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1. Rain Dance Red Sand, Homage to the American Indian (3 song suite) 3.Chant, Joy and Reverence for Life and Earth 4. Despair, Losing the Ancient Ways and Ancestral Land 5. Leaving Sorrow, Regaining Hope and Balance 7. Blue Chile 9. Cowboy Waltz All songs composed and performed by Michael Chapdelaine (BMI). total tine 51:05 |
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"As carelessly as the word "virtuoso" gets tossed
around these days, it still only characterizes a minuscule percentage of artists.
New Mexico-based guitarist Michael Chapdelaine is one of the chosen few.
This past September, Chapdelaine added to his already impressive trophy
shelf First Prize at the National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship in
Winfield, Kan. His latest recording, Land of Enchantment (self-released),
is an inspiring collection of music that Chapdelaine describes as "a musical
portrait of my life in New Mexico, fashioned from the experiences, musical
styles and techniques that I have known over the years." And indeed, it's
easy to actually hear New Mexico in his playing -- from the wide open spaces
and densely wooded land to the north to the solemn, peaceful deserts to the
south. Of the 10 all-original tracks on Land of Enchantment, "Blue Chile"
is the cornerstone, a perfect blend of blues and Spanish guitar music, mixed
with hints of bluegrass fingerpicking. The album is as enchanting as the state
it honors. And Michael Chapdelaine is a consummate live performer whose
passion bleeds from his fingertips. "
-- Michael Henningsen Weekly Alibi