Plains Music
Manfred Mann's Earth Band · 1991
37 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
A fusion of traditional Indigenous melodies and progressive rock sensibilities crafted with intricate instrumentation.
Plains Music is an album by Manfred Mann's Earth Band, released in 1991. A fusion of traditional Indigenous melodies and progressive rock sensibilities crafted with intricate instrumentation. 'Plains Music' is notable for its ambitious blending of rock with Indigenous music, highlighting cultural themes that were often overlooked in mainstream music. The album received attention for its unique approach and was part of a broader movement during the early '90s that sought to incorporate world music influences into popular genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Plains Music sound like?
A fusion of traditional Indigenous melodies and progressive rock sensibilities crafted with intricate instrumentation. Rooted in progressive rock.
What makes Plains Music by Manfred Mann's Earth Band notable?
'Plains Music' is notable for its ambitious blending of rock with Indigenous music, highlighting cultural themes that were often overlooked in mainstream music. The album received attention for its unique approach and was part of a broader movement during the early '90s that sought to incorporate world music influences into popular genres. Released in 1991, 'Plains Music' marked a significant departure for Manfred Mann's Earth Band as it was their first album focused entirely on Native American themes. At this point in their career, the band had already established themselves in the progressive rock genre but sought to explore new musical territories and cultural narratives following their success in the 1980s.
How many songs are on Plains Music?
Plains Music has 10 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kiowa (Koiwa Wind Song) Standout 3:15
- 2 Medicine Song (Apache Medicine Song) Standout 4:15
- 3 Wounded Knee (Dakota Ghost dance) Standout 4:51
- 4 Laguna (Laguna Corn Grinding Song) 4:55
- 5 Sikelele (Xhosa Stick Fighting Song) 3:43
- 6 Hunting Bow (Kiowa War Song) 2:39
- 7 Salmon Fishing (Apache Fishing Song) 3:58
- 8 Instrumedicine Song (Medicine Song) 4:06
- 9 Sikelele II (Xhosa Stick Fighting Song) 4:03
- 10 Hunting Bow (reprise) 1:37
Release Date
February 1, 1991
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
37 min 22 sec
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