Crystal Shoe - Mary McLaughlin
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Crystal Shoe
Mary Mc Laughlin's recording, "Crystal Shoe" is an enchanting and mystical album which synthesizes the ancient and the modern. Mary's poetic song writing and rich vocal layering is further embellished by some of the best acoustic musicians playing in the USA today, including US mandolin champion Radim Zenkl (who also plays flutes), award winning guitarist Robin Bullock, international percussionist Heidrun Hoffman - Rushworth and Gourd's own cellist Barry Phillips. There is also a guest appearance by renowned dulcimer player Neal Hellman.
The thirteen songs, eleven of which are original, view archetypal and spiritual themes through a modern lens. Mythology is a major source for inspiration as in the title track Crystal Shoe, The Weaver and Sleeping Beauty. Also included are two ancient Gaelic songs Song to Bridget and The Mermaid (both in Gaelic), and the anthem -like Angels and Deep Peace.
CHOSEN AS ONE OF 2004'S TOP TEN ALBUMS BY CALIFORNIA'S SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS
CD 402
1 Song to Bridget (Gabhaim Molta Brighde) 2.57
2 The Weaver 3.39
3 Crystal Shoe 4.04
4 Light of the Darkness 3.46
5 Sleeping Beauty 3.52
6 I Lit a Candle 3.24
7 In Time 3.16
8 The Mermaid (An Mhaighdean Mhara) 3.16
9 Tangling Seaweed 3.08
10 Daoine nDia (Deenah Neeah) 3.28
11 Trail of Tears 2.46
12 Angels 4.02
13 Deep Peace 3.36
total time: 45:44
All songs written by Mary McLaughlin except
"Song to Bridget" and "The Mermaid" (Irish trad. arr. Mary McLaughlin)
© P Mary T. McLaughlin 2004
