“Spirit Horse” is a mixture of traditional Native American Flute, classic rock, and modern pop music.  There is an old legend about a spirit horse that would come to carry the souls of Native Americans into the next world.  The title, like the song, displays transitions between the old and the new.

Spirit Horse

The song “Under a Big Sky” was written to say that dreams have no limits.  It is more than a love story, but a statement that says anything is possible, you just have to dare to dream.

Under a Big Sky

A rousing song about being cast away. Amazing guitar and soundtrack compliments Gareth's unique style and awesome vocals.

Historical fact: Gareth's is of Mi'kmaq/Cree descent on his father's side, on his mothers he is descended from Stephen Hopkins who was on the ship Sea Venture on a voyage to Jamestown, Virginia in 1609 when the ship wrecked in the "Isle of Devils" (Bermuda). After many months - the castaways built a small ship and were able to sail to Jamestown.

1-2-3

Castaway

Collaboration with GRAMMY winner Laura Sullivan on piano - Gareth wrote "Regen's Song" to honor Regen Morris, a 12 year old boy that lost his battle with brain cancer on Christmas Day 2013.  

Regen's Song

Sky Before a Storm

Ancient Wisdom combined with Native American flute, piano and symphony.

Voices of the Guardians

Traditions

Elders

Anasazi Trail

Good Journey

Winter Storm

Reaching for the Border

Sacred Hoop

Oqoti

Apache Tears

Indian Paintbrush

Spirit Quest

Award winning Singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist, Gareth is pleased to announce the new release of his CD 1-2-3 ,which features the song Castaway.
He has written, produced and is singing all songs on the album which was released on his 25th birthday- June 1st in 2023.  The Cd was recorded in Sunset Blvd Studios in Nashville, TN and features award winning musicians and engineers.  While other CD's have spotlighted Gareth's Native American Flute music, this new CD features his fantastic vocal abilities.  As critic Rick Moore of Music News Nashville wrote - "He is a rare talent... he puts the music in Music City".

Native American flute virtuoso, Gareth Laffely's "Voices of the Guardians", the follow-up to his highly successful CD entitled, "Sky Before the Storm", which earned him the #2 spot on Billboards New Age charts right behind Enya’s “Dark Sky”, making Gareth the youngest musician to reach #2 at 17 years of age.  He was awarded the prestigious "Rising Star" Award from the Native American Music Awards for his debut CD, “The Journey”. “Voices of the Guardians” is a collaboration with Emmy award winning producer/composer Lance Bendiksen, and features award winning Native American actor Wes Studi.  The project was recorded at George Lucas’s Sky Walker Sound in California with SkyWalker Symphony.  This musical art piece features ancient wisdom from Native American Elders and tribal leaders such as Chief Joseph, Cherokee Beloved Woman Nancy Ward, Chief Seattle and Sitting Bull, among others.  Their words echo from the past - being brought to life by the unmistakable voice of Wes Studi where they weave within the sweeping instrumental compositions of Laffely and Bendiksen.  Gareth’s music is featured on nationally acclaimed NPR radio program Hearts of Space, as well as Music Choice's Soundscapes channel.  His music video’s have been featured on GAC, (Great American Country Network) and also FNX Broadcasting, (First Nations Experience).  Featured in the Feb/March 2018 issue of Cowboys and Indians magazine, as Generation Next - Gareth was praised for inspiring fans and raising awareness of his culture.   Gareth recently composed the soundtrack to the documentary film, “Their Last Ride”, dealing with issues that face both wild and domestic horses.  His music video for the film has been nominated for an EQUUS film Festival award.

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