Sequestered   Beauty CD Recorded music  by Nancy Davis Available for purchase   at CD Baby
		The Celtic harp takes you on a journey into the heart of the Celtic soul with selections ranging from haunting to sprightly. This CD is a compilation of tunes from Ireland, Scotland and Wales, arranged by Nancy Davis and played on solo lever harp. All were chosen with the title tune "The Sequestered Beauty" in mind. Each has some unanticipated meaning, some element of surprise, whether it is a haunting tune written in honor of a military hero or as a "work" song, one that speaks to the beauty of people and places so isolated as to be virtually hidden, one that reveals the unpredictable nature of love, or simply a traditional tune played with an unusual twist.
		1. Arran Boat Song	3:45
		2. Hector the Hero	3:47
		3. Coinleach glas an Fhomhair	4:12
		4. The South Wind	2:15
		5. Eilean A' Cheo	2:33
		6. Inis Siar	4:15  30 sec sample
		7. Planxty Fanny Power	2:49
		8. The Sequestered Beauty	4:05
		9. Jack Broke the Prison Door	2:32  30 sec sample
		10. The Burning of the Piper's Hut	4:00  30 sec sample
		11. The Wild Geese	4:13
		12. Independence Trail	2:40
		13. Down by the Salley Gardens	3:47
		14. Morfa'r Frenhines	3:03  30 sec sample
		15. Morag of Dunvegan	3:24
		Total Running Time:	51:27
		Reviews :
		"I love the mix of traditional Celtic tunes with ones that are not as well known. It is VERY well recorded, my kudos to the engineer for his expertise ... Your performances are top notch! I will be playing selections from your CD on my show on November 6th and 9th . . eventually I will get around to playing ALL the tracks. They are THAT good. I have to admit that I was blown away when I first heard your recording and couldn't wait to air it." Valerie Greene, Producer, "Harpestry" KRVS Public Radio, Lafayette, Lousianna
		"As the producer of a folk and Celtic music radio program, I'm happy to have a well-done harp offering that goes beyond the normal everyday Celtic harp selections… a wonderful selection, extremely well executed and crisply realized… indicative of a solid and accomplished musical background… strongly melodic with no unnecessary frills… brings to mind some of the strength of Sileas." Carlos Alden, Producer, "Nacho Celtic Hour" KPBX-FM Public Radio, Spokane, Washington
		"I thought I would turn this CD on while I was working on something else but I had to just stop and lie down and listen to it twice through. It blew me away. It took me on a wonderful journey that I didn't want to end. This CD is magical." Krista Powell Celtic Musician and Music Events Organizer
		"The word wonderful doesn't describe how beautiful this CD is. Nancy's ability to play and her creative arrangements are beyond anything I've heard in a long time. The harp is a very difficult instrument to record, however this recording sounds as if you are sitting in the same room as the harp. The songs range from lilting to fast paced syncopated rhythms which make you sit in awe of the harper's ability. You don't want to miss this CD. Nancee Button Celtic Harper and Harp Teacher
		You will sail across the sea with the haunting Arran Boat Song; journey to the misty Isle of Skye and the Isle of Inis Siar; and fly on the South Wind to Mayo, Ireland when you listen to this beautiful CD by harpist Nancy Davis. Her playing is as skilled as any Celtic harpist I’ve heard and her gorgeous arrangements are lush and full, but keep a traditional feel. ..this CD is beautiful & soothing and would be a welcome addition to your harp, Celtic, or relaxation music collections. " Lyndee Stelling Celtic harpist
		"Sequestered Beauty" was recorded on an "Aberdeen Meadows" lever harp, built of cherry wood by William Rees, a harp known for its rich, sweet, clear tone. Its sound was beautifully reproduced for this CD by John Benham of Benham Audiophile Recording. Colin Sean Mahoney did the final mastering.
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