(Note from Ceridwen):After listening to this new CD, I have come to the conclusion that this is their best one yet - these two just keep getting better all the time! This CD was inspired by their trip to American Stonehenge in Washington, and I was very moved by the depth and evocative nature of their multi-layered compositions. I love what they say in the liner notes:

"While at Stone Henge we felt the breeze play across the stone altar. We wonder, does the altar make the wind sacred? Or does the wind make the altar sacred?"

CD: Archives of Ages to Come
by Emerald Rose

“This CD has been about two years in the creation, and is really our second full-length studio CD ("Bending Tradition" being our first, in 2000). Our intent was to focus on original songs, pulling in mythic themes and a variety of moods. We find that each song has its own life and its own speed of development, no matter what we may WANT to happen; "Dagger of the Moon" has been evolving since before 1998, and "Three More Drops" since 2001, while "For Blodeuwedd" came together in less than a week, and "We Come From Monkeys" in about three months. We feel that Emerald Rose is changing its style from a Celtic folk style into more of an "art rock" sound with Celtic roots. Listeners may find this compilation to be a bit more in line with groups like Great Big Sea, and you may hear some classic rock influences from Jethro Tull to ZZ Top here and there. We’ve had several instrumentation changes in the last couple of years as well: Logan has introduced the mandola in more tracks and experimented on guitar with "Nashville" and other tunings, Larry has been developing on low whistle and Uilleann pipes, and we’re using more percussion based around the Roland HandSonic, often with a more of a "drumkit" rock feel. In 2004, when we had the good fortune to play for the "Return of the King" Oscars party in Hollywood, we felt it was important to have a new promotional CD for that event. We made a mad scramble to put together what new songs we had developed, along with some "classics" from previous albums, and the result was "Songs for the Night Sky" (2004). The response from fans was tremendous, and helped to reassure us that we were on the right track. This was intended from the start to be a limited release, and we always knew these songs (Urania Sings, Come To The Dance, Gwydion’s Song, and Take Me Down) would appear on a full-length CD. The versions here have been remixed, enhanced, and professionally mastered. Finally, we’ve included three songs drawn from Celtic tradition: Andy M. Stewart’s "Queen of Argyll" (one of our favorites from the Silly Wizard days), "Irish Heartbeat" from Van Morrison and the Chieftains, and an adaptation of an old folk song "Wheel of Fortune" with some Tarot-inspired lyrics from Arthur. The development of a CD is a roller-coaster ride, with moments of sheer delight, periods of screaming frustration, and long hours of grueling, carpal-tunnel-destructive work. We hope the end result is worth it!” ~EMERALD ROSE, August 2005.

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$14.98 each

CD: A Witch’s Journey
by Lady Bridwen

Take a deep breath and let Lady Bridwen take you on a guided journey of wonderfully Witchy meditations, with background music and interludes by David Wood. Let the soothing and magickal voice of Lady Bridwen take you in a new direction of healing, divine inspiration and unity. Blessed Be!

CD: Bending Tradition
by Emerald Rose

Emerald Rose is an energetic, North Georgia Pagan Celtic band who plays both traditional tunes & original songs derived from the Celtic tradition. The songs are high-energy, spirited, & often "eclectic" - but always sung & played with heart. Their new CD rocks with the best of them. Track list: 1. Penny in the Well - original, pop with Celtic undertones; 2. Fire in the Head - fast-paced "mouth music" piece with Celtic shamanism theme; 3. Lucky Man - the old Emerson, Lake, & Palmer number, as it should have been; 4. Green Hills of Garland/Gallagher Lass/Ferrets Nose - original jigs; 5. Red Haired Mary - a traditional ballad transformed to modern pop; 6. Pagan Girl - pure pagan pop; 7. Come by the Hills - a beautiful traditional Irish ballad; 8. Johnny Cope - a rousing Scottish fighting song; 9. Merry Mayfolk - an upbeat May song with a universal message; 10. Castle of Arianrhod - mysterious delving into Welsh myth & legend; 11. Freya, Shakti - praise for the Goddess in her many forms; 12. Unfinished Business - jazz jam with bouzouki & whistle; 13. Hills of America - an anthem of the Celtic Diaspora. It is the band’s desire to help keep the Celtic musical heritage alive and carry it on into the future. With music like this, the longevity of Celtic music is assured!

CD: Beneath the Below is a River
by Wendy Rule

A colaboration with Craig Patterson, Beneath the Below is a River began life as a soundtrack to the short film `Hugo`, directed by Nicholas Verso. An otherworldy fantasy about a Moth Boy, the film lent itself to Wendy and Craig`s dark and dreamy visions. Thye were so pleased with the outcome of the soundtrack that they expanded it into a full length album. The result is a beautiful trance-like journey into the Faerie realm. Wendy`s vocals become an instrument in themselves, free to explore the texture beyond lyrics.

CD: Best of Pagan Song
by Various Artists

At last, there truly is a "greatest hits" album of the past 30 years of Pagan music! Here are the songs that have shaped the current resurgence of Pagan spirituality. Exclusive re-mastered tracks include the long-lost original Burning Times recording and several other rare musical gems from Gwydion Pendderwen, Catherine Madsen, and Velvet Hammer. The songs have been culled from literally hundreds of albums produced by Pagans since the 1970s, and feature popular musicians Gypsy, Todd Alan, Wendy Rule, Emerald Rose, Avalon Rising, and many more. They tell our history, and also chart the evolution of our thought and belief. What makes these songs Pagan? They may be about the ancient nature religions of the European continent, they may deal with themes such as life after death, being Pagan in a Christian world, or encountering figures from the Spirit realms. With extensive liner notes detailing the importance of each track and the artist who created it, this inspiring collection is a must-have for any Pagan music fan. Track list # Burning Times--Charlie Murphy # The Heretic Heart--Catherine Madsen # We Won’t Wait Any Longer--Gwydion Pendderwen # Every Woman Born--Ruth Barrett # The Question Song--Pasha and the Pagans # Lord of the Dance--Todd Alan # Magick--Gypsy # Fairy Queen--Kenny Klein # Angel of Bells--Gala’s Voice # Spirits--Susan Falkenrath # We Do Not Die--Velvet Hammer # Deity--Wendy Rule # Dark Moon Circle--Avalon Rising # Rime of the Ancient Matriarch--Holly Tannen # The Christians and the Pagans--Dar Williams # Penny in the Well--Emerald Rose.

CD: Bliss Beyond
by Violet Samudra

Violet Samudra is a fusion of passions from the East mixed with sounds from the West. Fronted by guitarist/composer Steve Booke, the band blends sounds from the Middle East and India to arrive at a very unique musical place. Bliss Beyond is a fusion of styles and sounds of the East along with easy to digest song structures of the West. When listening to the music you will be transported to an exotic time and place. The skill of all the musicians comes though not only technically, but emotionally as well. Stylistic nuances of the East make this CD even more of a unique listening experience since the instrumentation is anything but traditional. Lead by acoustic guitar the other instruments include: Voice, Oud, Saz, Cumbus, Violin, Cello, Tabla and Percussion. Bliss Beyond is sure to be a CD that you will listen to over and over again dicovering new things everytime and will be one that you will keep in your CD player for a long, long time.

CD: Calya Journey-Wise - Magickal Meditations
by Catherine Avizanis

At the smallest level, we are all quantum VIBRATIONS. Different parts of our bodies resonate and respond to various frequencies. These are called Chakras or Realms and they create our Aura.. Colors, tones, foods, herbs, essential oils, crystals and even our thoughts are all VIBRATIONS which we can use to help cleanse, balance, and enhance our Auric Realms. Calya Journey-wise is a system of Metaphysical information and self-guidance based on the Celtic Tradition of journeying inward in order to increase self-knowledge and Magickal Wisdom ...how to be honorable and effective in this World and the Other. "The shamanka travels between the worlds hoping to balance and heal." Knowing yourself, identifying your core belief structures, dissolving illusions which may distort your clear thinking and restructuring unhealthy or unwanted patterns, all help you, the Seeker, to become a SOVEREIGN BEING, who is learning to participate in the Magick of this Planet and truly Love self, others and Life. This is a Highly refined Mystickal, Magickal, Metaphysical Healing Art which uses 17 vibrational frequency Realms, to release, restore and revitalize your Life Force Energy with honor and purpose. Learn to be a Sovereign Being by traveling the Realms of the Magickal land of Hammeril using Interior Inspection, Crystals, Aromatherapy, Guided Meditation, Ritual of Movements, releasing techniques and more; all Color-Coded to the 17 Realms.

CD: Canticles of Light
by Charlie Murphy

Charlie Murphy and Jami Sieber`s classic 1984 album of `New Ritual Music,` performed with the Total Experience Gospel Choir, a youth choir from Seattle. With an intoxicating fusion of energetic singing, upbeat chants, Jami`s beautiful acoustic cello, and instruments from around the world, "Canticles of Light" has been a major influence on the music of Neo-Paganism. Tracks such as the infectious "Light is Returning" and the soulful, haunting "Time To Love" are considered some of the finest Pagan performances of all time. track list # Light is Returning # Remembering # Blood of the Ancients # World Without End # Time To Love # Calling On the Spirits # We Remain Faithful.

CD: Celtic Crescent
by Emerald Rose

Multiple songs: Loch Lomond Worlds Wedding Green Hills of Garland Wild Mountain Thyme Scatter the Mud Star Of The county Down Maggie Lauder Unfinished Business to name just a few. Approx. play time 1 hour.