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Kashtin — Akua Tuta
Album: Akua Tuta
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Released: 1994
Length: 4:51
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Akua tuta tshekuan kaminekuin
Akua tuta
Naketuenta kiei tshin tshekuan
Kanetaunekuin

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey

Akua tuta
Akua tuta tshekuan kakunuene mekuin
Akua tuta
Naketuanta kiei tshin tshekuan kauitshikuin

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey

Akua tshe tessinnu
Akua tuta nete kiei tshin kanetaunekuin
Akua tshe mushumenut
Akua kiei tshukumenut eshei
Akua tshe tuassimenut
Akua kiei tsheshimenut eshei

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey


Translation:


Be careful what you do
Be careful
With what has been given to you
The way you were raised

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey

Be careful what you do
With the thing you protect
Be careful what you do
With what has helped you

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey

Take care of our land
Be careful of the way you were raised
Take care of our grandfathers
Take care of our grandmothers, too
Take care of your children
And your brother's and sister's children, too

Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
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I really enjoy hearing this track on RP.

Not only a great song in it's own right (and, as mentioned, featured on Robbie Robertson ‘Music for The Native Americans’ album) but also brings back memories of hearing it for the first time on the series ‘Due South’ - https://www.discogs.com/releas... 
Posted 4 months ago by whitingx    [ Reply ]
 Lumpy13 wrote:

Why is Ashton Kutcher singing about Tuna?  Oh wait, my bad,  maybe need to slow up on the scotch. 



I keep getting "Agua two-time."
Posted 10 months ago by q4Fry    [ Reply ]
 trekhead wrote:

I wonder if this guy owns a casino, and if so, if he Kashtin his chips to do it.



You belong in prison.
Posted 1 year ago by MGHucul    [ Reply ]
The track also from Robbie Robertson's Music for the Native Americans (1994).
It is outstanding album. 
Posted 1 year ago by irkm    [ Reply ]
Does anyone else think it sounds a bit like the Scorpions?
Posted 1 year ago by monahowell    [ Reply ]
Surprised I haven't yet commented on this one, it's been a 9 for me for a while now, love the call of the call of the loons to start off, then the great beat and groove, with some wonderful strings thrown in; what's not to love? 

Long Live RP and songs played in the 'Main Mix', 'Mellow Mix', 'World/Etc Mix' and 'My Favorites'!!
Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
klaasstap wrote:  Which animal makes those sounds?
I didn't see if anyone has answered your question, but those are the calls of loons:  

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Posted 2 years ago by kcatalina    [ Reply ]
you see...

its nice to listen to trippy music on a  sunday nite in late feb

you can think about "non-random occurrences" and such. 
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 Francois wrote:

Florent is a super nice guy


Not surprised.  The quebecois artistic and journalism communities love this band.
Posted 3 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 pomalley wrote:

Listen to the beginning of the B-52s, "June Bug".  Same... kinda.  :)




Which animal makes those sounds?
Posted 3 years ago by klaasstap    [ Reply ]
Listen to the beginning of the B-52s, "June Bug".  Same... kinda.  :)
Posted 3 years ago by pomalley    [ Reply ]
Florent is a super nice guy
Posted 3 years ago by Francois    [ Reply ]
The intro is a bit Loony.
Posted 3 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
This one is a staple on the eclectic channel and has really grown on me as a result. Nice to hear it on the main channel too. 
Posted 3 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
I think the most famous Loon call in music belongs to the intro of Alpha Blondy's Jerusalem, isn't it a Loon?

It was then sampled to a ton of old school Jungle and Hardcore Rave tunes
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Can't help to think of Due South 
Posted 3 years ago by GustaafJHeinh    [ Reply ]
Time for more Kashtin songs.  :)
Posted 4 years ago by kathywoolverton    [ Reply ]
The adult loons will swim offshore, but the young do not. It is wonderful swimming with the kids and then these adolescent loons pop up amidst you. The adults, at some distance, start making "'concerned parent sounds' in loon-speak. The young loon looks around then dives.
Posted 4 years ago by Far    [ Reply ]
 That_SOB wrote:


ROTFLMAO..... No disrespect to the song, but this is a very funny comment, one that I'll be laughing about all day.

PS. The Canadian 1 dollar coin (commonly called Loonie) is a gold-coloured one-
dollar coin introduced in 1987. It bears images of a common loon.
For those who have never heard the call/cry of the Loon, while it is woeful, it is unique
and beautiful.
 
Yes loons are usually woeful.

Posted 5 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 haresfur wrote:

I'm gonna go to the great north woods and sit there until I hear a loon. Then I'm gonna cry at the beauty.
 

Here I am, where are you?  https://www.audubon.org/sites/...
Posted 5 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
Earth does not belong to people People belong to the earth It’s a crying shame Mother was not left to be cared for by our spiritual Sisters and brothers
Posted 5 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
One of the best tracks off  'Music for the Native Americans'  by Robbie Robertson. The whole album is a great compilation of North American Indigenous artists.
This Loon call is also heard right off the coast of Vancouver Island. I often see/hear them on an early morning paddle or swim in the ocean. Also the Common Loon call was used as an intro into old, iconic Canuck PSAs called "Vignettes" that were played on the CBC in the 70's. Very Canadian track. 
Posted 5 years ago by pyrateparadox988    [ Reply ]
 alux wrote:

The birdcalls are loons, not curlews—Kashtin is from Canada, where loons are iconic birds of Northern lakes all across the forest and tundra.  They do occur in UK waters too, where they are known as divers.   The loon call in question is from the Common Loon, or the Great Northern Diver for you Brits.     
 
I'm gonna go to the great north woods and sit there until I hear a loon. Then I'm gonna cry at the beauty.
Posted 5 years ago by haresfur    [ Reply ]
I've always heard the version of this song from Robbie Robertson's from his album "Music for Native Americans". Great album. Great song. 
Posted 5 years ago by wadeldro    [ Reply ]
Only on RP. The best.
Posted 5 years ago by mrpixel    [ Reply ]
If this song don't make you stop and think about the creator nothing will.   Peace out.
Posted 5 years ago by brw001    [ Reply ]
 rob8 wrote:
I heard Kashtin perform at Innu Nikamu ("People Sing", I believe) at Maliotenam in northern Quebec in 1989. The days-long event was soul-defining, and the admiration the reserve community felt for these guys was palpably joyful. Sad they couldn't persist. If you can lay your hands on more of their tracks, it would be wonderful, though I do still spin their vinyl.
 
Man, you are lucky!  I have always wanted to drive to Natashquan but never made it.  One of these days....  (In the 1980s as an investigative journalist, I covered the NATO low-level flight exercises over Montagnais/Naskapis/Innu territory.)


Posted 5 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Wow, I have not heard this song in 20+ years. Thanks, RP.  

Whatever happened to these guys?
Posted 5 years ago by onelittlemoose    [ Reply ]
I know that singing style and the language!

Kashtin on Radio Paradise!    Wow!

This radio station continues to surprise.
Posted 5 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I heard Kashtin perform at Innu Nikamu ("People Sing", I believe) at Maliotenam in northern Quebec in 1989. The days-long event was soul-defining, and the admiration the reserve community felt for these guys was palpably joyful. Sad they couldn't persist. If you can lay your hands on more of their tracks, it would be wonderful, though I do still spin their vinyl.
Posted 5 years ago by rob8    [ Reply ]
Des Innu de par chez nous. 
Posted 5 years ago by Sartanas    [ Reply ]
 newbolddrive wrote:
Nice! Love this song.

I recommend people also try listening to The Jerry Cans - Northern Lights.
 
Thanks for the recommendation.  Will check that out.
 
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Nice! Love this song.

I recommend people also try listening to The Jerry Cans - Northern Lights.
Posted 6 years ago by newbolddrive    [ Reply ]
Great to hear that one again. Such a great sound and so short a time.
Posted 7 years ago by mrpixel    [ Reply ]
 eveliko wrote:
Another song which proves that a song can contain only 3 chords, but be human, unlike Goldfish copy-paste style.

 
How does the number of chords in a song determine its composer's humanity?  Does Rush make more "human" music because they cram 27 chords and multiple time changes into a single song, or are John Lee Hooker's one-chord songs more "human"?
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 planet_lizard wrote:

{#Laughing} or even just another species of loon - the others make incredible sounds too, but the music world seems obsessed with this one.

More birds on RP!

Bill had you ever thought of a few birdsong interludes?


A fine idea  {#Clap}. I vote for curlews and oystercatchers on top of your loons.

When the UK digital radio service BBC6 was in development, to act as a placeholder on its frequency it played a loop of woodland noises, including birdsong, which turned out to be extraordinarily popular with listeners, including this one.

Posted 9 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 agkagk wrote:
Wow! Haven't heard these guys for 20+ years. I'd forgotten they existed.

 
Makenzie is still making music.
Posted 9 years ago by Sbed    [ Reply ]
Wow! Haven't heard these guys for 20+ years. I'd forgotten they existed.
Posted 9 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
Another song which proves that a song can contain only 3 chords, but be human, unlike Goldfish copy-paste style.
Posted 9 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
 That_SOB wrote:
Lumpy13 wrote:
Why is Ashton Kutcher singing about Tuna?  Oh wait, my bad,  maybe need to slow up on the scotch. 
 
ROTFLMAO..... No disrespect to the song, but this is a very funny comment, one that I'll be laughing about all day.

PS. The Canadian 1 dollar coin (commonly called Loonie) is a gold-coloured one-
dollar coin introduced in 1987. It bears images of a common loon.
For those who have never heard the call/cry of the Loon, while it is woeful, it is unique
and beautiful.

 
I have to agree with you, one of the better comedy comments I have seen for a while, keep it up Lumpy!
... Also this song seems to be going on for a L-O-N-G time, enough already
Posted 9 years ago by DavidS_UK    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
The loon is cool, but how about equal time for the Kirtland's Warbler?

 
{#Laughing} or even just another species of loon - the others make incredible sounds too, but the music world seems obsessed with this one.

More birds on RP!

Bill had you ever thought of a few birdsong interludes?

How about a Thrush Nightingale to kick us off?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUuxQJFJqU
Posted 9 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
Amazing that RP's playing Kashtin!  Haven't heard them in maybe 15 years...?  And never this cut--Love the fiddle!
Posted 10 years ago by Tennisgirl    [ Reply ]
Claude McKenzie what a voice!
Posted 11 years ago by autoroute25    [ Reply ]
{#Daisy}
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
The loon is cool, but how about equal time for the Kirtland's Warbler?
 
Whereas others prefer the penduline tit.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Northern lakes and Loon calls at dusk - you can actually loon call back and forth to the birds.

.  Mark Twain may have settled for Bermuda, but not me >>>
Posted 12 years ago by Far    [ Reply ]
 Lumpy13 wrote:
Why is Ashton Kutcher singing about Tuna?  Oh wait, my bad,  maybe need to slow up on the scotch. 
 

ROTFLMAO..... No disrespect to the song, but this is a very funny comment, one that I'll be laughing about all day.

PS. The Canadian 1 dollar coin (commonly called Loonie) is a gold-coloured one-
dollar coin introduced in 1987. It bears images of a common loon.
For those who have never heard the call/cry of the Loon, while it is woeful, it is unique
and beautiful.
Posted 12 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
 alux wrote:

The birdcalls are loons, not curlews—Kashtin is from Canada, where loons are iconic birds of Northern lakes all across the forest and tundra.  They do occur in UK waters too, where they are known as divers.   The loon call in question is from the Common Loon, or the Great Northern Diver for you Brits.     
 
Doesn't one also appear on the back of the Canadian dollar coin?

Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
First heard this on the soundtrack for a early-to-mid 1990's TV show, "Due South", as I was about to move up to the Great White North.  Dying for some poutine!
Posted 12 years ago by KevinGardner    [ Reply ]
Fabulous structure.........
Posted 13 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
The loon is cool, but how about equal time for the Kirtland's Warbler?
Posted 13 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Why is Ashton Kutcher singing about Tuna?  Oh wait, my bad,  maybe need to slow up on the scotch. 
Posted 13 years ago by Lumpy13    [ Reply ]
Always loved Kashtin.  The whole album is excellent.  Our local hippie introduced us to this back when I was but a wee lad...
Posted 13 years ago by pherthyl    [ Reply ]
Surprising - Bill's playing such crap...
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 Sleepytyme wrote:
I've only heard this done by Robbie Robertson...Very cool indeed
 

Actually, this is the same artist that performs this same song on Robbie Robertson's "Music for the Native Americans," which was a collaborative effort.  See:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_for_The_Native_Americans

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashtin

Posted 14 years ago by sandyclaws    [ Reply ]
 auburntigerrich wrote:
As far as world music goes (which I enjoy the majority of as heard here), this one is mildly tasty, but I was a bunch more excited about this one before the vocals kicked in. It really had something going.

4 as it stands; 8 without the vocals, simply relying on the acoustic rhythms and atmospherics.
 

Big +1 from me!
Posted 14 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
These lyrics are so catchy. {#Whistle}
Akua tshe mushumenut
Akua kiei tshukumenut eshei
Akua tshe tuassimenut
Akua kiei tsheshimenut eshei

Posted 14 years ago by o_unico    [ Reply ]
Any song that starts with about 60 seconds of loon calls is okay in my book.

Posted 14 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
We don't see many great northern divers in sunny south Devon, you see some in the winter right up north
We get plenty of bloody loons.

Posted 14 years ago by gumbo73039    [ Reply ]
Outstanding.
Posted 14 years ago by LuvWilloughby    [ Reply ]
 alux wrote:

The birdcalls are loons, not curlews—Kashtin is from Canada, where loons are iconic birds of Northern lakes all across the forest and tundra.  They do occur in UK waters too, where they are known as divers.   The loon call in question is from the Common Loon, or the Great Northern Diver for you Brits.     
 
And the Nottingham jury can listen to some of their calls here:  https://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/loon/identification.html#Looney
We Canucks love our 'loonies', too!  {#Biggrin}


Posted 15 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
I've only heard this done by Robbie Robertson...Very cool indeed
Posted 15 years ago by Sleepytyme    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

I wouldn't know a loon if it pecked me on the bum, as I don't think they're native to the UK. The birdcalls at the start sure did sound an awful lot like the curlews I hear on t'moors, but that could be a misidentification on my part, or perhaps loons sound like curlews (or vice versa). Anyway, the birdsong's the nicest bit of this otherwise ho-hum number, IMO.
 
The birdcalls are loons, not curlews—Kashtin is from Canada, where loons are iconic birds of Northern lakes all across the forest and tundra.  They do occur in UK waters too, where they are known as divers.   The loon call in question is from the Common Loon, or the Great Northern Diver for you Brits.     
Posted 15 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
 coccyx wrote:
I love the sound of curlews, too, but I'd have to listen to the beginning of this song again to see if I can pick it out among all the loon ("diver") calls.
 
I wouldn't know a loon if it pecked me on the bum, as I don't think they're native to the UK. The birdcalls at the start sure did sound an awful lot like the curlews I hear on t'moors, but that could be a misidentification on my part, or perhaps loons sound like curlews (or vice versa). Anyway, the birdsong's the nicest bit of this otherwise ho-hum number, IMO.

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 trekhead wrote:
I wonder if this guy owns a casino, and if so, if he Kashtin his chips to do it.
 
Bad pun - I can smell it from here!  {#Wink}  But you're closer to the truth than you may realize:

"Kashtin were a Canadian folk rock duo in the 1980s and 1990s, one of Canada's most famous and influential First Nations musical groups.

The band was formed in 1984 by Claude McKenzie and Florent Vollant, two Innu (aka Montagnais) from the Maliotenam reserve in northern Quebec. The name Kashtin means "tornado" in the Innu-aimun language, but was also chosen as a pun on the English language phrase "cashed in", in response to friends who alleged that the band was selling out."  ~ Wikipedia

I'm another native-born Quebecer who thinks Kashtin rocks!  {#Smile}



Posted 15 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
Say what?
Posted 15 years ago by joshfm    [ Reply ]
 lee_sf wrote:
An amazing transition from John Anderson - Seminole Wind. RP is the only place I've ever heard two average songs BOTH improved by the way they were connected.
 
Brilliant, isn't it?

Posted 15 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
coccyx wrote:


I love the sound of curlews, too, but I'd have to listen to the beginning of this song again to see if I can pick it out among all the loon ("diver") calls.

I didn't hear any curlews either, just loons.

Be cool to see this followed up by "Wheat Kings" by The Tragically Hip, as it also opens with loon calls. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like anyone has uploaded it.

Posted 16 years ago by canadave    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Oooh, I do love the sound of curlews, reminiscent of the wild windswept moors and mountains I've tromped for so, so long. I could go for a whole track of curlew calling, minus the music. 8 for the curlews, minus 3 for the intrusive music, so 5 from the Nottingham jury.
 

I love the sound of curlews, too, but I'd have to listen to the beginning of this song again to see if I can pick it out among all the loon ("diver") calls.


Posted 16 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
{#Drummer}{#Flamed}{#Umbrella}
Posted 16 years ago by sircharles    [ Reply ]
Oooh, I do love the sound of curlews, reminiscent of the wild windswept moors and mountains I've tromped for so, so long. I could go for a whole track of curlew calling, minus the music. 8 for the curlews, minus 3 for the intrusive music, so 5 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 16 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
An amazing transition from John Anderson - Seminole Wind. RP is the only place I've ever heard two average songs BOTH improved by the way they were connected.
Posted 16 years ago by lee_sf    [ Reply ]
coccyx wrote:
You're the one who writes jokes for Readers' Digest, aren't you?
owned
Posted 17 years ago by dreadpixie    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
I wonder if this guy owns a casino, and if so, if he Kashtin his chips to do it.
I was going to compliment Bill on the nice set but I'd rather call you out. You're a dick.
Posted 17 years ago by MonkeyPod    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
I wonder if this guy owns a casino, and if so, if he Kashtin his chips to do it.
You're the one who writes jokes for Readers' Digest, aren't you?
Posted 17 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
I wonder if this guy owns a casino, and if so, if he Kashtin his chips to do it.
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
deepgaze wrote:
Some John Trudell would be a cool addition to this mix. Haven't heard any of his stuff for years.
I Love John Trudell! Anything from his spoken work/music would be fabulous especially if it features Jesse Ed Davis on guitar.
Posted 17 years ago by charlottelanier    [ Reply ]
normand64 wrote:
Are you refering to me i am not sure i get it
Try this 'on golden pond' it should explain.
Posted 17 years ago by AnchorMan    [ Reply ]
As far as world music goes (which I enjoy the majority of as heard here), this one is mildly tasty, but I was a bunch more excited about this one before the vocals kicked in. It really had something going. 4 as it stands; 8 without the vocals, simply relying on the acoustic rhythms and atmospherics.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Some John Trudell would be a cool addition to this mix. Haven't heard any of his stuff for years.
Posted 17 years ago by deepgaze    [ Reply ]
normand64 wrote:
Are you refering to me i am not sure i get it
No, please read carefully. You are normanD. As in Normand - ee Or Joseph Normand Normandardier
Posted 17 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
Stop the insanity!
Posted 17 years ago by Pantagruel    [ Reply ]
js5280 wrote:
Come here, Norman. Hurry up. The loons! The loons! They're welcoming us back.
Are you refering to me i am not sure i get it
Posted 17 years ago by normand64    [ Reply ]
Come here, Norman. Hurry up. The loons! The loons! They're welcoming us back.
Posted 17 years ago by js5280    [ Reply ]
Yeah, well, that's your problem. Did you want a sympathy vote? This is supremely great music! superfido wrote:
This makes me ache.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
This makes me ache.
Posted 17 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
MM_de_TX wrote:
nice! This is on Robbie Robertson's soundtrack to "The Native Americans", a miniseries on TNT, I think. He compiled some very cool contemporary Native American music on there.
I absolutely love that CD - highly recommended for anyone interested in contemporary Native American music! Wore it out in college when it first came out - and for some months after! It's been sitting on the shelf for a while - think I'm gonna have to dust it off and give it another spin...
Posted 17 years ago by tapatia    [ Reply ]
snowcat wrote:
Nice segue from Babble - good mixing!
Agreed!
Posted 17 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Nice segue from Babble - good mixing!
Posted 17 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
This is beautiful.
Posted 17 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
Zukiwi wrote:
I will second that !
Posted 17 years ago by Zukiwi    [ Reply ]
I will second that ! ThePoose wrote:
Those Montagnais Indians (AKA First Nations aboriginals) from my home province of Quebec really rock.
Posted 17 years ago by Zukiwi    [ Reply ]
Those Montagnais Indians (AKA First Nations aboriginals) from my home province of Quebec really rock.
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
I like this of course, being from Kanza. (people of the south wind)
Posted 18 years ago by cutterjudd    [ Reply ]
This was the way of it... Let the story fires be lighted...

Hear my song... This is my dream song that I am singing for you...

Listen...  I am dancing underneath you...

(I love that "Akua Tuta" is also on Robbie Robertson's wonderful Songs for Native Americans...)
Posted 18 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
RP always find ways to surprised me. Kashtin are from la CÎte Nord in northern Québec. They were quite successful back in the 90s but have split since. Normand
Posted 18 years ago by normand64    [ Reply ]
Gotta love the loons. Makes me miss Minnesota (former home). And I drink pop, dammit!
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
I never could get into these guys but they did alot of work to help support Native youth in Canada. For that I give them a ten.
Posted 18 years ago by lynncorry1964    [ Reply ]
I think the Loons are the only good thing on this track Edit: Loony Tunes ??
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Podoces wrote:
Actually the Loons in DC and Alberta are more than likely the same species, the Common Loon, Gavia immer. They are common breeders on large inland bodies of water across Canada and the northern US, and are common winter visitors to the rest of the continent, especially along coasts. They're also widespread across the Eurasian continent
I think mojoman was trying to make a political statement. I like the sounds of the loons also. There aren't any birds around here like them. They do make a comforting sound to me, for some reason.
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
mojoman wrote:
Unlike the loons in Washington, DC.
Actually the Loons in DC and Alberta are more than likely the same species, the Common Loon, Gavia immer. They are common breeders on large inland bodies of water across Canada and the northern US, and are common winter visitors to the rest of the continent, especially along coasts. They're also widespread across the Eurasian continent
Posted 18 years ago by Podoces    [ Reply ]
Che kua tu kua, bua tat... What?
Posted 18 years ago by brokemusician    [ Reply ]
Nuance wrote:
I'm supposed to be at the lake at Whiteshell park in Manitoba, where the loon is one of the lake-life sounds that inspires deep peace.
Unlike the loons in Washington, DC.
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
Loons are inherently awesome.
Posted 19 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Get a load of the bassline on them drums, and that string-work isn't half-bad either... :-({|= very good indeed Ba-thump....ba-thump...ba-thump
Posted 19 years ago by maLeFunKtion    [ Reply ]
If you like this track, get your hands on Florent Volant's CD, it's much better then his begginings with Kashtin. There's a pretty interesting cover of Leonard Cohen's Everybody knows. Worth looking into.
Posted 19 years ago by MmeAllumette    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
I think the bird sounds are loons. Lately we have had loons at my house. They are loud and sad sounding.
they are loons... I'm supposed to be at the lake at Whiteshell park in Manitoba, where the loon is one of the lake-life sounds that inspires deep peace. My family is there now, I'm not. :( I'm working The loons remind me that I have to go early morning canoeing with my daughter Sunday morning... if I ever get out of here.
Posted 19 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
ludwig7 wrote:
Actually, the tune on Robertson's CD is a different take of this song; same band, same sound, just with some background vocals added in. Which I like a bit better than this version, though some may consider it "overproduced"
What he said.
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
DavidCarrico wrote:
These guys borrowed same bird tracks as did Dead Can Dance...
I think the bird sounds are loons. Lately we have had loons at my house. They are loud and sad sounding.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
No idea what it actually means but I'm going to guess that Akua Tuta means 'deep water'. Is that right? *edit* I just looked it up. It means 'take care'. I find that lamer than 'deep water'. Heh.
Posted 19 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
Love both the Robbie version and the Kashtin version! And the lead ins for the last four songs were unsurpassed perfection! Sometimes bill you amaze me!
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
MM_de_TX wrote:
nice! This is on Robbie Robertson's soundtrack to "The Native Americans", a miniseries on TNT, I think. He compiled some very cool contemporary Native American music on there.
I was hoping someone would catch it. Good tune, here and there! Nice upload! 8.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
mon dieu, c'est manifique
Posted 19 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Hoo oohhh that's a surprise!
Posted 19 years ago by Zukiwi    [ Reply ]
... Florent Volant (1/2 of Kashtin) Did a very very good album this year... If you want to pick it up go to you favorite online store (or archambault.ca if they don't have it) and look for Katak... Has a great cover of Everybody Knows by Cohen.
Posted 20 years ago by Nodge    [ Reply ]
GolfRomeo wrote:
Can't understand a dadgum word they are saying.
What is that telling you Romeo?
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
Can't understand a dadgum word they are saying.
Posted 20 years ago by GolfRomeo    [ Reply ]
This song was also used on the TV series Due South.
Posted 21 years ago by Ross    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Antigone: I think this song was on one of Robbie Robertson's "indian" cds. I like it. :)
Actually, the tune on Robertson's CD is a different take of this song; same band, same sound, just with some background vocals added in. Which I like a bit better than this version, though some may consider it "overproduced"
Posted 21 years ago by ludwig7    [ Reply ]
These guys borrowed same bird tracks as did Dead Can Dance...
Posted 21 years ago by DavidCarrico    [ Reply ]