Forgotten Spirits

AMG Review of Forgotten Spirits

Jim Brenholts
All Music Guide

Forgotten Spirits is a set of "authentic pre-Columbian music" from Jorge Reyes. He continues his homage to his native Mexican American roots and his Shamanic practices. The ritualistic music on this CD is performed on acoustic ethnic instruments only. There are no electronic enhancements beyond amplification. This highly inspirational soundworld is steeped on the traditions of Reyes' Mexican heritage. The rituals predate time itself; they honor the spirits that begat life and time. Deep listeners will journey back to an era when time did not exist and did not matter. They will question and then validate their own existence. Reyes uses the primitive instruments to create an aura of realism and authenticity. The soundscape is all that and highly spiritual. This CD will appeal to fans of Steve Roach, Suso Saiz, and Vidna Obmana. Like all of Reyes' CDs, it is both hard to find and an essential collector's item.