Music
Press
"well crafted, balanced songs...
tight musicianship...diverse and
musically complex...Mark Holland
keeps raising the level of artistry
with the native American flute in
combination with world instruments."
Dr. Kathleen Joyce - Grendahl
Executive Director of The International Native American Flute
Association. - Voice of the Wind Vol. 4 2002
" Mark is among the most talented
writers, arrangers and performers
of the contemporary native American flute on the scene today.
His music pleases the ear and calms
the soul. He continues to take the
native flute to new musical dimensions not often achieved by other NAF artists."
Dan Ricketts - Amazon Reviewer
"Autumn's Child is an acoustic
music lovers dream come true.
A perfect example of what the term
"fusion" means."
Bill Binkelman
"Wonderful and powerful sense of
balance and purpose... performances are simply stunning!
a melting pot of styles...leaves you
wanting another taste. Simply
wonderful all around."
Jimmy D. - Wind and the Wire & The Instrumental Weekly
"uplifting music...filled with lively
melodies and gentle harmonies.
Holland plays flute with passionate
grace and his tone is pure and sweet. Creates new neuronal pathways of pleasure. Holland is a
graceful, affecting flutist with great
command of his instrument.
Holland plays the flute with passion
and flair for the dramatic."
Steve Ryals - Fresh Tracks / New Age Retailer
"Mark Holland is fresh and stylish
in his native flute playing. His sound
is mellifluous and enjoyable. He is
masterful in his handling of melodic
lines, executing tasteful embellishments and ornamentation.
Autumn's Child continues to push
the envelope and utilize innovative
and adventurous ways to create
world/progressive music."
Dr. Kathleen Joyce - Grendahl - Voice of the Wind
Discography
A Different Kind Of Real (April, 2007)
Visions & Dreams 2005
Four Winds 2003
Progressive World 2002
Storytelling 2001
(these are select titles, all titles available w/ sound samples can we accessed at: www.autumnschild.com
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Bio
Global Chamber Music. New Acoustic Instrumental
Fusion. A blend of World, Jazz, Classical, Folk.
Genre Bending.
Autumn's Child music is accessible to all ages and all walks of life.
Leader / founder of Autumn's Child, Mark Holland -
Native American Flutes has been called the Jimi
Hendrix of the Native American Flute due mainly to
his unique approach and usage of the flute and his
technical abilities with the flute.
Holland is considered by many authorities on the
Native Flute to be among the Top flutists performing
and recording today.
Autumn's Child is influenced by a wide range of
music from the late 60's and early 70's to
various world fusion artists and native flute performers.
Autumn's Child has shared the stage
with artists such as: R. Carlos Nakai, Mary Youngblood, Bill Miller,
Rippingtons, Acoustic Alchemy among others...
They have recorded over 10 cds to date.
Autumn's Child has performed at many Native
American Flute Music Festivals and other outdoor
music / art festivals and have performed in concert
throughout the United States.
Autumn's Child music is played on NPR, PRI, JPR
and Satellite Radio Stations in addition to various
community radio and on - line stations.
Four Autumn's Child CD's have been voted into the Echoes, PRI Top 25 CD Of The Year on several occasions. Several Autumn's Child CD's have been nominated for music awards in Native American Music Awards, Indian Summer Music Awards and Just Plain Folks Music Awards.
Check out all our Videos at www.autumnschild.com
Multimedia Page.
In addition to concert performances
Autumn's Child is available to conduct workshops
and have question/answer sessions after the
concert. In addition, meet/greet time after the
concerts are encouraged.
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