Search - Maggie Sansone :: Mist & Stone

Brilliant trad. playing, unique arrangement--harp & dulcimer

michaelp@newwave.net | Charleston, WV | 05/07/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is an all instrumental album of Celtic music from Ireland, Scotland, & other Cetlic lands. The arrangements are solidly traditional, yet have unique chording and instumentation that lift it from the mundane into a contemplative and memorable experience."

Mysterious Mystical Celtic Music

Erika Borsos | Gulf Coast of FL, USA | 05/27/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Maggie Sansone is to the hammered dulcimer as Yitzak Perlman is to the violin or Yo Yo Ma is to the cello ... she is *that* special! The music on this CD is timeless and enchanting. One can almost feel the cool mist rising on the Moors or taste the salty air as the waves splash onto the seashore. While the hammered dulcimer is the lead instrument, other traditional instruments add their magical touch to create charming melodies, airs, jigs and waltzes. The Celtic harp, pennywhistle, concertina, accordion, bodhran, occasionally the guitar, violin, mandolin, bass or synthesizer, plus the "viola da gamba" create a mesmerizing blend of beautiful music transporting the listener to Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Galicia. I find myself humming several of the melodies throughout the day, after listening to this CD. The pleasure of listening to this music lasts many hours. Most highly recommended. Erika Borsos (erikab93)"