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Ruth McGinnis : Songs for the Good Life
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A richly textured, beautifully produced album of instrumental classics featuring the elegant, reflective, golden toned violin artistry of Ruth McGinnis; an orchestral mix of Celtic,Folk,Sacred and Classical melodies.
Genre: Classical: New Age
Release Date: 2001
Songs for the Good Life Record Label: Ruth McGinnis
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Flower of Scotland 3:38 Album Only
Canon in D 6:15 Album Only
Amazing Grace 2:39 Album Only
Of Foreign Lands and Peoples (Kinderszenen, Opus 15) 1:51 Album Only
Neil Gow's Lament 5:18 Album Only
Pennington Bend 4:23 Album Only
Ashokan Farewell 3:36 Album Only
The Good Life (Jojo's Dream) 2:05 Album Only
Celebrated Air 3:49 Album Only
Be Thou My Vision 3:15 Album Only
Midnight on the Water 3:32 Album Only
As the Deer 3:41 Album Only
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Album Notes

Ruth McGinnis is a Juilliard trained, Classical Violinist who changed musical direction after discovering the beauty and freedom of Folk, Celtic and Bluegrass fiddle styles. She performed and recorded for many years with the late folk legend, John Hartford, to whom she attributes her unique musical style. Ruth has also performed and recorded with Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Michael W. Smith and the late Chet Atkins.
As an artist in her own right, Ruth performs for audiences from church to corporate settings, on grand concert stages as well as in the intimate settings of bookstore cafes. Accompanied by a trio of outstanding musicians (keyboard, acoustic guitar, saxophone and flute), the combination of her elegant Juilliard tone and the free, eclectic style that has become her trademark, Ruth's live and recorded music has been described as "a paradox of masterful complexity and gentle simplicity."
For more information about Ruth McGinnis, visit her website: www.ruthmcginnis.com

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REVIEWS

author: James Watson
More wonderful music from the supremely talented Ms. McGinnis.
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Songs for the Good Life
author: Dan
The first word that comes to mind is WOW! This and Ruth's other cd's are absolutely amazing. The songs she plays and the way she plays them are beautiful, inspirational and uplifting. I have all of Ruth's cd's and buy them for others.
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Beautiful - Inspirational - Uplifting
author: Barb
I really enjoy this CD and have purchased copies for several friends. All agree it is beautiful. Helps relieve stress after a long day at work.
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Inspirational, enjoyable. absolutely beautiful work.
author: Lonnie Hoover
A truley gifted performer. Thank you for the outstanding work.
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