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Robbie Robertson — Mahk Jchi (Heartbeat Drum Song)
Album: Music For The Native Americans (w/ The Red Road Ensemble)
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Released: 1994
Length: 4:12
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Mahk jchi tahm buooi yahmpi gidi
Mahk jchi taum buooi kan spewa ebi
Mahk jchi tham buooi yahmpi gidi
Mahk jchi taum buooi kan spewa ebi
Mahmpi wah hoka yee monk
Tahond tani kiyee tiyee
Gee we-me eetiyee
Nanka yaht yamoonieah wajitse
Mahk jchi tahm buooi yahmpi gidi
Mahk jchi taum buooi kan spewa ebi
Mahk jchi tham buooi yahmpi gidi
Mahk jchi taum buooi kan spewa ebi
Mahmpi wah hoka yee monk
Tahond tani kiyee tiyee
Gee we-me eetiyee
Nanka yaht yamoonieah wajitse
Nanka yaht yamoomieah
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I didn't realize that Robbie Robertson is Indigenous until watching the documentary, "Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World." It's a fascinating look at how Indigenous musicians from Canada and the U.S. helped to shape rock 'n' roll. Wonderful film! 
This entire album is hauntingly beautiful.
 jchien05 wrote:

Who are these people who tune in to an eclectic mix and then complain that the music is too strange?



And why do we care??
Kate Bush is my narrow minded reference.
well done. :)
 quesarah wrote:

Lovely, and strange. I wish the lyrics had a translation.




Our hearts are full and our minds are good
Our ancestors come and give us strength
Stand tall, sing, dance and never forget who you are
Or where you come from
 jerund wrote:

Beautiful, haunting, a definite 9. 



I had this as a Nine as well.   But since I keep pausing when this plays and it is so unusual --> Ten.
I keep expecting Robbie's saw blade of a voice to come in and ruin this. Thankfully he knew when to stay behind the mixing desk.
Beautiful, haunting, a definite 9. 
 jchien05 wrote:
Who are these people who tune in to an eclectic mix and then complain that the music is too strange?
 
Nothing better to complain about
I've had this album since it came out - truly glorious with a wide variety of influences and styles melded with tradional chants and beats. Stellar.
Who are these people who tune in to an eclectic mix and then complain that the music is too strange?
What a stunning beauty! 9
I've had this disc for a long time and it is really strong. First time I've heard it outside of my own playback devices. Thanks again Bill!
Lovely, and strange. I wish the lyrics had a translation.
 Paradisetime wrote:
Its quiet alright but too strange for me to give it more then 6.
 
I was thinking the same, except I really like these female vocals, and have a feeling this will sound great with extra power....Long Live RP!!  7 for now with possible +1 later....
I was in a museum in South Dakota and this was playing over the sound system. If I'm not incorrect I think I bought the CD at the gift shop there. Haunting music.

BTW, second comment. RP must have just added this to their playlist. OK, third comment.
Its quiet alright but too strange for me to give it more then 6.
Wow! The first to comment. I like.