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Cover Photo
Jaime Blackbird
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Garden of Mysteries
I am so thrilled to announce the release of my
long awaited 10th recording, GARDEN OF MYSTERIES. This CD features traditional
folk music, original songs by some of my favorite songwriters, as well as my
own contributions.
From my heart to yours,
Ruth Barrett |
The songs on this CD all share a common thread. They are
about encounters with magic and mystery - be it with a lover, an Otherworld
being, a goddess, a transition into a new state of be-ing, or the Earth
Herself. Through the doors of mystery await the possibilities of transformation
should we allow ourselves to wonder and wander in the garden.
This recording is dedicated to the legacy and memory of
Shekhinah Mountainwater (1939-2007), beloved teacher, priestess, and friend.
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Archibald McDonald of Kippoch
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Fresh
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New Crone
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The Circle Is
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About this Recording
Track Listing:
Quiet Mist of Morning
Garden of Mysteries
Black
Sarah
Majorcan Dance
Earth
Archibald McDonald of Kippoch
Nimue's Whisper
Shoshone Love Song
New Crone Rising
The Circle
is Unbroken
Lady Mother of All
By Her Light Invocation
A
Shapeshifting Song
Fresh Flowers
Lullaby for Amanda
Description:
Ruth's vocal and dulcimer artistry is joined with the
musical talents of Amanda Barrett, Daniel Bienenfeld, Ellen Burr, Abby DeWald,
Melena, Miamon Miller, Kerry Noonan, Cait Reed, Jeni Rodrigues, Sylvia Woods,
and Steve Wehmeyer.
Produced by Ruth Barrett and Scott Fraser
Engineered
and mixed by Scott Fraser
Photography by Jaime Blackbird
CD design by
Rick Whitmore
(c) (p) 2008 Dancing Tree Music
Review:
“Ruth has just released her tenth CD, Garden of
Mysteries showcases Ruth’s excellent finger-picking dulcimer style and her
powerful, beautiful voice. Listening to each song is akin to picking up a
series of beautiful objects, each begging for your rapt attention. As you begin
to really appreciate the wonder and promise of the object you’re holding,
it fades only to be replaced by a new and equally mysterious subject for your
careful examination. Each object is a differing facet of a very cohesive whole,
and the listening experience is as restful and thought provoking as an actual
trip to a real garden. Ruth’s original compositions site nicely alongside
songs from Robin Williamson, Mark Simos, Les Barker, Lorraine Lee Hammond, and
others. There is a definite but mystical bond at work, and I’d be
surprised if you didn’t feel it too.”
- reviewed
by Neal Walters for Dulcimer Players News, Summer 2008
