In the Arms of the Wild: More Chants from the Reclaiming Community (CD)
by Beverly FrederickAVAILABILITY: No longer available
Publication Date: 2000
Publisher: Veladanza Arts
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'In the Arms of the Wild: More Chants from the Reclaiming Community' is a wonderful collection of Goddess chants performed by artist Beverly Frederick. Frederick's voice is wonderfully mesmerizing, and she is joined by several outstanding musicians and vocalists.
A sequel to 'Through the Darkness: Chants from the Reclaiming Community,' the album is dedicated to Julia Butterfly Hill and Luna, the 1,000 year old redwood tree that was her home for two years as she fought to save it from the lumber yard.
Review(s): "For those of us eagerly awaiting the follow-up to Frederick's utterly essential T'hrough the Darkness: Chants from the Reclaiming Community', the wait is over! Here is another compelling collection of Goddess chants, with several beautiful instrumentals. Some old favorites are here (Rise with the Fire, Spiraling Into The Center. May the Circle be Open), along with new Frederick original that are destined to become standards (Moonsong, We Are Your People, Be Blessed, Look to the Forest). I love the sprightly South African freedom song, Chico Le'Le (but it's only a minute long!) There's even a soulful version of my absolute favorite Starhawk chant, Way to the Well. Frederick's voice is still wonderfully mesmerizing, and she is ably assisted by several outstanding musicians and vocalists, including the Wild Women Chorus!
The album is dedicated to one of the most amazing heroes of our time, Julia Butterfly Hill, and Luna, the 1,000 year old redwood tree she lived in for two years in defiance of the patriarchal corporate power structure, who sought to destroy Luna (and failed!) The title track was adapted by Frederick as a praise song to Luna. 'Through the Darkness' took us to the mysterious Celtic world of the Faerie. 'In the Arms of the Wild' brings us full circle, "through the darkness" and into the arms of Mother Gaia. I can think of no more nourishing place to be." - Marisa Young, The Beltane Review