CDs

This CD has been about two years in the creation, and is really our second full-length studio CD ("Bending Tradition" being our first, in 2000). Our intent was to focus on original songs, pulling in mythic themes and a variety of moods. We find that each song has its own life and its own speed of development, no matter what we may WANT to happen "Dagger of the Moon" has been evolving since before 1998, and "Three More Drops" since 2001, while "For Blodeuwedd" came together in less than a week, and "We Come From Monkeys" in about three months. We feel that Emerald Rose is changing its style from a Celtic folk style into more of an "art rock" sound with Celtic roots. Listeners may find this compilation to be a bit more in line with groups like Great Big Sea, and you may hear some classic rock influences from Jethro Tull to ZZ Top here and there. We`ve had several instrumentation changes in the last couple of years as well: Logan has introduced the mandola in more tracks and experimented...

A colaboration with Craig Patterson, Beneath the Below is a River began life as a soundtrack to the short film `Hugo`, directed by Nicholas Verso. An otherworldy fantasy about a Moth Boy, the film lent itself to Wendy and Craig`s dark and dreamy visions. Thye were so pleased with the outcome of the soundtrack that they expanded it into a full length album. The result is a beautiful trance-like journey into the Faerie realm. Wendy`s vocals become an instrument in themselves, free to explore the texture beyond lyrics.

At the smallest level, we are all quantum VIBRATIONS. Different parts of our bodies resonate and respond to various frequencies. These are called Chakras or Realms and they create our Aura.. Colors, tones, foods, herbs, essential oils, crystals and even our thoughts are all VIBRATIONS which we can use to help cleanse, balance, and enhance our Auric Realms. Calya Journey-wise is a system of Metaphysical information and self-guidance based on the Celtic Tradition of journeying inward in order to increase self-knowledge and Magickal Wisdom ...how to be honorable and effective in this World and the Other. "The shamanka travels between the worlds hoping to balance and heal." Knowing yourself, identifying your core belief structures, dissolving illusions which may distort your clear thinking and restructuring unhealthy or unwanted patterns, all help you, the Seeker, to become a SOVEREIGN BEING, who is learning to participate in the Magick of this Planet and truly Love self, others and Life....

With his usual mastery of the Celtic Harp, this music is extremely gentle & soothing. Ethereal & melodic arrangements will ease away any stress you feel, & bring a calming close to the end of a hectic day. Selections include Celtic Cosmos, Tale of a Comet, Solar Winds, Earthrise, Rings of Saturn, Dark Isle. approx running time over 70 min.

Embark on a journey through the power of the Chakras on a river of sacred sound with legendary `Song Healer` Sophia with David Gordon on shaman drums and native flutes. Eastern practitioners have worked for centuries with drawing in vital prana or `breath of life` into the body via the seven chakras to vitalize and heal themselves. Sophia uses pure vocal tones, which have a direct correspondence with the Hebraic Sephira on the Cabbalistic Tree of Life. Particular key frequencies help activate and send soothing and subtle energies into these body energy centers. Sophia and David are joined by special guest artists- Hans Christian (Rasa) on cello and exotic string instruments and Raphael with keyboard orchestrations. This is the perfect soundtrack for Yoga, Tantra and meditation for creating a sacred space.