WASHINGTON AREA FOLK HARP SOCIETY: The Song of the Selkie

Washington Area Folk Harp Society

The Song of the Selkie

© 2000 Jo Morrison (783707253626)

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The Song of the Selkie is the story of Sandy, a selkie, whose sealskin is stolen from her, leading her on a long and arduous journey to recover it. The premier performance of The Song of the Selkie was recorded live at the 2000 benefit concert for the Was

tracks

1 story
2 Bonnie Dundee
3 story
4 Lochaber No More
5 story
6 O Chi, Chi Mi Na Morbheanna
7 story
8 The Great Selkie
9 story
10 Beloved Gregor
11 story
12 Aisling
13 story
14 Elegy for Rob Roy McGregor
15 story
16 Oliver Jack/Jack Broke the Prison Door
17 story
18 The Old Woman of the Milldust
19 story
20 Coolin Hills
21 story
22 Arran Boat Song
23 story
24 Bressay Lullaby
25 story
26 The Mermaid's Song
27 story
28 Neach Neamhshaolta
29 story
30 Bonnie Dundee

notes

Scottish storyteller Heather Yule tells an original musical story featuring performances by a variety of harpers from the Washington Area Folk Harp Society. The Song of the Selkie is the story of Sandy, a selkie, whose sealskin is stolen from her, leading her on a long and arduous journey to recover it. The premier performance of The Song of the Selkie was recorded live at the 2000 benefit concert for the Washington Area Folk Harp Society.

More than a simple story based on selkie legends, The Song of the Selkie is about trust, friendship and forgiveness, as well as the rewards of being open to life's many possibilities. ... My children listened to this CD with me, and we were all enraptured. The Song of the Selkie is destined to be a family favorite.
Donna Scanlon, Rambles

"Something I am always looking to find, and usually never do, is a way to return to that childhood sense of wonder and delight over something seemingly magical. You know the feeling, all warm and snugly safe, grinning like a fool and holding your breath to see what happens next. Magic never happens when you are actively looking for it, but as soon as you stop, "BOOM!" There it is, right before you. Such is the case with this CD."
Naomi de Bruyn, Green Man Review

The live performances include Sue Richards' stellar original tune Aisling, Jennifer Kubina's beautiful rendition of The Mermaid's Song, and Ellen James' stirring vocals on Chi Mi Na Morbheanna.

Listing of Tune Tracks: (story on odd numbered tracks)
2. Bonnie Dundee all harpers
4. Lochaber No More Gayl McDermott
6. O Chi, Chi Mi Na Morbheanna Ellen James
8. The Great Silkie Debbie Eccles
10. Beloved Gregor Kelley Boyer
12. Aisling Sue Richards
14. Elegy for Rob Roy McGregor Cynthia Cathcart
16. Oliver Jack/Jack Broke the Prison Door Gayl McDermott and Abbie Palmer
18. The Old Woman of the Milldust Sue Richards
20. Coolin Hills Cynthia Cathcart and Jo Morrison
22. Arran Boat Song Cynthia Cathcart, Ellen James, Gayl McDermott, Abbie Palmer, Sue Richards
24. Bressay Lullaby Jo Morrison
26. The Mermaid's Song Jennifer Kubina
28. Neach Neamhshaolta Lily
30. Bonnie Dundee all harpers

Other harpers: Kerry Bosley, Marguerite Kearney, Rick Kemper, Walt Lazear, Charlotte Roe, and Susan Wilzer.

85% of profits from this recording are donated to the Washington Area Folk Harp Society to support their educational programs.

Washington Area Folk Harp Society

The Washington Area Folk Harp Society was founded in 1982 by a small group of friends who met to play tunes together. The society has grown to support more than 150 members, ranging from beginning harpers to professionals. It is the intent of the society to foster growth and experience for amateur and professional harpers alike, as well as to raise public awareness of the folk harp. This has been achieved through a variety of programs, including the annual benefit concert, which has supported educational programs of the society while providing a forum for professional and amateur harpers to play together in public.

The Benefit Concert 2000 provided a forum for harpers young and old, professional and amateur, to play solo and ensemble pieces within the context of an original story, as told by Scottish storyteller Heather Yule. This story was recorded live at the concert, and is presented here. Minor editing has been done to allow for a smoother flow of the story, but no additional recording was done, and performance idiosyncrasies were not digitally "fixed." This is very much a live performance.

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  • Loved the CD!
    author: anonymous

    I listen to this CD frequently as I enjoy both the harp music and the storytelling. A great combination!

  • Great CD, wonderful music and story
    author: Lyn M.

    Great CD! It keeps my kids enthralled, especially in the car. The harp music is beautiful, the story is interesting and the narrator has a great story telling voice.

  • Excellent story!
    author: Anonymous

    I listened to this CD on a long drive and it was the most enjoyable time in the car! The mix of storytelling and harp music was lovely. And one of my favorite songs, Chi mi na Morbheanna, is on it as well.

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