Artist:  Sylvia Woods

Title:  The Harp of Brandiswhiere (A Suite for Celtic Harp)

Date:  1982

Label:  Tonmeister Records   TNLP 1213

Cover Art By:  Steve Duglas

Art Direction By:  Peter Green

Back Cover Photo By:  Ben Kitay

Notes:  Tales inspired by the legendary harper and brought to life by Sylvia and her friends. A few of these folks play instruments that I've never heard of, but the music sounds comfortable and well worn. A bit of a Renaissance Faire déjà vu, but in a good sense. There's some bright and happy moments as well as a few slower, more mystical tunes and all are good. Apparently you can acquire the book form, beautifully illustrated by Steve Duglas which contains not only the story itself, but the written music as well. Interesting record from a small label.

Line Up:

Sylvia Woods: Celtic harp, autoharp, Minstrel harp, Marxophone, persuccion, Gwydion harp, xylophone, celeste, finger cymbals

Christopher Caswell: keyed wooden flute, penny whistle
Don Snyder: whistle, wind chimes, tambourine
Alexander Eppler: Bulgarian kaval, cimbalom
George Green: drums
John Hatton: acoustic bass
Don Nicoloff: trumpet
Buddy Collette: silver flute

Vocals: Steven Mirkovich, Paul Peterson, Conway Snyder, Don Snyder, Tom Woods

Track Listing

Side 1

The Legend
In the forest
Dialogue with a Brook
Lament
Gypsy Mirage
Gourenspur

Side 2

The Harper's Vision
Morning Calm
Forest March
Metamorphosis
Brandiswhiere's Triumphant Return