Elder John Rice of Wasauksing First Nation, the narrator for 'Niibin,' brought immeasurable blessings to the project with his jovial storytelling.
Recording & Production
For the recording of 'Calling' by Diane Berry, the loon calls were recorded outdoors in Georgian Bay, with additional HD loon calls and local crickets.
Album & Artwork
This album is a celebration of Canada's wild and beautiful spaces, featuring music for flute that expresses experiences of shared landscapes.
Composition History
Elizabeth Raum's 'Northern Lights' was originally for flute and soundscape, but the composer was asked to reimagine it with harp and percussion accompanying the flute.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The inspiration for Diane Berry's piece 'Calling' came from a conversation about Canada's one-dollar coin, which features a loon, and the haunting beauty of the loon's call.
Composition History
Richard Mascall's 'Niibin' is part of a series representing an 'Ojibway Four Seasons,' describing the traditional nomadic activities of the Ojibway-speaking peoples.
Composer Biography
Richard Mascall, a JUNO-winning composer, has a deep interest in aboriginal art and culture, having written fourteen native-themed works.
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