Arvel Bird CDs / DVD
 | **NEW RELEASE**Re-live the passion and excitement aboard the great "unsinkable" ship with new and original music dedicated to the passengers, musicians and crew of the RMS Titanic. A tribute in the Centennial year of it's launch and tragic end, Arvel Bird's “Titanic Centennial: Commemorative Special Edition” is an hour long musical voyage with a 20 page booklet of stories and pictures. Stories have been told by many of the survivors and others by silent discovery at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. These original compositions and arrangements bring to life stories of Father Browne, Captain Smith, bandleader Wallace Hartley and others, in a powerful, cinematic sound-scape that will whisk you away to the North Atlantic on that cold dark April night 1912. "Titanic Centennial: Commemorative Special Edition" produced by Arvel Bird for Singing Wolf Records - $17 (USD) plus S & HAudio samples: 1. Celtic Connection - Download this song FREE (right click on link) 2. Farewell to Ireland 3. Fire & Coal 4. Father Browne 5. Be British 6. Adrift in the Dark 7. Over the Airwaves 8. White Star Lament 9. The Quest for Discovery 10. Somewhere in Time 11. Distant Shore |
 Celtic Nation | Arvel Bird's Celtic Folk Rock CD “Celtic Nation” As the title suggests, "Celtic Nation" takes Arvel Bird back to his Scottish roots with an Irish detour for a true Celtic fusion. Whether you sing along with his folk songs or dance to his fiddle-icious instrumentals, you will love taking this musical journey with Arvel through the British Isles - $17 plus S & H Audio samples: Many Clans, One Fire Fire and Stone Barnyards O'Delgaty |
 From the Heart of a Paiute CD | Arvel Bird's Flute Music CD is “From the Heart of a Paiute”. Arvel dedicates this CD to all the Native American flute makers who have over the years gifted him flutes. This beautifully recorded solo flute CD is soothing, reflective and delivered straight "From the Heart of a Paiute" - $17 plus S & H Audio samples: When Morning Comes Ceremony Autumn Moon |
 Storyteller CD | Arvel Bird IS the “Storyteller”. In this spoken word CD Arvel blends the cultural and spiritual elements of animals that were an integral part of the lives of our indigenous ancestors. The music of his Animal Totems and Animal Totems 2 CD blend together the almost magical harmony that speaks of ancient and modern unity. If you enjoy the stories in Arvel’s live performances, you will love this CD - $17 plus S & H Audio samples: Animal Totems The Red Road Red Tail Hawk |
 Ride Indian Ride CD | Ride Indian Ride is Arvel Bird's blues/rock CD with a fresh, new sound. In addition to the edgier blues/rock feel, Arvel also sings and performs some heart rendering recitations about American Indian historical events and people. His beautiful song, Desert Rose, is the recipient of Best Traditional Instrumental Song at the 2010 Indian Summer Music Awards. High energy, exciting instrumentals, soulful vocals, smokin' guitars, rockin' fiddle and spirited Native American flutes make this Arvel's most expansive release yet - $17 plus S & H Audio samples: Dark Horse Hundred in the Hand Like the Wind Sunset Blues Ride Indian Ride |
 Red River Jig CD | ***Winner of 2010 Best Instrumental at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards*** Red River Jig is a Me'tis fiddle CD ideal when the party spirit hits you or a long drive awaits you! The CD is a brilliant example of the complexity of Canadian Me'tis fiddle tunes and the inspiration for this popular traditional musical genre. Arvel Bird's Red River Jig CD is a collection of traditional Me'tis fiddle tunes and a few of his own original recordings. Many favorites include the title cut, Red River Jig, Drops of Brandy, Waltz Quadrille and the popular Ashokan Farewell from Ken Burns' Civil War Series. Package also includes a 12 page booklet with history of the Me'tis fiddle tradition and the Me'tis Nation of Canada - $15 plus S & H Audio samples: Bisbee Miner Drops of Brandy Waltz Quadrille Raven Warrior (with String Quartet) Red River Jig |
 Tribal Music Suite CD | Tribal Music Suite: Journey of a Paiute is Arvel's Musical Soul Song and WINNER of TWO Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards for Best Producer/Engineer and Best Instrumental. While not autobiographical, the story is historically accurate. The CD musically tells the story of the archetypal "Hero's Journey" and the impact of Europeans on Arvel's Southern Paiute ancestors. Each of the eight movements reveals a piece of Arvel's soul as he takes us on the journey of Quaninch through his birth, kidnapping, enslavement, escape, war, healing, love, homesickness, sailing to Scotland and finally his journey home. Tribal Music Suite is a powerful musical drama written for a symphony and chamber orchestra performance - $17 plus S & H Audio samples: |
 Rakish Paddy CD | With Rakish Paddy Arvel Bird celebrates the Scottish part of his heritage with this classic fun, Celtic CD, a lively collection of Arvel's favorite Scottish/Irish session tunes and folk songs. Along with his party fiddle, Arvel's inspired arrangements called for uilleann pipes, button accordion, guitar, penny whistle, flute and bodhran - $12 plus S & H Audio samples: Rakish Paddy / Morrison's Jig Medley Minor Hornpipe Medley Rakes of Kildare Medley |
 Music for Wellness and Bliss CD | Music for Wellness and Bliss features the most beautiful and peaceful healing music from his Animal Totems and Animal Totems 2 CDs to create an ideal environment for the health and wellness professional. It's also perfect for home use or anytime you want to relax with a hot mug of Fiddler Tea, in a bubble bath or sipping your favorite glass of wine. $12 plus S & H Audio samples: Red Tail Hawk Wapiti Dolphin Elephants |
 Ananeah CD | Ananeah, the global native fusion ensemble of the same name, features Arvel Bird, multi-string maestro William Eaton, Navajo singer/flutist/bassist Mary Redhouse, and pan-global percussionist Will Clipman. Ananeah seamlessly interweaves the new sound of the Native American Southwest with colorful accents of Celtic, tango, folk-rock, jazz, and world beat. Voted the 2007 Native American Album of the Year by NAR - $12 plus S & H Audio samples: Mountain Lying Down Terra Tango Seven Sacred Cities Path Made of Rainbow |
 Arvel Bird LIVE! CD | Enjoy many of the stories that Arvel tells during his live performance as well as music from Animal Totems 1 and Big Chief Quetoos in Arvel Bird LIVE! - $10 plus S & H Audio samples: |
 Animal Totems 2 CD | Animal Totems 2 earned Arvel Bird the top award of Artist of the Year at the 9th Annual Native American Music Awards. This contemporary Celtic Violin / Native American flute CD is one of Arvel\'s best sellers and features the favorites: Badger Boogie, Dolphin Dances, Dragonfly and Great Blue Heron.This sequel to Animal Totems added Arvel's Native American flutes to the already spectacular melodies for which he's well-known - $15 plus S & H Audio samples: Badger Boogie Coyote Caper Deer Tracks Dolphin Dragonfly Elephants |
 Big Chief Quetoos CD | A 2004 NAMA and ISMA nominee for Best Instrumental and Best Country. Big Chief Quetoos is cowboy country meets Indian fiddle in Canadian, bluegrass, swing, twin fiddles, old time fiddle, and contemporary styles. Literally something for every fiddle music lover - $12 plus S & H Audio samples: |
 Animal Totems CD | Animal Totems is Arvel's signature album which won him the 2007 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Best Instrumental Album. Animal Totems blends New Age, Celtic, classical and improvisational music styles to create a "Native Jazz Fusion" sound. This CD includes the popular "Red Tail Hawk" and the always popular "Bear" - $12 plus S & H Audio samples: Bear Puma Red Tailed Hawk Horse |
 Arvel Bird at Roots & Rhythm Festival DVD | Arvel Bird at Roots & Rhythm Festival DVD was released in 2009 featuring Arvel's 60 minute set at the Roots & Rhythm Festival in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Music he performs is from his fan favorites Animal Totems 1 & 2, along with fiddle tunes from Big Chief Quetoos, Red River Jig and Rakish Paddy. Beautifully shot with 3 digital videocams by Michael Floyd and Windsong Films in Ft. Wayne.$10 plus S & H |