The opening piece, 'Chloe' sets the tone for the CD. Listening to it, you can hear the classical roots in each musician, but along with that is a unique soulfulness that we like to attribute to our Celtic heritage that is distinctly rooted here in America, and more specifically, in the Pacific Northwest, which we all call home.You hear in the recording that we are indeed a sit down, concert group, but not without moments of 'get up and dance, clap your hands and sing along moments'.
Our music is not just an avenue for us to express our creativity, but also to express our love of the wonderment and mystery of life.
Gaelica's music is marked by innovation, for example, taking a turn of the century piece of music such as the Pavane by Gabriel Faure and allowing it to morph into a jazz piece. Or taking a poem by a local NW poet and through improvisation, finding an entirely new song.
This new CD will most certainly establish Gaelica as a group that is a musical voice for all, an echo of the past and a sign post to the future, a window into the human soul and the spirit that longs to sing out a melody of hope in a world overwhelmed by too many problems.
Gaelica invites the listener to pull up a stool by the fire and to take refuge as they present the ancient art of story in song.
Gaelica's new CD will be available for purchase at http://www.cdbaby.com/ by the middle of October. We hope you enjoy!
