Album Notes

This is music that soothes the soul: a rich tapestry of Celtic moods for gentle, quiet contemplatin. The melodious and gentle sounds of the leather-covered wooden mallets dancing across over eighty strings create a harp-like resonant sustain that brings a special beuaty to the ancient melodies. Add a rich overlay of strings, the deep tonal qualities of woodwinds, traditional Celtic and early music instruments and this album will take you into the light. Music for Relaxation is one of the fastest growing new categories of music ideal for relaxation, mediation and massage. This is a special collection taking the most contemplative music, re- mastered and re-edited, from Maggie Sansone's A Traveler's Dream, Dance Upon the Shore and Ancient Noels. A perfect accompaniment for yoga, tai chi, massage, meditation, body work, Pilate's, travel or simply relaxing. Celtic Meditations will relieve your stress on the busy highway of life! ======== Schwann Catalog Maggie and crew take us on a broad ranging musical tour of the wellsprings of Celtic music...comprehensive and beautiful." Dirty Linen World & Folk Music magazine, "The most innovative hammered dulcimer player recording today...She has a fire and passion to her playing" Maggie Sansone brings a unique beauty and vision to the ancient music of the Celts. Her albums ring with a Renaissance spirit, Celtic melodies, and a jazzy new crossover into what she calls "cool Celtic." It's a fusion of ancient sounds and modern sensibility, fueled by the innovative use of old and new instruments. And at the center of it all, there are the percussive yet melodious sounds of Maggie's wooden mallets dancing across the dulcimer's seventy strings. Photo: Fred Shively Maggie is known throughout the U.S. as a performer, producer and teacher of the hammered dulcimer. She has recorded nine albums including AFIM Indie winner, MIST AND STONE, and is author of seven music books (published by Mel Bay). Maggie is founder and president of the Maggie's Music record label.