HOW I FIRST DISCOVERED ARVEL BIRD ~ by Terri Benning - Totem Talk2024-03-29T09:30:14Zhttps://totemtalk.ning.com/forum/topics/how-i-first-discovered-arvel?groupUrl=arvelbirdsmusicappreciationgroup&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI first saw Arvel perform at…tag:totemtalk.ning.com,2010-04-21:5521792:Comment:9022010-04-21T03:12:41.000ZKatie M Loveringhttps://totemtalk.ning.com/profile/KatieMLovering
I first saw Arvel perform at the Denver Indian Market 5 years ago. Red Tail Hawk was the song I really loved from the start. But have a lot of his CD's, love a lot more now. I will be at the Indian Market again in January 2011. To catch up. Cannot wait.
I first saw Arvel perform at the Denver Indian Market 5 years ago. Red Tail Hawk was the song I really loved from the start. But have a lot of his CD's, love a lot more now. I will be at the Indian Market again in January 2011. To catch up. Cannot wait. Thank you for your response t…tag:totemtalk.ning.com,2010-04-21:5521792:Comment:8932010-04-21T01:10:42.000ZTerri Benninghttps://totemtalk.ning.com/profile/TerriBenning
Thank you for your response to my post and to this discussion thread Teresa. I would say that everything has definitely been a GAIN where Arvel and his music are concerned, I couldn't agree with you more. And of course, I think we probably all have some animals that we can relate to better than others. I know I do. It's quite natural in fact. :-) Arvel does a fabulous job of capturing the essence of each of the animal totems in his CD's and just like there are animals I like more than others,…
Thank you for your response to my post and to this discussion thread Teresa. I would say that everything has definitely been a GAIN where Arvel and his music are concerned, I couldn't agree with you more. And of course, I think we probably all have some animals that we can relate to better than others. I know I do. It's quite natural in fact. :-) Arvel does a fabulous job of capturing the essence of each of the animal totems in his CD's and just like there are animals I like more than others, so are there also songs that strike a strong cord in me and other's that I enjoy very much, but do not have QUITE the same effect for whatever reason. You may be able to sense which animals you do resonate well with through his songs, and which ones you may not so much. Interesting how it works that way, huh? In that way, it can also be used as a tool to help you tune into those animal totems that DO resonate for you the most. :-) Red-tailed Hawk is a strong totem for me, and when I heard that song, it was the FIRST one that I chose to put to music. :-) And it's still my favorite, along with Dolphin Dream and Shuunka Wakan (Horse). All three of these animal totems are in my 9 directions animal totems too. So, you can learn a lot about which ones might be amongst your own totems through the songs you resonate to the strongest as well. Besides, it's just plain FUN to listen t them all, but it's also nice when a few special songs really speak to your heart and to the core of who we are.<br />
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Welcome to you Teresa, and I hope you will enjoy being part of this new community. :-) Arvel may not have a lot of time to spend here with his busy travel and tour schedule, but I know both he and Kim will be popping in from time to time to say HI to everyone! In the mean time, it's a great way to meet and make new friends who share a common interest and love of Arvel's music and of the "native" ways.<br />
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Have a great evening,<br />
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Love, Terri<br />
<cite>Teresa Seggerman said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://totemtalk.ning.com/forum/topics/how-i-first-discovered-arvel?groupUrl=arvelbirdsmusicappreciationgroup&commentId=5521792%3AComment%3A891&xg_source=msg_com_forum#5521792Comment891"><div>I have no story of loss, only of gain. I first heard Arvel's music at the Colorado Indian Market 3 years ago. Most of what he played was from his One Nation CD, but I purchased an Animal Totems CD, too, and that started my journey. I cannot identify with all the animals, but the music of certain one resonated deeply in my soul. I still enjoy the music today, and each time I listen, I hear something new. Arvel's music has something to offer everyone, regardless of what path they walk in life.</div>
</blockquote> I have no story of loss, only…tag:totemtalk.ning.com,2010-04-21:5521792:Comment:8912010-04-21T00:22:35.000ZTeresa Seggermanhttps://totemtalk.ning.com/profile/TeresaSeggerman
I have no story of loss, only of gain. I first heard Arvel's music at the Colorado Indian Market 3 years ago. Most of what he played was from his One Nation CD, but I purchased an Animal Totems CD, too, and that started my journey. I cannot identify with all the animals, but the music of certain one resonated deeply in my soul. I still enjoy the music today, and each time I listen, I hear something new. Arvel's music has something to offer everyone, regardless of what path they walk in life.
I have no story of loss, only of gain. I first heard Arvel's music at the Colorado Indian Market 3 years ago. Most of what he played was from his One Nation CD, but I purchased an Animal Totems CD, too, and that started my journey. I cannot identify with all the animals, but the music of certain one resonated deeply in my soul. I still enjoy the music today, and each time I listen, I hear something new. Arvel's music has something to offer everyone, regardless of what path they walk in life.