Karnalis' second album, "Shadows" is a collection of original Native American flute music from within and without, each song having a special origin in Karn's life. Enjoy listening to the music, and let it illuminate the shadows in your mind and heart.

"Crocodile Tears" is dedicated to the memory... (more)

Karnalis' second album, "Shadows" is a collection of original Native American flute music from within and without, each song having a special origin in Karn's life. Enjoy listening to the music, and let it illuminate the shadows in your mind and heart.

"Crocodile Tears" is dedicated to the memory of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, and to the unmatched enthusiasm for wildlife conservation that he shared with all of us.

"Genesis" was recorded at Blue Tsunami Studios, courtesy of the great guys of Sub-Level 03.

The lyrics for "Sleep Well, My Darling" were written by Megan "Shiari" Duke, and were used with permission.

Only Natural is the third album to be released by Karnalis, who specializes in a more unorthodox approach to the Native American flute. Whether played solo or teamed with other instruments, with a traditional sound or a more worldly repertoire, the flutes of Karnalis create a mosaic of original music that won’t soon... (more)

Only Natural is the third album to be released by Karnalis, who specializes in a more unorthodox approach to the Native American flute. Whether played solo or teamed with other instruments, with a traditional sound or a more worldly repertoire, the flutes of Karnalis create a mosaic of original music that won’t soon be forgotten. Only Natural is a journey that will take listeners across a vast and diverse musical landscape, incorporating the enchanting sound of the Native American flute into a myriad of genres, tempos, and feelings. This is a musical story, telling of one man’s search for inspiration from the wildness within.

Karnalis began playing the Native American flute in 2005, taking years of prior musical experience and applying them to an exploration of just what the simple wooden instruments are capable of. He enjoys playing his flutes in all different genres, but also has a great appreciation and love for the traditional style of playing which makes the mesmerizing sound of the Native American flute so widely recognized. For Only Natural, Karnalis has taken his flute playing to a world arena, adding in a whole slew of other instruments, and throwing in some wild, improvised instrumentation (he’s not above using a rubber band to mimic a bass drum, or banging on a metal dog food bowl like a gong). Along with the incredible hang drum talent of Philadelphia percussionist Dante Bucci on a version of Dante’s song, “Reminiscence,” the original compositions of Karnalis and his flutes will take your ears on a wild journey indeed.

Karnalis himself provides the following: all Native American flutes, vocals, and percussion (except on “Reminiscence”), guitar on “Lightfoot,” “didgeritube,” conch shell, and bullroarer on “Walkabout,” antelope horn flute and shakuhachi on “The Ebony Tigress,” trumpet on “Zen Midnight,” and bagpipe chanter on “Triath Nan Eilean.”

“Reminiscence” features the hang drum of Dante Bucci, recorded at Ndugu Studios in Philadelphia, PA. The original song concept of “Reminiscence” belongs to Dante Bucci.

“Sleep Well, My Darling” features lyrics written by Megan Duke, used with permission.

Finally, that wonderful artwork was painted and provided by Kayti “Kyohti” Veen.

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