Travis Terry - Echoes of the Canyon Wall (2001) [Full Album HQ] {Global Music/Instrumental Flute}

I don't usually listen to albums with mainly a single instrument being played, but this rare release really stuck out to me! For a bit of background, Travis Terry has two albums of his masterful flute-playing available on major streaming services, but his earliest releases have previously been only available for purchase on physical media or digital download through the High Spirits website: https://highspirits.com/collections/t.... High Spirits Music is the label of Odell Borg who, according to the High Spirits website, started his first flute workshop in a one-car garage in Solana Beach, California in 1990. His handcrafted native flute store, which became High Spirits Flutes, was later moved to Patagonia, Arizona and now can be found in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. Travis Terry, using flutes made in the High Spirits shop on this album, conjures up images of the great American West through his soulful playing. If you enjoyed the relaxing, ambient sounds on the new Andre 3000 album, you have to listen to records like this one too, which demonstrate the American Indian/Native roots of much of what we call "new-age" music today.

Tracklist/Liner Notes:
1. Echoes of the Wall - 0:00 (Travis Terry — Two Hawks double flute, key of "A")
Through the years, I have touched the past depicted on the beautiful Canyon De Chelly walls and appreciate this homeland as I play my native flute.
2. From the Heart - 4:00 (Travis Terry — Kestrel flute, key of "D")
I believe all things are sacred and should be expressed from the heart.
3. Little Tonka's Dance - 6:45 (Travis Terry — double flute, key of "D")
Tonka is my grandson, a very happy child. I plan to instill in him harmony of mankind through native flute music.
4. The Ancient Ones - 8:43 (Travis Terry and Harry Seavey — Golden Eagle flute, key of "F#")
Leaving our ancestor a legacy they can be proud of as we are of the legacy that was left to us by the ancient ones.
5. Weavers of Life - 11:54 (Travis Terry — Redtail Hawk flute, key of "G")
We are weavers of our own lives; we should do so with self-respect, dignity, and high expectations.
6. Soaring Eagles - 14:31 (Travis Terry and Odell Borg — Merlin flute, key of "C")
All natives have the abilities to soar above negative circumstances.
7. Grandmother's Love - 18:53 (Travis Terry — Condor Bass flute, key of "E")
Dedicated to all Grandmothers, they represent the love, unity, strength, and endurance of our Native families.
8. Flute Talk - 21:31 (Odell Borg and Harry Seavey — Golden Eagle flutes, key of "F#")
Communicating our spirits through the echoes of the canyon walls.
9. Wisdom and Tears - 24:50 (Travis Terry — Condor Bass flute, key of "D")
Through wisdom and tears, our Native people displayed strength for survival and will continue to do so in a dignified manner in our time.
10. Grandfather and Tonka Talks - 27:49 (Travis Terry and Odell Borg — high & bass "D")
Flute talk, teaching and listening - values of life.
11. A Love Song - 30:56 (Travis Terry — Golden Eagle flute, key of "F#")
I believe understanding, expressing, and living love is the key for strong healthy families, communities, and nations.
12. New Friends - 34:11 (Travis Terry, Harry Seavey, and Odell Borg — bass flutes, key of "E")
New friends, New World gained.
13. HIS Love - 37:52 (Travis Terry, Sparrow Hawk flute, key of "A")
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". I dedicate this sound to my mother, Carolyn Manual — Terry.
14. Echoes of the Wall — Reprise - 41:33 (Travis Terry — Two Hawks double flute, key of "A")

Travis Terry: Travis is of the Pima Nation in Southern Arizona. He presently resides in Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Arizona. Being a self taught musician, his inspiration and passion to play the native flute came through listening to his friend, R. Carlos Nakai, whom he has known for many years. Now, Travis too carries on the tradition of past native civilizations by playing his flutes with the echoes ringing through the canyon walls. "Thanks R.C.!"

Odell Borg: Odell is recognized as an international master flute maker. He is also known as a respected flute player. His mission has been to get as many people as possible to play the native flute, that they may discover the same joy and love for this instrument that he has experienced.

Harry Seavey: Harry has been a musician for thirty years. For the past five years, he has devoted his talents to the Native American flute and he has performed throughout the West Coast. His love for teaching has inspired people to learn how to play the flute.

Produced by: High Spirit, Odell Borg
Engineered by: Jack Miller
Recorded at Jack Miller Productions
Cover Photo: Maria Ferrari

Special Thanks to: Odell Borg & the High Spirits team for making my dream a reality. Leroy Dejolie for opening new journeys. My friends of the Navajo and Pima Nations for their encouragement. Cara, my wife, Susan Deal my niece and the rest of my family. Above all, God - Creator of Life.