Sanctuary

Sanctuary

"A sanctuary, in its original meaning, is a sacred place, such as a shrine. By the use of such places as a haven, by extension the term has come to be used for any place of safety or refuge."

These days, sanctuary can take on many different meanings. A church, a library, a refugee encampment, a personal place of solitude and yes even a city all can be a type of sanctuary.

As this tune enfolded in my creative composing process, I thought of the peace and beauty I get from my time in the forest and how Native Americans felt the same way. It was a toss up to place this in my Nature Suite but I thought it resonanted better in the Vision Quest section with the prominence of the Native Amercan flute.

About the Music:

The wonderful musical partnership of Peter Kater and R. Carlos Nakai (acoustic piano and Native American flute) inspired this composition. Cellos and frame drums fill out the ensemble and the essence of the playing is lyrical simplicity - sometimes less IS more...