Backed by a combination of traditional and modern instruments, Miller and company fuse together Native American modes and drum rhythms with contemporary keyboard textures. The result is a compelling mixture of indigenous sounds and modern production. One of the highlights of CEDAR DREAM SONGS is the traditional-sounding “Birds of the Air,” featuring a soaring flute melody and an enchanting tom-tom rhythm. The last piece, “Calling the Rain,” is the most effective composition on this album.