This is Winter's first attempt at harnessing the vast inspiration he felt upon exploring the Grand Canyon. Why he mixed into this collection tracks recorded at the church St. John the Divine in New York is unknown--the tracks are harmonious meanderings that please the ear but don't come close to matching the power and awe he brought forth on location in the canyon. Tracks like "Raven Dance," "Bedrock Cathedral," and "River Run"--with their natural echoes and sounds of nature--tap into nature's wondrous beauty that Winter has been so moved by throughout his career. "Bedrock Cathedral's" beautiful French horn with its ominous ancient calls and silent pauses recalls native cultures. The horn's reverbations bend and bounce off the canyon cliffs like gods answering a human call. Wisely, Winter and his collaborators (made up mostly of Oregon members) lay back into the serenity of the rocky walls and percolating rivers--so far in fact, that the group's delicate, sparse music merges seamlessly with the canyon sounds, garnering a musical majesty that evokes tears of joy. Poignant and pure. --Karen Karleski – Amazon.com
Tracklist:
01 Grand Canyon Sunrise
02 Morning Echoes
03 Bright Angel
04 Raven Dance
05 Bedrock Cathedral
06 River Run
07 Elves' Chasm
08 Sockdolager
09 Air
10 Grand Canyon Sunset