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More and more people in the Western World are drawn by the spirituality and mysticism of the Native American culture. Without regard of the more romantic aspects that might be involved, this acient philosophy centering around the oneness of all creatures with Mother Nature has always included and additional musical aspect that is truley fascinationg as well. With Sacred Path songs John York - a former member of the Byrds, has produced inspired music of astounding beauty that pays homage to the special power of Native American spirituality. It is a rare talent to be able to communicate one's personal approach to this mystic world into something universal. John York possesses such a talent.

The release of SACRED PATH SONGS on CD has been long overdue, because it is the musical equivalent to the 1990 literary bestseller by author and teacher Jamie Sams - the SACRED PATHS CARDS (http://www.jamiesams.com). This Native American alternative Tarot" is a way of enhancing self-awareness and positive change by distilling the essential wisdom of the sacred teachings of many tribal traditions. It is a compact tool of great practical usefulness - beyond the spheres of consumerism and the daily onslaught of the mainstream media.

The extraordinary success of this philosophy, and John York's special music in the USA where the "Native American Way" is rapidly becoming a very lucrative branch of alternative culture - is very much related to its Intensity. John York is a "world musician" of special abilities who knows how to clearly communicate this intensity in music that is predominantly instrumental. "Just One Arrow' - the only track with vocal contribution - is a song of great personal significance, though. With the combination of intelligent lyrics and Southern California melodicism it evokes the spirit of The Byrds in a very touching way.

With SACRED PATH SONGS, John York is building bridges between the worlds of ancient Native American wisdom and modern Western Civilization. He has declared this music to be a personal milestone of his long career. It is a quiet spiritual place that can be reached by everyone without great effort.

track listing
Drum/Invocation: Iroquois (Jamie Sams) 1:20
Earth Mother Flute (John York) 2:40
Omaha Tribal Prayer (Trad.) 4:07
Pomo Clapperstick Blues (John York) 3:31
Winged Ones (John York) 1:08
Ancestors (John York) 1:41
Cherokee Cradleboard Song (John York) 6:29
Thunderbeings (John York) 1:54
Sky Daughter Flute/Eagles Quest (John York) 3:55
Shaman's Death (John York) 10:27
Lovers Duet: Kokopelli & Ice Flower (John York) 2:54
Just One Arrow (John York) 4:12