PASSING THROUGH:TERRYLEE WHETSTONE,RIK STEVENSON,TREVOR STEWART: Just Passin'Thru

Passing Through:TerryLee Whetstone,Rik Stevenson,Trevor Stewart

Just Passin'Thru

© 2004 TerryLee WHETSTONe

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Contemporary Native American music with a twist. This band has incorporated the didgeridoo, the Chapman Stick and violin into their Native sound. I suppose that would make them fall into the WORLD music category. PASSING THROUGH - Music Mission: Is to o

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**2005-ISMA (Indian Summer Music Awards) NOMINEE - in the SPIRTUAL class. Participated with a performance in the SHOWCASE for the 2005 year Awards in Milwalkee, WI.
**2006-8th Annual NAMMYS - The Native American Music Awards announced "Just Passin Thru" as one of "5" Finalist Nominees for "Best New Age Recording".
**2006 Just Plain Folks Music Awards - 2nd Place Winner with KAIROS CD - Native American Album Category.
**2006 Just Plain Folks Music Awards Finalist with Song in Native American Category - Kairos CD - "In Spirit's Walk".
*NOTICE*
JUST PLAIN FOLKS MUSIC Organization Received over 25,500 album entries from 105 countries. Best Song nominations in 67 Genres and Best Album in 81 categories. Was held Nov.. 4, 2006 Santa Anna CA, Galaxy Theater...www.JPFolks.com.
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TerryLee WHETSTONe-10th time recording artist
**FEATURED ARTIST**
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2006 - TerryLee is a board member of GNAFC (Global Native American Flute Circle).
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2008 - TerryLee was picked by a flute maker, Dwight, (Quit Bear), www.creationflutes.com to create a "Limited Edtion Signature Flute" for.
Also - Chosen by Pendleton ® Woolen Mills; They chose to use "Record Keeper", one of TerryLee's paintings on the "2008 Legendary Blanket" - available now!
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Just Passin' Thru is contemporary Native American music with a twist. This band has incorporated the didgeridoo and violin into their Native sound. I suppose that would make them fall into the WORLD music category, though I would classify this as contemporary Native.
Another thing that stands out about this CD is that of the fourteen selections included, half were recorded "impromptu" during a live performance at the Wichita Art Museum.
PASSING THROUGH - Music Mission; Is to open the subconscious mind to be in perfect harmony with the rhythm of the beating heart of all Life.
Like the work we have come to know from TerryLee, this music reaches deep within your soul to touch and awaken primal instincts and feelings. The names of the selections provide a strong clue to the type of emotional impact they produce: "Ancient Echoes," "Rebirth/Visions of the Afterlife," "Kickin' Up Moonlight Dust," "Solitude," "Rhythms of a Waterfall," and "Souls Embrace."
I carefully selected the words "emotional impact." This CD will impact your emotions like a meteor striking the planet. You cannot listen to it and not have a major emotional response. These musicians are adept at manipulating the mental and emotional state of the listener. They will take you precisely where they want you to be.
The overall effect of Just Passin' Through is relaxation. If you desire to journey, I suggest darkening the room, stretching out on the couch, bed, or floor, and simply closing your eyes. This music will do the rest for you. No matter how stressed you are when you begin listening, the music will ease you, clear your mind, and lead you far from your hectic daily life. You definitely do not need relaxation techniques to "prepare" for this experience.
The members of Passing Through are: TerryLee Whetstone (Native American flute, rainsticks, and rattles), Trevor Stewart (Chapman Stick, violin, and drums), and Rik Stevenson (didgeridoo, violin, guitar, percussion). Dennis Balderez joins them on drums for two selections on this CD, 'Emergence" and "Just Passin' Thru."
To learn more about this band visit their website at: www.wichitabandscene/Passing_Through. To learn more about Trevor Stewart, visit his website at: www.wichitabandscene/Trevor_Stewart. Do not miss TerryLee's artwork and music. His website is: www.terrywhetstone.com. You may read other reviews of TerryLee's work posted here on Rambles in the Native American music section.
I always try to select a couple of pieces that are my favorites, but that is impossible with this CD. I loved every second of it and could not find anything that made one piece stand out above the rest. Every tune was expertly composed and professionally played. The timing is impeccable and every crescendo or fade out was ideal for that particular moment.
If you are the type of person that finds an afternoon rain shower on a tin roof relaxing, this is the ideal CD for you. Order a copy, set your CD player to repeat the fourth tune, "Come Walk With Me," and spend a while in your own personal heaven. Or simply play the entire CD and thrill your soul. TerryLee's work with the rainsticks will move you to a new plane of existence!
Trevor Stewart rocked my world with his drumming in "Kickin' Up Moonlight Dust." His violin work is outstanding throughout this collection.
I feel that I must comment on Rik Stevenson's skill with the didgeridoo. Readers that follow my reviews know I am a solid fan of the didgeridoo and tend to be especially tough on didgeridoo players when I feel they are performing at less than professional standards. Rik is a master of the didgeridoo. His playing is superb! His reverberations and pulled notes are some of the best in the industry and I fear he may actually unseat my favorite didgeridoo player for the number one position. (See my reviews under the World Music category to learn more about this Aussie instrument and the leading players.)
Just Passin' Thru is an exceptional CD from beginning to end. Order your own copy today. You will not be disappointed.

Rambles
Written by Alicia Karen Elkins

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  • a jouney of artistic beauty in sound
    author: Robyn Dalby

    The combined efforts of this magical trio has resulted in a brilliant CD that takes me to many places. When a piece of artistic beauty can do that, I feel that I have come full circle with the source that created it. I am taken in by Terry, Rik and Trevor's music and made a part of every note and sound that they play. Thank you for the beautiful journey of peaceful rebirth to my soul. Many blessings on the success of this CD album.

  • australia brought to life in native culture
    author: chad whetstone

    down under is were we wounder. That is what the cd is all about. Three guys, different culture came together and make one of the best cds if have ever heard in my life time.

  • author: pat davis

    as usual,this dvd also stirred my heart and soothed my spirit. as i listen to your music,i can feel your heart and spirit in every note,and to me,that is a god given talent. as i sat today and listened and watched you playing,i couldn't stop the tears,as i was so moved by your expression as you played.it was as tho,your heart and spirit,was in every note.this is the way i felt tonight as i listened to "passing through" i felt every heart beat in each note,and it seemed to be in rhythm with my own,as i felt it soothing my spirit.god blessings on this dvd,and may it sooth others as it does me.

  • Your music moved my soul to a different era, a different life. Very moving and
    author: Jeanine Flores

    Seems like every song moved me to a differnt place, a different era. Something inside me was stirred and tears came to my eyes. I am Native Mexican American, and I love the way you incorperate the guitar in with the flute. Gives it a Hispanic flar. Very very beautiful music. Jeanine Flores

  • Just Passin' Thru is yet another great Cd by Terry Lee Whetstone
    author: Erin Browne

    Just Passin' Thru is another truly awesome cd. It takes you on a journey and walk through time, visit old memories of the past and tread into footsteps of the future in this cd. Just like life everyone experiences something and hears and processes it all a little differently, but in this Sacred Hoop of life we all are just living and "jus passin' thru" Come walk with these sounds, earthbeat and uplifting variety of music and songs and Dance your Dance. This cd is amazing.

  • author: Jim Williams

    Passing Through – Group and your music! Every track on the CD is a distinct journey and each is unique unto itself in its very nature. I enjoyed every piece on the album and the variety is both astounding and amazing. Each artist has his chance to shine and showcase his expertise and mastery of his chosen instrument/instruments. Please don't stop with this one CD, the way in which the different instruments enhance, compliment, and blend into a seamless and harmonious whole is a very satisfying sensual delight. Well done, fellows, I look forward to more...

  • Great music and wonderfully rare combination of instruments!
    author: Harvey

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