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MaterDea : Below the mists, above the brambles
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Mater Dea was born when two musicians, Simon Papa and Marco Strega, engaged in a remarkable collaboration. Coming from very different musical traditions, they nevertheless share a common passion for the dreamy, haunting and rarified ambience of Celtic music. In their first album “Below the Mists above the brambles”, MaterDea blends the magic atmospheres of ancient music with very powerful rock beats. In their songs the flavour of natural elementals, marvellous creatures and fantastic stories carry the listener to a surreal dimension in which he gets in contact with the ancient cult of the Great Mother. Special guest of this album is the accordionist John Whelan, featuring in the beautiful ballad "Another trip to Skye" here reinterpreted with original lyrics written by MaterDea.
Genre: Rock: Celtic Rock
Release Date: 2009
Below the mists, above the brambles
MaterDea
Record Label: Capogiro Records
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Below the mists, above the brambles 5:44 Album Only
2. Fairy of the moor 4:35 Album Only
3. Another trip to Skye 6:04 Album Only
4. An elder flute 6:10 Album Only
5. Mater Dea 6:06 Album Only
6. The Mummers' dance 6:07 Album Only
7. In the storyteller's wardrobe 6:18 Album Only
8. The Silvery leaf 4:45 Album Only
9. Breath of the ocean 2:01 Album Only
10. The enchanted oak 4:38 Album Only
11. Mater Dea (acoustic version) 3:20 Album Only
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Album Notes

“What joy it was to work with Simon and Marco. I am proud that we could bring our love of music together on “Another trip to Skye”.
Haunting and inspiring lyrics surrounded by mystical, magical and thoughtful arrangements. MaterDea have presented a wonderful journey. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.”
John Whelan

“Imagine a symphony of sounds that stirs the soul, and, you will begin to understand the power of MaterDea's release "Above the Mists, Below the Brambles" From the first track to the last, this CD lifts you up in spirit and song like none I have heard in many years! The haunting and lovely sounds of Simon Papa's voice, combined with Marco Stega's incredible guitar work, constantly raise your emotions from one song to the next. The arrangements, both vocal and music, are flawless. "Above the Mists, Below the Brambles" is not just a Celtic CD...it is a Celtic Rock opera!”
Seán Owens - IRFT Celtic Radio

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