Dance Upon the Shore

Maggie Sansone | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 25, 1994)
• Original Release Date: June 21, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Maggie's Music
• ASIN: B000003JLO
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,167 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #59 in Music > Indie Music > New Age > Celtic
  • #79 in Music > Indie Music > New Age > International

Editorial Reviews

The Washington Post

"Steeped in tradition yet often wed to the contemporary, few recordings span the gap of generations so gracefully...

"A broad ranging musical tour of the wellsprings of Celtic music...comprehensive and beautiful."

"Sansone presents the listener with a unique opportunity for mystery and mysticism."

Product Description

A cool Celtic voyage to Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and the Isle of Man. Traditional tunes in innovative arrangements are performed on hammered dulcimer with Irish flute, cittern, guitar, mandolin, soprano sax, Celtic harp, fretless bass, bodhran and hand drums #MM109 CD ,52:51 minutes. MUSICIANS: Maggie Sansone on hammered dulcimer with: Robin Bullock on Cittern, guitar, fiddle & mandolin;Bob Read on Soprano saxophone, clarinet & alto flute,Al Petteway on guitar,Sarah Bauhan on Irish wooden flute & pennywhistle,Bonnie Rideout on Scottish fiddle;Sue Richards on Celtic harp;Rico Petrucelli on fretless electric bass;Charlie Pilzer on acoustic bass;Myron Bretholz on bodhran ( Irish frame drum) and Steve Bloom on Dombek, ashiko drum, congas & shakers.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The music captures you immediately., July 14, 1998

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Robert Teachout ([e-mail]) (Crofton, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dance Upon the Shore (Audio CD)

Maggie Sansone transported us back to ancient celtic times in "Mist and Stone" (another 5 star recording) with a thoroughly riveting traditional performance; but in "Dance Upon the Shore," her arrangements are planted firmly in the present while the soul of her music is drawn deeply from the past. The music is at once thoughtful, yet light; running the gamut of emotions from meditative to fanciful.

The music will capture you immediately. When I started the CD, my active 9-year-old daughter stopped in mid-bounce and said,"Wow, that's nice! What is that, Dad?" and proceeded to listen to the entire CD three or four times straight through. I did too. It is just that good.

"Dance Upon the Shore" and "Mist and Stone" are Sansone at her best, and you do yourself a disfavor if you don't have them both.

4.0 out of 5 stars Another hit!, April 20, 2008

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Lori Turner "Lori T" (Augusta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dance Upon the Shore (Audio CD)

I own three of Maggie Sansone's CD's...I like them all...my favorite of the three is Celtic Meditations. I like this one a lot too, although "Meditations" has a lot more songs (24 tracks.) This one features about three songs that are also on "Meditations." Bottom line, if you like dulcimer music and/or celtic music, this one is really good!

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Music!, February 12, 2007

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Virginia Allain "(retired librarian)" (Poinciana, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dance Upon the Shore (Audio CD)

What a treat to hear the sweet tones Sansone lures from her hammered dulcimer. This is music to contemplate by or to read along with or just to sit and absorb the soothing sounds of Sansone and her friends. You'll hear flute, fiddle and accordian blending in to strengthen the sound.
Absolutely a delight for any acoustic music fan and particularly for those who love celtic music.