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I didn't expect this sage stick to be so big! It was chunkier than I anticipated. Would have preferred a slightly smaller smudge but the price was nice and it arrived quickly.

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Nakai and Eaton have provided much musical enjoyment for me through the years but this is the title that started it all. While I tend to more frequently listen to their later efforts together where they branch out and explore more musical territory and influences, Carry the Gift will always hold a special place. It is a good starting point if you are new to either artist. Then you will certainly want to move on to works like Feather, Stone and Light where the magic of Eaton's stringed instruments and the reflective/spiritual tones of Nakai's flute find perhaps their pinnacle of creative chemistry. - Scriptor

When this CD first came out, I received it as a gift and listened to it at least every other day for 2 years. I was already a Carlos Nakai fan but had never heard of William Eaton. They are both masters of their instruments. This music touched me like no other music ever had. It just made me feel warm inside yet was also uplifting. This is simply one of the best recordings in this genre.

As a player of Native American flutes I am no stranger to Carlos Nakai. He is regarded as the most important Native American musician of our time by many and I expected great music from him on this recording. What I did not expect was the wonderful way William Eaton surrounds the flute with his guitar and harp guitar work. This album is a gentle reminder that simple lines from the individual instruments can literally change the air around them and create an atmosphere of peace. This is music that everyone can relate to....Perfect!

Nakai produces a romantic, healing, while vaguely haunting music that gently transports you back to a time when music was more than just entertainment. Nakai emulates the traditional music of his Navajo-Ute in a way that is both touching and mystic. Be prepared to be taken on a journey where you will be introduced to the feelings an impressions that Nakai himself experiences. He will show you through his music what the world around his means to him, and he will instill that awe of life in you.Nakai doesn't fall into the trap of giving the musical tourist exactly what he expects. There is no chanting or jingling bells, no corny sound effects or war cries. Instead he simply taps into that inner peace that we all look for. Perhaps that's the reason so many people have come to appreciate his music. The universal understanding of, and need for, peace and insight.

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I do agree that the name of the CD is really silly, and detracts from the overall quality of the work. The CD would better have been named for Jackson Berkey's composition, Native American Ambiances. It is a beautiful and usual work that is well worth hearing.

It seems a shame to use such a stupid title for a CD of great music recorded by a great ensemble. 'Tis a pitty to be silly.

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If westerns are your preference, you will not want to miss this famous fim, one of 3 made by John Ford at his height and celebrating the United States Cavalry. If they are not, you may find this a very tedious film. The merits are: - John Wayne at his very best, playing a high ranking commander on the brink of retirement and superbly conveying a man at the end of his career. - beautiful colour photography of Ford's favourite location, Monument Valley - a rousing score However, there are some drawbacks: - a subplot, a romantic triangle, played poorly by John Agar and Joanne Dru who is particularly superficial. - the usual Ford cliches encompassing tiresome Irish humour from Victor McLaglen and sentiment such as the cliched burial scene (Ford repeats himself). - a dreary screenplay with too much talk and not enough action for much too long. The print is superb and there are some extras such as cast lists and awards but they are cursory. There is also some home movies of Wayne and Ford's trip to Mexico.

It's a John Wayne Old Movie So of course it's wonderful. Love these old movies

I have always enjoyed John Wayne Movies and this one is one of my favorites. I am glad that Amazon has given me a chance to own this movie.

What is a western movie? You need actions and fast pace. You do not get any from this movie. There is not much plot. The pace is very slow. The old man is near retiring and it is very boring. The girl theme (Olivia Dandridge) is not entertaining. There is not much to say, just not a fan of it at all. Really boring. It is no comparison to High Noon, Hombre, Man of the West. For Indian Western, Broken Arrow is much better. Even the Searchers is better than this. John Wayne is really old in this movie.

In interviews, Patrick Wayne has stated that "The Duke" thought of this as his best Western, if not his best film. His catchphrase in this one has been further immortalized on TV by "Jethro Gibbs" (Mark Harmon) on NCIS. "Don't apologize, it's a sign of weakness." It's a guy flick, but some ladies may like it as there is a bit of romance. My lovely wife would rather do needlepoint than watch Westerns, so we won't share her thoughts here. All in all, the Wide-screen transfer was fantastically done, the panoramas shot in Monument Valley are some of John Ford's best stuff cinematically. Would have really suffered if it had been done in black and white. The color is exceptional. Another early John Wayne & John Ford collaboration in color I HIGHLY recommend is "The Quiet Man" (I'm Irish and watch it each March 17th with some Old Bushmill's on hand.) Buy it and ENJOY!

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I have watched this movie over and over. It has held my attention in the most captive way as I am one that has difficulty sitting still for very long. With this movie I don't mind and hate to see it end. Guess that's why I have watched it so much.LOL It is good to see the Nations in the way that was and will be again. I believe...... Susan

I liked this one and anticipated it coming out. I saw reviews of it and it looked fantastic then. But seeing the movie and following the story is great. I would recommend reading about the people, legends, and how this stories / legends came about. But just great entertainment. The story is relevant today. Seeing how the young and current generations have lost interest / faith in past traditions. New age beliefs and way of life have made life into a world of convenience.

Please do not pay any serious attention to the Amazon editorial review above. The writer must have completely missed the filmic journey offered by this movie: its wonderful messages, unique presentation, and rich text and subtext. As a white, middle-class person, I found the film enchanting. Not only do we journey along with the grandson and grandfather, we are brought into a special way of filmmaking that thankfully deviates from standard Hollywood fare. This movie should be seen by all who have journeyed from adolescence to adulthood, as well as those just beginning their journeys. Please do not pass this film by. It is truly a treat. I don't know how this review will show my rating for this movie since the rating link wouldn't work for me, but I would give it the highest rating possible.

I purchased this excellent dvd as a gift for a friend. She was equally impressed with the attention to detail throughout this movie. Extremely well made!!

DREAMKEEPER is a delightful movie which tells the story of a troubled young man and his grandfather travelling by road from South Dakota to a powwow in New Mexico. Along the way the grandfather tells a number of American Nations' legends. I loved it because it brought many legends to life. And the background story was interesting, too.

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If westerns are your preference, you will not want to miss this famous fim, one of 3 made by John Ford at his height and celebrating the United States Cavalry. If they are not, you may find this a very tedious film. The merits are: - John Wayne at his very best, playing a high ranking commander on the brink of retirement and superbly conveying a man at the end of his career. - beautiful colour photography of Ford's favourite location, Monument Valley - a rousing score However, there are some drawbacks: - a subplot, a romantic triangle, played poorly by John Agar and Joanne Dru who is particularly superficial. - the usual Ford cliches encompassing tiresome Irish humour from Victor McLaglen and sentiment such as the cliched burial scene (Ford repeats himself). - a dreary screenplay with too much talk and not enough action for much too long. The print is superb and there are some extras such as cast lists and awards but they are cursory. There is also some home movies of Wayne and Ford's trip to Mexico.

It's a John Wayne Old Movie So of course it's wonderful. Love these old movies

I have always enjoyed John Wayne Movies and this one is one of my favorites. I am glad that Amazon has given me a chance to own this movie.

What is a western movie? You need actions and fast pace. You do not get any from this movie. There is not much plot. The pace is very slow. The old man is near retiring and it is very boring. The girl theme (Olivia Dandridge) is not entertaining. There is not much to say, just not a fan of it at all. Really boring. It is no comparison to High Noon, Hombre, Man of the West. For Indian Western, Broken Arrow is much better. Even the Searchers is better than this. John Wayne is really old in this movie.

In interviews, Patrick Wayne has stated that "The Duke" thought of this as his best Western, if not his best film. His catchphrase in this one has been further immortalized on TV by "Jethro Gibbs" (Mark Harmon) on NCIS. "Don't apologize, it's a sign of weakness." It's a guy flick, but some ladies may like it as there is a bit of romance. My lovely wife would rather do needlepoint than watch Westerns, so we won't share her thoughts here. All in all, the Wide-screen transfer was fantastically done, the panoramas shot in Monument Valley are some of John Ford's best stuff cinematically. Would have really suffered if it had been done in black and white. The color is exceptional. Another early John Wayne & John Ford collaboration in color I HIGHLY recommend is "The Quiet Man" (I'm Irish and watch it each March 17th with some Old Bushmill's on hand.) Buy it and ENJOY!

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These are great. I have tried the Native American and Mediterranean already -- and will be reordering them.

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My brother gave me this for Christmas, and it was my favorite gift! I became so confidant in the product I made it for guests without even trying it first! The Three Sisters Stew is our favorite, so unusual and delicious! The only one that was a little disappointing was the Piri Piri, which is hot, but without the complexity of flavors of the others. I am still thrilled and giving it as gifts this year!

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My 5 year old son received a bunch of the Schleich Native American figures for Christmas. He loves them and has spent many hours since playing with them. They are great! I bought some figures from another company as well, but I took them back. They do not compare to the Schleich toys at all.

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This is an unique gift. Very well made for the price. I have seen the same item for about $40 in Target & Toys R'Us. It comes in sections and the top piece is a little loose. If a person wanted to the parts could be superglued together for a better fit. As a toy it is good, but without any figures it is more of an ornament. I think it is a nice decorative object for your living room. I bought two, one for my home and for my 6 year old grandson. I rated it four stars for educational value, because it is a quality reproduction of an actual tipi and could be used to show what Plains Natives lived in. Could be used in a school classrom.

My grandson has a lot of this series of toys -- the Native Americans are his favorite right now. He also has a lot of the knights and the castle. He plays with these for hours. (Fortunately for him he has a dad who is an imaginative and patient playmate.) The tipi took about fifteen to twenty minutes to put together correctly, but once it was together he immediately set it on the table in his room and began to play with it. It's good quality, authentic looking, and stimulates his imagination.

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This girl doesn't stand up for us. Does anyone else have that problem? In all other aspects it is the same high quality as all the other Schleich products - of which we own many. All the other figures we have stand and fit together extraordinarily well.