Paul Winter — Prayer for the Wild Things (1994) | Used CD
Journey into the sounds and landscapes of the American wilderness with saxophonist and composer Paul Winter. Prayer for the Wild Things blends evocative instrumental music with nature-inspired soundscapes in a sweeping musical portrait of the Rocky Mountain environment. Moving through morning, afternoon, twilight and night, the recording offers a richly atmospheric listening experience for fans of world music, contemporary instrumental music and environmental sound art.
Complete 21-Track Listing
- Prelude: Eagle Mountain
- Prelude: Round Dance
- Morning: On the River
- Morning: Buffalo Prairie
- Morning: Osprey
- Morning: Grizzly Bear Cubs
- Morning: Tritones in the Canyon
- Morning: Moose Walk
- Afternoon: Gates of the Mountains
- Afternoon: Cougar Bassoon
- Afternoon: Antelope Dreams of Her African Cousins
- Afternoon: Afternoon's End
- Twilight: Sunset on Eagle Mountain
- Twilight: White Goat of the Rockies
- Twilight: Loon on Mud Pond
- Night: Night Voices
- Night: Elk Horns
- Night: North Fork Wolves
- Overture to a New Day: Night Into Dawn
- Overture to a New Day: Dance of All Beings
- Overture to a New Day: Eagle Mountain
About the Album
Released in 1994 on Winter's Living Music label, this ambitious project unfolds as a musical day in the wild. Its sequence of short, interconnected pieces evokes rivers, prairie, mountains and wildlife, combining natural imagery with Paul Winter's expressive instrumental approach.
Five Interesting Facts
- The album was released in 1994 by Living Music.
- The 21 tracks follow a day-to-night sequence, beginning with a prelude and ending with an overture to a new day.
- Paul Winter is known for bringing sounds and themes from nature into contemporary instrumental music.
- Several tracks reference Rocky Mountain wildlife, including grizzly bears, elk, wolves and mountain goats.
- “Eagle Mountain” appears at both the beginning and end of the album's musical journey.
CD Details
Artist: Paul Winter
Album: Prayer for the Wild Things
Release year: 1994
Label: Living Music
Catalog: LD0028
Genre: New Age / Contemporary Instrumental / World Music
Format: Audio CD
UPC: 010488002823
Condition: Used
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