WENDY SPIRO: Interweave

Wendy Spiro

Interweave

© 2006 Wendy Spiro (692863115726)

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Beautiful, haunting, and alluring, Interweave takes us on a fluid journey through ancient Celtic songs and original tunes and ballads.

tracks

1 The Dance
2 The Blades of Strawblane
3 Binnorie
4 Beinn A' Cheathaich (The Misty Mountain)
5 Carey Me
6 Wraggle-Taggle Gypsies
7 My Darling Ploughman Boy
8 Danced into the Night
9 By the Stream / Mairi's Wedding
10 The Lady
11 Road to Lemmart
12 Lullaby
13 Be Thou My Vision

notes

Beautiful, haunting, and alluring, Interweave takes us on a fluid journey through ancient Celtic songs and original tunes and ballads. Wendy Spiro's gorgeous, crystalline voice captivates and transports the listener. Artfully blending tight harmonies, rich textures, and strong rhythms, Spiro is supported by an ensemble of a dozen musicians from the vibrant musical scene of the Connecticut River Valley.


". . .Interweave is a beautiful and haunting CD. What (Spiro) has created with it is a gorgeous tale of life and love, happy and sad, child-like and gravely thoughtful."

--Janet Bond, The Recorder--Greenfield, Massachusetts


"Wendy Spiro has released a gorgeous Celtic record, in the vein of Loreena McKennitt. It's not quite as fairy like, but just as lovely. . . . "

--Amy Lotsberg, producer of Collected Sounds


In the 2006-2007 Unisong International Songwriting Contest, Spiro's songs, "The Dance" and "Road to Lemmart" were Top 20 Finalist Winners in the World Music category; "The Lady" received Honorable Mention in the World Music category.

In the 2007 U.S.A. Songwriting Competition, Spiro's song, "Road to Lemmart" was a Finalist in the World Music category.

In the 2007 Great American Song Contest, Spiro's song, "The Dance" received an Honor Award in the World Music category.

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  • interweave
    author: maryanne

    I am a big Celtic music fan, and this is one of the best, such a beautiful surprise! I heard about it from Wendy's mom who is in water exercise with me!I liked it so much I ordered two as gifts for friends who also love Celtic music. Wishing Wendy much-deserved success and thanks for some gorgeous music.

  • A joyous journey into melody and musical serenity
    author: Amy from Georgia

    Wendy's voice is lyrical, lilting and beautiful - a pure delight to listen to. The music is timeless and captivating, carrying the listener away to a place filled with beauty and grace.

  • Let yourself be transcended...
    author: Val from Vermont

    Wendy’s magical voice and magnificent arrangements transcends the listener to an oasis where one finds instant relief from the hustle and bustle of daily life. A truly wonderful gift!

  • author: Candace, from Massachusetts

    "Interweave" is the perfect title for this CD, because the vocals, instrumentals, rhythms, textures, and pure energies are woven exquisitely to create magic! Every element rings true. The grace and fluid elegance of Wendy Spiro's music taps into an array of emotions. I dance . . . I cry . . . I listen . . . again . . . and again . . . and again . . .

  • haunting, enchanting, the artistry of a storyteller revealed
    author: Allison, New York

    This is a CD filled with beauty and spirit, meant to soothe the soul and engage us deeply in the transformative work of storytelling. Wendy's voice is crystalline, clear and pure. The interweaving of musical layers, resonant to the heart, draws the listener deep inside, to dream, to drift, to ponder the search for self and spirit in all of its myriad incarnations. Bravo!

  • Magical, Mystical & Enchanting
    author: Kathleen from NJ

    Ms. Spiro transports you on a mystical journey of pure artistry in Interweave. Danced Into The Night, Road To Lemmert, and Lullaby, all written, sung, and arranged by Spiro, illustrate the vast talent that is clearly evident and manifested throughout this CD. Haunting harmonies and an extraordianry voice will lure you in from the first note, to the last. Interweave is truly an enchanting treat, and one you will covet in your collection.

  • Awesome Celtic Renderings
    author: Trina from North Carolina

    Although I was not familiar with the artist before hearing this CD, I immediately felt comforted by the songs and her beautiful voice. Not only is the vocal quality exceptional, but the songs have substance, and the instrumentalists lend to the overall professionalism of this CD.

  • Excellent CD from A to Z!
    author: Mary from Virginia

    Excellent all the way around! The songs, the arrangements, the musicianship, and the killer vocals -- great job. Highly recommended for music lovers of all genres.

  • A wonderful, moving mix of Celtic traditional and Wendy's songs
    author: Wendy Redlinger

    A gifted singer and songsmith, Wendy has brought in other fine musicians to join her in this wonderful album mix of Celtic traditional and her own songs. The music and its delivery is haunting and extremely moving. A must have for those of us who love this genre. JUST BEAUTIFUL!!

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