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I LOVE this disc! It is a real pleasure to hear the didj so beautifully used with ever changing timbres of accompaniment. This is not just a ‘didj’ disc that fits other instruments around one didj player, it is a collection of simply FANTASTIC music that results from grouping together various musicians of only the highest caliber. Animal Dreams shows that Dave Crowder is not really a didj player, but a master musician who happens to also be a master at the didj. It’s not really fair to single out any particular cuts because the whole disc is fantastic, yet some tracks are so stellar that they have immediately made my list of all time favorite ‘didj’ pieces. The opening track is a very rare treat - music where the didj is an equal part of an ensemble of great musicians playing fantastic music. Track 4 is such an enticing gem. The groove, the timbres, the melody sung on “Mastika”, all draw me in and carry me away. I love the soft buzzing ‘z’ sound that Cameron makes when singing this. It sounds so cool. Track 7 (“Seven”), in 7, is one of the coolest sevens I have ever heard. The 3+2+2 groove here is played and felt so naturally that it feels like some metaphysical energy or life force itself is simply flowing out its own smooth song. Beyond entrancing. I can’t do anything but melt into this track when I hear it. Real magic! The title track is simply the best didj meditational music you can get. Kudos and congratulations Dave. Animal Dreams is superb! Tim Whittemore www.bigblowandthebushwackers.com bbatb@hotmail.com 11/18/2003 You have made an album that stands up well under repeated listening...that's a biggie in my book and marks a quality effort on the part of the producer...whomever he might be. (In this case I know it is you.) I came to really like cuts two and three, five (outstanding) and six, but part of the reason they come off so well is the variety of sonic experience you have invested in the album. If all cuts were like number six...a wonderfully happy and rocking didge experience, that number would NOT seem so special. The vigorous and mystical oud and sitar numbers give a pleasing change of pace that just makes the other cuts all that much more enjoyable. David Ring 9/2/2003 The CD just arrived today. It's very impressive! You've sure come a long way since you started dabbling into blowing into that funny log. Todd Bradley 8/21/2003 I arrived home Friday evening to find Animal Dreams in my mailbox. I was so pleased that after a long hard week at work, I would be able to sit down and enjoy a much anticipated CD. I first smudged the room. This is a ritual that I perform when I'm going to do something that I feel spiritual. The music is WONDERFUL. However, there was a problem. It's so soothing that it lulled me to sleep. I played the CD twice that evening and somewhere in the middle fell asleep..twice!!! I decided to wait until morning. I must admit, it was also very relaxing first thing in the morning. However, I did listen to the entire CD. I especially like the animal imitations. You must have been developing those for years! I've always loved nature and knew I would enjoy the CD. Marie Di Gangi 6/30/2003 Your CD is a beautiful masterpiece. Kevin Polley 5/22/2003 I'm impressed - it's a slick production and the music is varied and emotionally evocative. Chandra Rueff 4/21/2003 awakening.........giving me some needed darshan....great track! Aisling_being 3/15/2003 Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much I'm enjoying your new CD. All the musicians that contributed did a wonderful job, yourself included of course. I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your efforts. Dennis 2/16/2003 I want to use your music called "Animal Dreams" for the intro of our Easter Drama Musical. We want to layer it with a Narration and then it would be used with an interpretive dance, special smoke effects and cool lighting. We will probably through Pro-tools make a 4 track surround sound giving the audience a feeling of being in the scene. Verner Drost 2/12/2003 The CD sounds great Dave! There is some very cool stuff on there. The tones of the instruments are very well recorded which makes it feel alive. I hope the CD does well for you, I know people are gonna love it. Chris Pederson chris@bushtic.com Not only do Gordon & I like the music on your cd, but we like the cover art (i.e. the Roo biscuit with the didj). Curtis laoutback.com Great toons,I hope you guys come touring out to New York's Hudson Valley sometime in the near future. Jonathan Lukens <yogalukens@hotmail.com> Carmel, ny USA - Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 15:49:50 (PDT) This is a great site! Dusty Greer's Mom! Barbara Merrell <bhmerrell@hotmail.com> Boonville, NC USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 at 09:40:22 (PDT) Good work! Dave Lyons <schoolhouse@ionsky.com> rollinsville, co USA - Sunday, June 29, 2003 at 03:06:44 (PDT) Cool site. I love the music that you put on the site. Raymundo Rocket <Raymundorocket@yahoo.com> Lafayette, Co USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 20:27:32 (PDT) I enjoy browsing your site. You guys are great. USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 19:31:57 (PDT) It is great to listen to this kind of music. Keep going!! Liz <estradaliz1@yahoo.com> Medellin, Col - Sunday, May 25, 2003 at 21:31:31 (PDT) Hey Dave it's me gregor yer top student haha! Amazing what some research can do, anyways great CD! man love it! see you in school! Gregor R-Baugh <angelorood@yahoo.com> Lafayette, CO USA - Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 16:48:33 (PDT) ) Great music - one of a kind CD! It's clear that a lot of time and hard work went into the making of this CD and it paid off in spades! Good luck and get another one out soon. Brian Boulder, CO USA - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 11:02:57 (PST) Hi Dave! Great tracks--Can't wait to get the CD! See you soon hopefully. Peace out, AJ "Hammie" Reis Hammie Newport, RI USA - Thursday, January 02, 2003 at 09:58:00 (PST) Great CD Dave. Lot's of love. John Judish Denver, CO USA - Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 17:43:55 (PST) Dave, Congragulations! Mazel Tov ! Sound's Great. Lauren Lauren Dealbert Austin, Tx USA - Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 07:32:42 (PST) Hi Dave, I am really enjoying your CD, it has barely left my CD player since it's arrival. Thanks for your effort! Reid Reid Dalland Stone Ridge, NY USA - Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 06:20:43 (PST) Baroooo! Great stuff! Anna Banana Boulder, CO USA - Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 00:15:55 (PST) Hey! Dave! Looks like the didgerido community is alive and thriving. I'm looking forward to(since I can't catch you live) hearing what the C.D. offers. Maybe someday I can join you with my string bass. Your Uncle Richard Richard Crowder Lake Wales , USA - Sunday, December 15, 2002 at 08:09:16 (PST) Excellent site! I enjoyed it very much:-) Martin King USA - Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 10:40:57 (PST) Fabulous site. Thanks Los Angeles , CA USA - Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 17:04:06 (PST) Hi Dave, thanks for linking us. I will link you also on the magazine page. Great sound. I would like review your CD in one of the next issues. Keep on didging Best regards Sven Sven Frischen Egling, Bavaria Germany - Friday, November 01, 2002 at 02:51:01 (PST) ) GOOD VIBES from France Jay Firminy, 42 FRANCE - Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 11:35:20 (PDT) Hey Dave, and any in the Boulder/Denver area who might be reading this! I miss those raw beginnings, but my how time takes us there. Big Love! Javi Javi San Antonio, TX USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 20:42:02 (PDT) Hey Dave, Friends are our partners in the dance of life. Thanks for the music that keeps the dance alive. Love ya, Paula Paula Krisa br /> Springfield, IL USA - Sunday, September 08, 2002 at 07:30:16 (PDT) Hi Dave Nice site and the samples are kule Just linked you at DidgeWorld.com Tooot! John John Macdonald br /> Switzerland - Friday, August 30, 2002 at 13:08:08 (PDT) Have you seen ydnar sevarg? I've been looking all over for him. In the meantime, congratulations on your accomplishment! Go Dave! bc San Diego, CA USA - Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 21:17:54 (PDT) Animal Dreams are long time coming. Great work. I am looking forward to my AUTOGRAPHed copy! :-) Keep Blowin' // richard Richard Man Palo Alto, CA USA - Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 22:16:31 (PDT) WOW! Dave, you always amaze me. What a human being you are evolving to. You inspire and delight all you know. May your journey never end. The music is superb, can't wait to hear the entire CD. Congrats. Love you, joan Joan Holmes br /> Lafayette, CO USA - Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 21:31:57 (PDT) Hey Dave! It's Rob Jewett. I met you at the Starwood didj-dome. Your site here is well done. Where do you find the time to do this, master the dij, teach, etc. etc.... ?! Rob Jewett Potsdam, NY USA - Monday, August 19, 2002 at 07:47:57 (PDT) ) Dave, that was awesome. i really enjoyed the mp3's, especially Sheba and Yin Yang. Keep it up! Smiles and boom -- Barbie Barbie Smith Cleveland, OH USA - Saturday, August 17, 2002 at 12:42:11 (PDT) Site looks great. My didge journey started this past Sept. at Joshua Tree and I am soaking up all the info that is available. I don't teach but I do work with schools each year to put on boomerang demos and now I have another even more exciting challenge to incorporate the endless sound of the didgeridoo. Bob Rudy West Columbia, Tx. USA - Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 17:23:11 (PDT) Wow great site. Duke Keenan jamesville , NY USA - Thursday, August 08, 2002 at 12:17:43 (PDT) So this is what becomes of boys who get kicked out of class for making animal noises when they grow up. May a menagerie always be in you. John Judish Denver, CO USA - Tuesday, August 06, 2002 at 20:30:11 (PDT) I'm dreaming of an animal. Can you guess? -- Martin Martin Schiff Maitland, FL USA - Friday, August 02, 2002 at 20:14:57 (PDT) You seem to have one trick up your sleeve after another! What's next? Excellent work! Good Luck! Peace! You are host to an Ancient Spirit! Sterling Sterling C. Green Jr. Hershey, Pa. USA - Friday, August 02, 2002 at 13:52:07 (PDT) Hi Dave! You're the Dave-est! Sevarg Ydnar San Diego, CA USA - Friday, August 02, 2002 at 09:07:56 (PDT) Hey Dave, cool site mon. I will avoid trying any "Garthreedian" antics here.....can't compete anyway . Wishing you much deserved success with your new "killer" CD. Keep the good vibrations coming. Per & Eileen Boulder, CO USA - Friday, August 02, 2002 at 08:17:31 (PDT) ) Dave recently played five tunes from his new CD for me. There's dave's virtuoso didg playing, some great compositions, performers and instrumentation on this CD. It ranges from pretty straight ahead didgeridoo to an eclectic blend of world sounds. I can't wait to hear the rest when it's completed! Count me in for a copy Dave! Ben Hicks Golden, CO USA - Friday, August 02, 2002 at 07:28:32 (PDT) A wonderful web page and wonderful music from a wonderful guy! Coincidence? I don't think so! Love, -jm John Madill Freeland, md USA - Friday, August 02, 2002 at 07:25:00 (PDT) Dave, listening to Animal Dreams at John's house has stuck in my brain. Bravo, on keeping the focus on music this summer, the results are amazing. Love ya buddy! Htarg Deer Garthalamus Denvah, CO USA - Friday, August 02, 2002 at 07:23:39 (PDT) ) |