STAN STEPNOWSKI: Retreat--the Guitar of Stan Stepnowski

Stan Stepnowski

Retreat--the Guitar of Stan Stepnowski

© 2004 Stan Stepnowski

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Meditational solo acoustic guitar arrangements of traditional and contemporary hymns and original sacred melodies.

tracks

1 Retreat
2 The Water Is Wide
3 Here I am, Lord
4 Seek Ye First/As the Deer
5 Shepherd Me, O God
6 Be Thou My Vision/Abide with Me
7 Prayer of Saint Francis
8 Beautiful Savior
9 O Sacred Head, Surrounded
10 The Old Rugged Cross
11 I Lift Up My Soul
12 Ascension
13 On Eagle's Wings
14 Immaculate Mary
15 Pleading Saviour
16 Ode to Joy
17 How Great Thou Art
18 Alleluia, Sing to Jesus
19 America the Beautiful
20 Eternal Father
21 Dreaming

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"Retreat-the Guitar of Stan Stepnowski" is a soothing, inspirational CD of over 42 minutes of beautifully played solo guitar. It's perfect for mediation, relaxation or background music at work or home. 21 tracks are arranged in a collection of traditional and contemporary sacred melodies like "The Water is Wide", "Abide with Me", "On Eagle's Wings" and "Eternal Father (the Navy Hymn)". There are also three inspired original pieces. The tone of each piece varies from bright, shimmering steel stringed guitar to the mellow nylon strings of classical guitar.

Stan Stepnowski has been a performing guitarist for over fifteen years. He has played steel string, classical, electric, and bass guitar at Catholic liturgies since 1992 as well as at coffeehouses, charity events and even at sea while serving in the Navy. His playing encompasses old hymns and contemporary songs using a fingerstyle technique that combines melody, chords, and bass notes using the right hand to pluck the strings. He lives in Northern Virginia and attends and plays guitar at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Arlington with his wife, Jennifer. Stan has also played on Monica Perz-Waddington's CD "Truly Loved", also available on cdbaby.com.

Sales of this CD go to benefit the social justice ministries at Saint Charles Borromeo Church in Arlington, VA.

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  • author: Magoo

    Stan Stepnowski is the only guitarist in the United States to be awarded the title:`Mago Dei Maghi` in guitar,by the editor of,the Journal of Australasian Guitar. Stan`s recording is the voice of celebration in exposing the music of the Church with all the enchanting melodies that capture the musical liturgy of the assembly. Mago Dei Maghi,Magoo. editor,J.A.G Sydney Nov 2006.

  • peaceful, masterful and gentle playing
    author: Dawn K

    Just right. peaceful, not boring. really inspired playing that carrys the spirit through the listener and heals the soul, but not overtly. Lifting, not demanding.

  • Great relaxation & worship music
    author: Tim Douglass

    I bought this disk because of the CD Baby recomendation. It is a wonderful collection of very nicely done praise and worship music. The guitar playing isn't overdone or pretentious and the feeling I get listening to it is one of peace and reverence. I have been listening to it almost constantly since I got it.

  • Beautiful and heartfelt. Great for any occasion!
    author: Rare Air Studio

    Stan was a joy to work with throughout producing and recording this cd. His meticulous attention to his craft and love of liturgical music takes the listener to a peacful and rejuvinating spirit filled place amid a bustling and busy world. This is a labor of love you will truly enjoy.

  • Music to meditate, pray and Study by
    author: Lou Barbuscio

    Stan has done a great job of creating an atmosphere to spend time with the God. It clears the cobwebs and opens the door to the Holy Spirit.

  • Great for relaxation!
    author: Dave Schmidt

    I found this CD to be very relaxing. I use it often to relax after a hectic day. I enjoy it so much, I bought a copy for all my brothers and sisters. The guitar work is fatastic. I never tire of listening to it.

  • very good for meditation
    author: Deacon David Kohut

    This CD is filled with inspirational music played on a classical guitar. It offers an atmosphere of serenity to the listener. It has familiar melodies and a few newer songs that fit well with the other selections. We used this CD as background for meditation during two retreats in our parish. The response was very favorable.

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