COMMONSONG (Acoustic Meditations)

Here is a perfect contemporary backdrop for prayer, reflection, and study, or just for quiet listening. Drawing on diverse sources - including Ireland, Appalachia, The Netherlands, and Native America - the artists of CommonSong have produced an intriguing collection of instrumental sacred music, artfully crafted on acoustic stringed instruments. Includes:

• 1. We Gather Together (tune: Kremser, Netherlands Folk Song)(4:13)
• 2. The Wheat Arising (tune: Noel Nouvelet; Traditional French Carol)(3:18)
• 3. Forest Green (tune: English Folk Song)(2:58)
• 4. Rian Eire (tunes: Domnach Trionoide, Siobha ni Laoghaire, Irish Folk Songs)(3:24)
• 5. Dakota Prayer (tune: Dakota Odowan, Native American Song)(3:08)
• 6. Ash Grove (tune: Traditional Welsh Song)(3:24)
• 7. Vespers (tunes: Johnson, Ar Hyd Y Nos, Traditional Welsh Hymn)(3:21)
• 8. A Dance of Divine Love (tune: Hyfrydol, Traditional Welsh Hymn)(3:00)
• 9. Lament in C-minor (3:15)
• 10. Blind Man and Shepherd (tunes: Bartimeus/Resignation, Early American Folk Hymns)(5:29)
• 11. 'Tis the Gift (tune: Simple Gifts, Shaker Song)(5:35)
• 12. Where Charity Prevails (tune: Ubi Caritas, Gregorian Chant)(2:38)
• 13. Expectation (tunes: Aberystwyth, Welsh Folk Song; Take Comfort, My People)(4:01)
• 14. Farewell to Music (Turlough O'Carolan, arr. by Nancy Calthorpe)(2:03)

Michael James (Violin and mandolin)

Steven C. Warner (Six- and twelve-string acoustic guitars, Appalachian dulcimer and Dilling Model Celtic harp)

Craig Watz (Acoustic three-quarter bass)

Available on Compact Disc or Cassette. Please indicate your preference when ordering. If ordering the cassette, the price will be adjusted upon receipt of your order but will not be reflected on your program-generated receipt. Prices are as follows:

1. Compact Disc: $15.95
2. Cassette: $10.95