John DeBoer (Spirit of Thunder) Bio John De Boer’s music is played from his heart, and when you hear his songs you can tell they were born from deep within his soul. His original flute songs are composed and inspired while playing in natural surroundings by waterfalls or a river. The Native American flute sings and echoes in the valleys while the birds whisper melodies in the wind as the magic flutes plays. He has been a professional musician for years. A multi-talented composer and entertainer, John has been performing on stage and national television since he was four years old. John has played with or fronted for many well known artists such as Chubby Checker, The Crystals, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Henry Lee Summers, Johnny Paycheck, Lou Cristie, Billy Joe Royal, John Anderson, Merle Hagert, and many more. Many know John DeBoer as a performer and have seen him perform for audiences large and small. Even others know him as a writer or storyteller who weaves the magical legends, music and stories of the past or of the future. Twilight in the Shadowlands I see the Sun is setting in the west and in the east the Moon is rising. It is the end of the day and the beginning of the night. It is the twilight. The red sky and the yellow sun warrior is on my right hand, The blue sky and white round man in the Moon is on my left The in-between time, when it is both light and dark, The beginning and the end, It is the Twilight When the mist rises off the water as the fog of darkness covers the land and the dusk cloaks in obscurity the dimness of the long shadows, It is the Twilight When day makes its journey to night from the brilliant crystal clear light to the mystery of the shadows in the darkness, It is Twilight Reviews "When John DeBoer plays flute, nature sings along. He truly is the spirit of the woods... John keeps his eyes and his heart open to the unexpected and the unimagined" Carol Simmons, Dayton Daily News - Jun 14, 2007 "Wonderful...innovative approach to the love flute...I love it !!" Albert Reeves, North American CD Review, April 2007 "You can hear the voice of many ancients in the music of John De Boer as he plays the Native American flute" Music Reviews, Ken Mowery, Creators Web Dec 2007 "Lovely melodic and rich tone...wonderful compositions... " Dan Hendrickson, KLPP Radio, May 2002 "A magical journey ... this music is really healing in it's quality of spirit..." Tammy LeRio, Time & Space Magazine, May 2002 Reviews from Fans "John really knows how to make his flute sing, and what beautiful music it is. I will be enjoying this CD for a long long time. His music really has a very calming effect, Love it." "An absolutely wonderful CD.....I will tell everyone that I know about this incredible musician. He takes Native American flute to a whole new level....Fantastic." "John's New CD Shadowland Flute Songs sends chills up and down my spine. It actually makes the hair on my body stand up" "Love this CD! Its as simple as that. I listen to it during my 2 hour commute through Los Angeles....and don't know how I ever did it before getting this wonderful recording." "If you like the sounds of Carlos Nakai or Douglas Spotted Eagle.....then this one is for you! I actually had become a bit "bored" with Native American Flute Music in the past year....seems like everyone was doing the same old thing.....then I found John De Boer! Very very fresh.....but still cemented in tradition..... A GREAT CD!" "I have purchased this cd and really LOVE IT !!! It is so relaxing and healing...I listen to it everyday on my way home from work.....I think that EVERYONE should be required to listen to this music if they are commuting !! Ha Ha....LOL !!!! Thanks John...I look forward to more of your wonderful music in the future...a devoted fan !!!" "I was searching for meditative type of music to use in my massage sessions, I am a massage therapist, and came across John De Boer...I was immediately impressed with his soul searching sound...relaxing and moving...I have been using his music for a while now when working on my clients, and have found that their enjoyment level definitely has increased with this wonderful music playing in the background!! Thank You John !!!" "I really have enjoyed this cd !! It takes you on a "TRIP" that is relaxing and very very meditative !!! I am getting married soon and am considering using this music for our ceremony !! I am really overwhelmed with this recording !! "