Lovely album with a variety of songs--original, contemporary; original, Native American-themed; and Celtic--all represented in the audio samples. These evocative pieces call forth one's own dreams and memories, weaving such strong moods that I can listen to them over and over. Favorites include the haunting "The Quiet Lands of Erin," the environmental prayer/lullaby "One Is the Sun," (also see the flash video on Kris's website) and the poignant "Winds of Time." Kristine's masterful fusion of music and words shows a true artist at work, well supported by her talented collaborators.
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Lovely album with a variety of songs--original, contemporary; original, Native American-themed; and Celtic--all represented in the audio samples. These evocative pieces call forth one's own dreams and memories, weaving such strong moods that I can listen to them over and over. Favorites include the haunting "The Quiet Lands of Erin," the environmental prayer/lullaby "One Is the Sun," (also see the flash video on Kris's website) and the poignant "Winds of Time." Kristine's masterful fusion of music and words shows a true artist at work, well supported by her talented collaborators.
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Like any truly resonant work of art, this music not only evokes the experiences of the creator, but creates an alchemy in the mind of the audience, calling forth one's own dreams and memories. Many of these songs weave such strong moods that I can listen to them over and over. 

"The Quiet Lands of Erin," one of my two favorite tracks, is haunting and evocative. I have a lovely version on an old LP, but I prefer Kristine's new rendition. The simple sounds of water, birds, and the laughter of children set the scene of a pristine, isolated, rocky shore imprinted deep in the memory, and a love of place as romantic as any human love. The mournful harmonies of Kristine's voice and gentle, unobtrusive instrumentals fuse perfectly with the melancholy longing of the words. 

In "One Is the Sun," the exotic drone of a didgeridoo quickly pulls you into a sort of child's rhyme/environmental prayer, combining the reassuring simplicity and soothing tunes of lullaby with all-too-observant words warning of the danger of our present path, as "two-hearted people," and a heartfelt Cheyenne prayer from Kristine's adoptive grandfather adding spiritual resonance. (Also go to Kristine's website to see her new online video for this song.)

"Winds of Time," my other favorite track, for me paints a strong, poignant picture, half imagination, half memory. The subtle percussion seems to echo raindrops on the window pane or crackling fire in the room behind, pressing one's face against the cool glass pane, looking out into a dim present scene and still seeing and feeling the emotion for a love from the past. Here again, a synthesis of mood, melody, instrumentation, and the meaning of the words show a true artist at work--one whose future creations I look forward to.
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She reminds me of Nóirín Ní Riain, or Sarah McLaughlin and Loreena McKennitt. For the past year with the help of her benefactors and her partner, Daniel Whittaker she has put together an outstanding CD, "Everchanging Tides." My writing cannot do justice to this work of art...
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