Customer Reviews

Dance Upon the Shore

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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.

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!

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.