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"I am pleased
to gather one special collection, the most contemplative melodies
from my recordings. While based in the Celtic tradition, they
express a universal quality, transcending borders and speaking
to the highest in all of us with lightness and joy! Again,
I thank again all the musicians and producers for their inspired
performances and creativity." -Maggie Sansone
LUGHNASA SET (1-2):
1-2. GREEN FIELDS OF WOODFORD/SUMMER TIME.
Two tunes from Ireland and Northumberland I dedicate to the
ancient Celtic summer festival of Lughnasa (loo-nah-sa) from
the Latin-Lugh-meaning light. Hammered dulcimer; guitar (al
Petteway); Celtic harp (David Sheim); Kalimba, Piano (Bob
Read).
3. FAREWELL TO NIGG.
Scottish march written by Scottish composer/piper Duncan Johnstone.
Hammered dulcimer; acoustic guitar (Al Petteway); fiddle (Bonnie
Rideout); soprano saxophone, organ (Bob Read).
4. SKYE AIR.
A Scottish air from the Patrick McDonald Collection of Highland
Aires (1784). Hammered dulcimer; fiddle (Bonnie Rideout),
guitar (Al Petteway), bass (Charlie Pilzer).
RENAISSANCE SET (5-7)
5-6-7 DUTCH CAROL/HOBOEKENTANZ/SCHAFERTANZ. Hammered
dulcimer; Celtic harp (Sue Richards); Viola da Gamba (Carolyn
Anderson Surrick); fiddle (Bonnie Rideout); pennywhistle,
recorders, psaltery (Marcia Diehl); Recorders, concertina
(Jim Brooks).
8-9. BRETON SET. Breton
Air Meulomp and Lairde from Brittany, the Celtic region of
France. Hammered dulcimer; cittern, guitar (Robin Bullock);
fretless bass (Rico Petrucelli); button accordion (Charlie
Pilzer).
10. SPANISH CANTIGA. Cantiga,
A Madre Do Que Livrou. Hammered dulcimer; treble viol (Carolyn
Anderson Surrick).
11-12. MUMMER'S MARCH/PIPERS HUT.
An Irish and Scottish march. Hammered dulcimer;
soprano saxophone, clarinet (Bob Read); guitar, cittern (Robin
Bullock)
NORTHUMBERLAND SET (13-14)
13-14. FLOWERS AMONG US ALL/JOHNNY ARMSTRONG.
Two tunes from Northumberland in North East England. Hammered
dulcimer; fiddle (Bonnie Rideout); Celtic harp (David Sheim);
Kalimba, clarinet, flute, piano (Bob Read).
15. SHEEP BENEATH THE SNOW.
Manx lament from the Isle of Man, with an original variation
in 3/4 that I wrote. Hammered dulcimer; whistle, Irish flute,
(Sarah Bauhan); Celtic harp (Sue Richards), guitar (Al Petteway);
bass (Charlie Pilzer).
16. SERGEANT EARLY'S DREAM.
An Irish reel played real slow! Hammered dulcimer; fretless
electric bass (Rico Petrucelli).
17. MIST COVERED MOUNTAINS OF HOME.
Traditional Scottish tune. Hammered dulcimer; Celtic harp
(Sue Richards); concertina, pennywhistle (Wendy Morrison);
guitar (Robin Bullock).
18. MEDIEVAL CAROL. Orientus
Partibus. Hammered dulcimer, hand drum, bells.
19. ST KILDA AIRE. Hammered
dulcimer; fiddle (Bonnie Rideout); Celtic harp (Sue Richards).
SAMHAIN SET: (20-21)
copyright Maggie Sansone
20-21. ALL HALLOW'S EVE/THE SEEKER.
Samhain ("sow-win" in Irish Gaelic) marks the Celtic New Year,
the beginning of winter and the season of darkness. It inspired
this two-part composition. The first is based on the ancient
ritual now called Halloween, when earthly barriers dissolve
and otherworldly spirits walk the earth. It's followed by
a ghostly march that takes us from darkness into the light.
Hammered dulcimer, E-bow; Celtic harp (Dave Sheim); flutes,
clarinet, bass clarinet (Bob Read).
22. DOWN THE HILL. Traditional
Irish set dance. Hammered dulcimer; Irish flute, (Sarah Bauhan);
guitar (Al Petteway).
23. SEAS ARE DEEP. Traditional
Irish tune. Hammered dulcimer.
24. DERVISH copyright
Maggie Sansone
Hammered dulcimer; xaphoon (one-octave bamboo saxophone),
tabla, percussion (Bobby Read).
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