Have you ever had the experience when first meeting someone that they immediately felt like an old friend? That's how I would describe the CD album Fairy of the Woods by Gary Stadler. Even on first listening, this music has a faintly familiar "old friend" feel to it, yet all of the ten songs are very much original compositions—though the tag on the CD box says "music of Celtic Legends," and there are no traditional harps or pipes on this album. It is more an artistic interpretation of the magic of the Celtic traditions. The second track which is titled "Dream Spell" and the third track titled "Ring of Magic" capture some of that magic as their own. Seemingly, just at dusk, dainty bells of flickering fairy lights lead us deep into a primal virgin forest to play. This is the music for dreamers who want to reclaim their own sense of magic. Gary's music resonates with the heart and feels like an innocent child who knows the truth of allowing and trusting.

One of best compositions I heard. Truly enchanting. Please continue your good work.