Our wonderful friend. Lura Koch, have released two magical CDs.
We are very proud cause
she uses only branch flutes made by us,
and to tell you the truth,
we've never thought our flutes could sound this good before her...
We are proud flutemakers, for sure,
trying to get the best sound possible from each branch we are working on,
but Lura blows us away, always finding the perfect sound,
giving its full life to the flute,
changing us in perfect flutemakers for a moment...
Her music is clear as a mountain stream, pure as the evening wind.
...We strongly encourage you to listen to the soundsample,
just below the CD covers, and definitely buy this music to make your day.
Only $20 !...
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Only $20 !...
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Sound sample:
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Description:
Fallen Branch and its sister album, Breath of Cedar,
are dedicated to nature and wild places, which have inspired most of the music.
The listener will hear strong influences from the rich tradition of Native American music,
as well as from classical and folk music from many cultures.
I hope that people will find peace and joy in these simple songs.
All tracks on this album are performed by Lura Koch.
They are her compositions or improvisations, except where indicated.
Loving gratitude to:
Donn Mumma, talented and long-suffering Recording Engineer
Robert Koch, splendid Photographer and Graphic Designer
The flutes used in this album are one of a kind and handmade from fallen branches,
without the use of power tools,
by the magical men from Fallen Branch,
the best Native American flute makers anywhere:
John Suttles, Dale Robertson, Amos Fleetwood, and Harold Ruckman.
Tracklists:
- Fallen Branch -
A. Songs of Nature:
1. Reflections in a Pool - Diamond willow flute by Dale Robertson
2. A Sultry Day - Hazelnut flute by Dale Robertson
3. Night Bird - Golden cedar flute by John Suttles
4. Bird Song - Red cedar flute by John Suttles
5. Little Miami - Red cedar flute by John Suttles
6. Sunrise Dance - Honey locust flute by John Suttles
7. Autumn Leaves - River cane flute by John Suttles
8. Moonrise - Diamond willow flute by Dale Robertson
9. October Winds - Golden cedar flute by John Suttles
10. Golden Cedar - Golden cedar flute by John Suttles
11. First Snow - Hazelnut flute by Dale Robertson
12. Winter Rose - Driftwood cedar flute by Amos Fleetwood
B. Songs of the Tribes:
13. Iowa Bean Song Traditional song of the Iowa Indians *
Hazelwood flute by Dale Robertson
14. Cherokee Lullaby
Improvisation on Cherokee traditional song *
Diamond willow flute by Dale Robertson
15. Song of the Brotherton Indians
Improvisation on traditional Brotherton Indian song *
Red cedar flute by John Suttles
16. Voices of Wounded Knee
In memory of Sioux massacred at Wounded Knee
Driftwood cedar flute by Amos Fleetwood
C. The Ancient Ones:
17. Ruins - Red cedar flute by John Suttles
18. Sprite - Hazelwood flute by Dale Robertson
19. The Sound of Rock - Honey locust flute by John Suttles
D. Two Songs of Personal Transformation:
20. Transformation - Honey locust flute by John Suttles
21. My Brotherís Song - Red cedar flute by Harold Ruckman
E. Borrowings:
22. Wade in the Water
Improvisation on traditional spiritual
Red cedar flute by Harold Ruckman
23. O Shennandoah - Improvisation on a folk tune
Red Cedar flute by John Suttles
24. Mountain High, Valley Low
Improvisation on tune by Bernard Hanighen
Diamond willow flute by Dale Robertson
25. Harp on the Willow Tree
Improvisation on tune by Jean Ritchie
Diamond willow flute by Dale Robertson
* Gathered by T. Baker, 1882
CD-R recording, 53:24 © 2007 Lura Koch
- Breath of Cedar -
A. Songs of Nature:
1. Waterfall - Hazelwood flute by Dale Robertson
2. Green - Mimosa flute by John Suttles
3. Warble - Red cedar flute by John Suttles
4. Woodpeckerís Delight - Red cedar flute by John Suttles
5. Diamond Willow - Diamond willow flute by Dale Robertson
6. Dragonfly - River cane flute by John Suttles
7. Moberly Mountain Sunrise - Mimosa flute by John Suttles
8. Full Moon - Red cedar flute by John Suttles
9. Woodland Orchid - River cane flute by John Suttles
10. Dry Earth - Catalpa drone flute by John Suttles
11. Breath of Cedar - Red cedar flute by John Suttles
12. North Wind - Red cedar flute by Harold Ruckman
13. Canadian Mountain Mist - Mimosa flute by John Suttles
B. Songs of the Tribes:
14. Chippewa Firefly Song
Improvisation on traditional Chippewa song *
Diamond willow flute by Dale Robertson
15. Canoe Song
Improvisation on traditional tune, tribe unknown
Red cedar flute by John Suttles
16. Massacre Cave
In memory of Navajo women and children
massacred in Canyon del Muerto in Arizona
Hazelnut flute by Dale Robertson
17. The Long Walk
In memory of the forced walk of the Navajo
from their ancestral lands
to imprisonment in the Bosque Redondo
Diamond willow flute by Dale Robertson
18. Portage des Sioux
In memory of Sioux crossing the Mississippi
when forced to leave their homes in Illinois
Diamond willow flute by Dale Robertson
C. The Ancient Ones:
19. Ancient Song - Driftwood cedar flute by Amos Fleetwood
20. Flames and Red Coals - Red cedar flute by John Suttles
21. Spirit Canyon - River cane flute by John Suttles
22. Echo - Mimosa flute by John Suttles
D. Two Spirituals:
23. Wayfariní Stranger Improvisation on a spiritual
Golden cedar flute by John Suttles
24. Wade in the Water Improvisation on a spiritual
Red cedar flute by Harold Ruckman
* Gathered by T. Baker, 1882
CD-R recording, 50:57 © 2007 Lura Koch |
