MARY GORDON HALL: Wine Glasses & Wooden Spoons

Mary Gordon Hall

Wine Glasses & Wooden Spoons

© 2006 Mary Gordon Hall (783707280301)

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Clear and pure "new folk" songs; heartfelt and personal; lyrically intimate, yet universal; surprising arrangements that will beg you to push the repeat button...

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Mary Gordon's debut cd, Wine Glasses & Wooden Spoons, finds her in the richest expression yet of both voice and songwriting talent. Receiving radio play beyond her hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia, radio host and singer songwriter Christine Lavin said, "Her voice is gorgeous, her arrangements surprising. It's so obvious when I hear a voice like Mary Gordon Hall's, I know she was born to sing. A beautiful, beautiful album."

Joining Mary Gordon on Wine Glasses & Wooden Spoons are some of central Virginia's most accomplished musicians, including John D'earth, Tom Proutt, Emily Gary, Brady Earnhart, Terri Allard, Greg Trafidlo, and Morwenna Lasko, among others. Mary Gordon also was thrilled to have two of her favorite musical mentors from out of state, Sloan Wainwright and David Roth, share their talents on her album. Wine Glasses & Wooden Spoons was co-produced and engineered by Jeff Romano of Greenwood Studio who helped bring the song collection to life. "Working with Mary Gordon was like being a kid again," said Romano. "The sessions with her mother were some of the most unforgettably fun times I've ever had in the studio. It was really easy to bring out MG's true musicality, and everyone else who contributed really put a perfect thumbprint there to invite the listener in. I'm really proud of this CD. It's like a welcome guest in my home."

Being a veteran school teacher (of 31 years!), Mary Gordon began her songwriting career about 20 years ago writing songs for her students. Her first album, I Won't Go to Bed Until I Sing My Song, is enjoyed by families around the world. It will soon be re-released as a cd. More recently, though, she began to write and compose music for adults, and has performed in Central Virginia venues including First Night Virginia, Gravity Lounge, Mountain View Grill, Acoustic Muse, Acoustic Charlottesville, The Prism, and Rapunzel's. A regular at the Swannanoa Gathering and Cedar Run Song Workshops, students and instructors alike seek her out for her incredible harmonies. It's not unusual to find visiting artists on any of Charlottesville's stages to ask Mary Gordon to come up to sing backup harmonies.

Upon retirement from teaching in Virginia public schools, Mary Gordon plans to pursue her musical career in varied ways. Besides traveling around sharing her songs in coffeehouses and concert series around the globe, she plans to blend her two passions, teaching and songwriting, by leading songwriting workshops for teachers. As the arts are typically the first to go when there are funding cuts, from experience, she knows how important it is to feel comfortable integrating music into the classroom. Her goal is to demonstrate to classroom teachers ways to encourage and assist students in song writing.

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  • Love the Voice!
    author: sherri

    this morning -thanks to NRN - I heard this this voice that had me fussing at the radio to tell me the artists' name! Alas I heard the name Mary Gordan Hall. "Thank you" I said to my radio.

  • music to speak emotion
    author: Adam

    mary gordon has an incredible ability to put to song the feelings of a moment. the roller coaster of a second in time can feel like a decade. her music reflects her unique ability to capture those seconds of rare clarity and turn them into lyrical experiences. he' what I want is brilliant and turns that moment of dancing with the man you love into a song that stays with you forever

  • I love this CD!
    author: Connie

    I heard Mary Gordon sing at Swannanoa Gathering in No. Carolina for the first time. When I got home I started looking for her music. This collection of songs is a great showcase for her wonderful voice. It's one of my favorite CDs.

  • Amazing spirit here
    author: Susan

    Fans of MGHall waited a long time for this release. Mary's songs touch upon all sorts of relationships, with honesty and optimism. Her voice is like clover honey, strong and pure, and it stretches with ease into bluesy runs and gypsy riffs. Excellent production, the CD is like a welcome guest, a soundtrack for the heart of any home. Good work, MG Hall!

  • I can't take it out of my CD player!
    author: John

    I've been listening to Mary Gordon sing for many years now, and to finally have a copy of her new CD is fantastic! This CD is unforgettable, with a whole range of song styles, and her signature captivatingly beautiful vocals. The supporting cast is also nothing short of amazing! I DJ'd folk music on the radio for 12 years, and I would recommend Wine Glasses & Wooden Spoons to anyone. If I knew you personally, I'd definitely give you a money back guarantee!

  • I can't take it out of my CD player!
    author: John

    I've been listening to Mary Gordon sing for many years now, and to finally have a copy of her new CD is fantastic! This CD is unforgettable, with a whole range of song styles, and her signature captivatingly beautiful vocals. The supporting cast is also nothing short of amazing! I DJ'd folk music on the radio for 12 years, and I would recommend Wine Glasses & Wooden Spoons to anyone. If I knew you personally, I'd definitely give you a money back guarantee!

  • Gorgeous, creative, touching
    author: Bill

    A magnificent crystal clear voice, and beautiful lyrics and arrangements that make these songs feel like personal conversations and observations! What more could we want. We'll take more!

  • Wonderful collection of songs
    author: Nancy

    The various moods inspired by the songs on this CD are honest and deep. Listening to "Dirty Dishes" I feel like a voyeur, witnessing a close mother-daughter moment; family ties that are warm and sustaining. "Clapboard House" speaks to faith in the future, building on the past. "Cradle the Heart" carries many of the feelings we adoptive parents have for our dear children. My child and I play this CD when we feel the need to be cheered, comforted, to dance with and to dance with. Lovely, pure and not to be missed.

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