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Only Natural

by Stephen Cumberworth

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Find inspiration in the wildness within; it's... Only Natural!
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Lightfoot 04:02
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Genesis 04:39
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Sleep well, my darling, you've earned your rest. You've played your part and done your best. There are no more trials and no more tests. Relax, and enjoy your sleeping. For night is coming near, and the ending of this story. The sun is westering... See the last flames of its glory! All was calm and all was still on that solemn morning. The sun did rise with shuttered eyes, and your troubles died a-borning. For night is coming near, and the ending of this story. The sun is westering... Feel the last flames of its glory! *Choir chant* Night shall come unto us all, a sweet and secret lover, and we shall claim that dark embrace, and then seek for no other. For night is coming near, and the ending of this story. The sun is westering... Free the last flames of its glory! For night is coming near, and the ending of this story. The sun is westering... See the last flames of its glory! Sleep well, my darling...
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Zen Midnight 04:11
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It's a wild journey, this rhythmic life, but it feels... Only Natural!

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"Only Natural" is a musical exploration, taking listeners across a diverse landscape, incorporating the enchanting sound of the Native American flute into a myriad of genres, tempos, and emotions. This is a story of one man's search for inspiration from the wildness within.

For this album, Stephen has taken his playing to an innovative level in this compilation of improvised instrumentation. With these original compositions, along with the incredible hang drum talent of percussionist Dante Bucci on the song "Reminiscence," this album will take you on a wild journey indeed!

Stephen contributes all Native American flutes, vocals, and percussion (except on "Reminiscence"), guitar, didgeridoo, conch shell, bullroarer, antelope horn flute, shakuhachi, trumpet, and smallpipes.

Dante Bucci provided the original song concept and beautiful hang drum sounds for "Reminiscence."

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released December 1, 2009

All original compositions, arrangements, performances, layout, and design by Stephen Cumberworth, ©2009 Dragon Flute Studios.

Original song concept and hang drum part for "Reminiscence" by Dante Bucci, recorded at Ndugu Studios in Philadelphia, PA, and included here with permission. Dante appears courtesy of Ufo Tunes (ASCAP).

Lyrics for "Sleep Well, My Darling" by Megan Watson, used with permission.

Finally, that wonderful album artwork was painted and gifted to Stephen by the talented Kayti "Lightfoot" Quillen.

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Stephen Cumberworth Tucson, Arizona

Stephen specializes in taking an unorthodox approach to the Native American flute and other world flutes, blending traditional sounds with jazz, folk, and symphonic flavors. He also has talents with vocals, harmonica, and percussion.

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