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When we met at
a St. Patrick's Day concert,
it was truly love at first sight. We knew instantly that
we belonged together and our lives soon become so intertwined,
it was only
a matter of time before we began composing music as a
team.
We have accompanied each other for several years now,
both on stage and in the studio. And we co-produced, co-wrote
material for, and guested on our last four solo projects.
This album represents our first entirely collaborative
recording.
The Instrumentation
on Racing Hearts is broad and reflects the variety
we present in our live performances. And although instrumental
music is our first love, we have included a few vocal
tracks this time.
(As promised, for our fans who have requested this repeatedly.)
We are so grateful, every day, for having discovered this
love
and this music together. We are thrilled to share this
recording
with you. Thank you for your support and thank you for
listening... -A&A
Our heartfelt thanks to:
Maryland State Arts Council, National Endowment for the
Arts, National Public Radio, House of Musical Traditions,
Maggie's Music, BIAS Recording Company, Washington Area
Music Association, Oasis Duplication, L.R. Baggs, C.F.
Martin & Co., The Swannanoa Gathering & The Very Finest
Family, Friends and Fans.
1. Mariposa 3:39
(Petteway/White)
Al - guitar / Amy - mandolin, shaker, tambourine, vocals
/ Paddy - bodhran First written and performed for "Celtino"
a concert held at the National Geographic Society to benefit
the victims of Hurricane Mitch.
2. Riding the River
3:50 (White/Petteway)
Al - Irish bouzouki, brushes / Amy - nylon string guitar
/ Paddy - bodhran Inspired by our first ride through white
water.
3. Morrison's Jig
4:54 (Trad. Arr. White/Petteway)
Amy - piano / Al - guitar We couldn't resist.
4. Polly Vaughn 5:39
(Trad. Arr. Petteway/White)
Al - guitar / Amy - mandolin, vocals We came across this
tune in a book of traditional songs of the British Isles.
We love the emotional import of this story - particularly
with respect to recent events - and purposefully omitted
verses to leave interpretation open for the listener.
5. Desert Dance 4:10
(Petteway/White)
Al - guitar / Amy - mandolin, hand-whistle, shaker / Paddy
- bodhran, percussion Inspired by our first trip to the
red rocks of Sedona. We can still hear those coyotes howling
in the early dawn.
6. Playground 4:51
(White/Petteway)
Amy - rhythm guitar, congas, percussion / Al - lead guitar,
percussion "Can Al come out to play?
7. Wallflower Waltz
3:35 (White/Petteway)
Amy - 1st guitar / Al - 2nd guitar The whispered counting
and the first solo guitar are the sounds of a lonely wallflower
who is resigned to watch alone while others dance together.
But when the harmony guitar enters, she is no longer alone.
"May I have this dance?"
8. Hidden Wings 5:44
(Petteway/White)
Al - guitar / Amy - piano / the Faire Folk - chimes Hidden
wings unfurl at the suggestion of loving hands. This tune
celebrates the transcendent power of love.
9. The Gaudy Bauble / The Giddy
Gauntlet 3:28 (White/Petteway)
Al - guitar, bass / Amy - mandolin, fiddle / Paddy - bodhran
We enjoy this silly traditional tune titles and decided
to follow suit with a couple of our own.
10. She Moved Through the Faire
4:10 (Trad. Arr. Petteway/White)
Al - guitar / Amy - vocal A love story... A ghost story...
11. Racing Hearts
5:52 (White/Petteway)
Amy - mandolin / Al - guitar, bass / Paddy - bodhran When
you meet the love of your life...
12. Lullaby 3:13
(White/Petteway)
Amy - guitar, vocals / Al - Irish bouzouki, vocals Sweet
dreams...
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