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Daughters Of The Celtic Moon
01. Sister Moon (5:03)
02. Maiden Dance (3:52)
03. Fields of Gold (4:35)
04. Nightingale (4:37)
05. Branwin's Secret (4:29)
06. The Shine of Shance (3:52)
07. Knight Ride (4:10)
08. Crimson Morn (4:40)
09. A Gentle Place (5:00)
10. Way Of The World (5:01)
11. Gossamer Heart (4:14)
12. Lake of Dreams (4:56)
This is my first album after I signed with Windham Hill in 1997. I was starry eyed to say the least. The veteran Grammy guy David Arkenstone was set to produce it, and I had met him just once or twice previously. He is a genius type music guy, and much better known than I. Windham Hill had just signed him too, and wanted him to oversee my first record for their company. So we teamed up and went for it. All my previous records I had just done on my own, with no guidance or leadership, so it was a nice experience, having someone else help make the hard decisions. The result we got is just what you would think, it sounds like half Lisa Lynne, and half David Arkenstone. There are a lot more keyboards on this record than any others, and it is pretty Celtic in flavor I would say. There are several songs I absolutely LOVE... and a couple I don't like anymore at all. So in my opinion, it's a mixed bag. Ironically, this record is the highest charting album I have had, according to Billboard charts. And I wasn't even around to help promote it, because I had contracted encephalitis in Florida at the time of release.. I was in intensive care with brain swelling and blood clots during those months...That's a gory story I'll spare you...But at the time of this release, Windham Hill spent a whole bunch of marketing dollars on the "Celtic" collection, and somehow my album got swept up and benefited from the exposure. So it did very well in retail, even though I think I was just starting to develop my larger ensemble sound. I would have to say now its my least favorite of the records I have made, but still I still get letters often, and entries on my website guestbook, that people say... I just love this record.. its so wonderful etc etc.. which frankly amazes me.. so what do I know after all?? Maybe I should listen again, it's been a long time since I heard it. I am always too hard on myself. You can be the judge...
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