambiance, captivating the
listener with images of lonely
canyons, desert landscapes and
seemingly endless horizons. The
Native flute...provides a
haunting, tranquil voice in the
midst of a sea of flowing
synthesizer atmosphere and
low-tempo drum beats.
-Music Design-In
Review
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"New
Fire represents Scott August's
best work to date. With an
ear for compelling melodies and
rhythms he has produced an
original work. August
continues to amaze, and New Fire
is sure to be one of the best
Native Heart recordings of
2005."
-Darrell Koerner, Four Winds
Trading Company
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Listener
Reviews
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"New
Fire is magical! It is for those
moments when you want music that
both uplifts and balances you at
the same time. As a teacher of
spirituality and meditation, I
use August's music because it
resonates so deeply, that it
speaks right to the core of your
being. When you're feeling
frazzled, take blissful refuge in
this gorgeously rendered music
rich with subtleties that will
call you to listen again and
again. New Fire is a gem."
Jacquie, Mission Viejo,
CA
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"Scott
August has created a beautifully
textured and rhythmic album, one
that will transport you to a
dreamscape full of magic and
beauty. The albums melodies and
rhythms are mesmerizing and
captivating, not only in their
complexity, but in their subtle
simplicity as well. New Fire
speaks directly to the soul in an
unforgettable way and it is easy
to lose yourself...or find
yourself...while listening to
this beautifully composed
album.
As
a resident of the southwest, I'm
continually hearing native flute
music and I can honestly say that
Scott August is at the top of
this genre, and New Fire is the
best new title to come
along."
Highly
Recommended!!"
-Tracy Anton, Sedona,
AZ
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I
got [New Fire]...and I
love it!!! I think it is your
best work to date. I have been
listening to it every day. I like
the upbeat nature of this CD!
Good job!"
-Dan, Modesto, CA
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"Scott
August's "New Fire" has the same
haunting lyricism as his previous
CDs, but with vivid new rhythms
and bright charm. Scott's
experience creating world music
really makes it's voice heard.
This music is expansive and
transformative-- it makes you
want to open up all your doors
and windows. "New Fire" is a
fluid, seamless joining of music
to the natural world."
-Barbara, Altadena, CA
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"My
family and I absolutely love New
Fire. It is simply exquisite! I
thought it would be hard to top
Scotts other two cds - Sacred
Deams & Distant Spirit.. It
would be difficult for me to say
which one I like best but this
new one is wonderful! This CD is
another magnificent work of art
by Scott August. Anyone who loves
native american flute music will
love New Fire"
Julia, Omaha, NE
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"Thank
you for NEW FIRE, we love it!!!
Truly well done, and
congratulations on the award for
Sacred Dreams! From the moment I
brought your [other] two
CD's...we have loved them!! They
are among our favorites."
-Barbara Turner, Sierra
Madre
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"The
CDs arrived on Friday so I had
the pleasure of listening to New
Fire a number of times over the
weekend. I am delighted with your
new CD! I have enjoyed listening
to it and will continue to do so.
Distant Spirits (and now New
Fire) has been my favorite CD to
listen to while I journal, and I
happen to do a lot of journaling.
Thank you again for sharing your
passion and I am so excited for
you that you are enjoying acclaim
for your work, as well as
appreciation by your listeners
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-Annette, Bonsall, CA
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Scott
August's music takes you out of
time to another place. This is
the [music] I choose to
listen to when I practice yoga --
every track breathes and
bends. I love it -- think
it's [August's] best
effort yet -- varied, upbeat ---
even danceable!"
-B. Rassmusen, Boulder,
CA
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