New Age Retailer (Vol. 19, No. 2, p.81) - "[A] dynamic dedication to world percussion and melody."
Flute virtuoso Nicholas Gunn takes his meditative wanderings past his usual Southwest terrain and deep into the wilds of South America and Spain for this breath-centric offering. Untamed percussion, impassioned backup vocals, and acoustic guitar both support and occasionally are mimicked by Gunn's nimble flute work in the lively opener. Other tracks delve into Spanish flamenco flavors ("Rosarita Sunset") and rainforest idylls ("Sacred Journey"). Evocative landscapes of sound blend the peace of a Zen meditation with the untamed beauty of the Andes in "La Morada in El Tempo Antiguo." The sound of gentle rain leads the combination of romantic flute and moody synthesizers into "Deep Water Island." Through it all, Gunn continually surprises with his dazzling mastery of a variety of flutes and his deeply felt reverence for the mysteries of life in other cultures. He celebrates the moment-by-moment, breath-by-breath nature of existence, and 10% of all proceeds from the sale of the CD are devoted to the American Lung Association.