Seasons of the Witch

Miriam Robbins Dexter (Author, Whence the Goddesses:a Source Book printed in GREEN EGG/ Summer 1995
The wonderful, witchy, and sometimes gut-wrenching poems of Patricia Monaghan, published in her Chicago Book Award-winning anthology, Seasons of the Witch (Delphi Press, 1994) have been evocatively set to music and produced, read, whispered and sweetly sung by her sister Peggy and other talented musicians.

Product Description
Seasons of the Witch by Peggy Monaghan is a recording inspired by the award winning book of verse authored by her sister Chicago poet Patricia Monaghan. We are called to the dance of life in this stunning exploration of the power and passion of woman reflected int he changing seasons.

With her rich, sensual voice Peggy weaves melodies and harmonies in which we discover the endless potential of spring, summer's ripeness, the abundance of autumn, and winder's deep mystery.

Also featuring other soloists, varied instrumentation and a cappella arrangements, and spoken word, this evocative collection invites us to remember what we have not totally forgotten - in mother nature's song and dance lies the power of renewal and transformation.

Seasons of the Witch

Seasons of the Witch,Peggy Monaghan,Artic Siren Records,Contemporary Instrumental,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop

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Average customer rating: Finding an old friend Good Wiccan Music

Seasons of the Witch Peggy Monaghan Manufacturer: Artic Siren Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004WGS8 Release Date: 1994-09-15

Tracks:

1. Warning
2. Maenad in Spring
3. Swan Maiden (Sally Coombs)
4. Atalanta to her Father
5. On Mayday Eve
6. Firefeast
7. Praisesong for Her (Susan La Croix)
8. Venus of Willendorf
9. Hera Celebrates Her Ripeness
10. Instructions
11. Amulets and Talismans
12. Night of the Black Mirror
13. The Measure of Her Powers
14. Cybele in Autumn
15. A Vision of Hunger in Flesh
16. Sleeping Beauty on the Apple
17. Thief at the Wedding
18. The Maenad Remembers Dionysus
19. Procedure for Reclaiming the Self
20. Buriels
21. Maenad in Spring- Reprise (Sally Coombs)

Album Description

Seasons of the Witch by Peggy Monaghan is a recording inspired by the award winning book of verse authored by her sister Chicago poet Patricia Monaghan. We are called to the dance of life in this stunning exploration of the power and passion of woman reflected int he changing seasons.

With her rich, sensual voice Peggy weaves melodies and harmonies in which we discover the endless potential of spring, summer's ripeness, the abundance of autumn, and winder's deep mystery.

Also featuring other soloists, varied instrumentation and a cappella arrangements, and spoken word, this evocative collection invites us to remember what we have not totally forgotten - in mother nature's song and dance lies the power of renewal and transformation.

Customer Reviews:

Finding an old friend.......2005-05-09

I first came across this album when I was living in Alaska about six years ago. It's amazing. I really believe that it's alive. Somehow, no matter what my mood, Seasons of the Witch fits - the highs, the lows, the in-betweens - it always seems to fit. I played it again recently after many years of not listening to it and it's as good, if not better than ever. Treat yourself - you're worth it. Mary

Good Wiccan Music.......2001-03-11

Good eve. If you are like me, then you are probably a very frustrated person. I have spent the last hour trying to find Wiccan music and here it is. This is really beautiful music. Peggy Monaghan has an enchanting way about her. Alas, this is the only CD, Seasons of the Witch, that I have been able to find by Peggy. Hmmm... Well, I loved this CD and I hope that you do too. It is too bad that music like this gets no recognition. Well, merry part. Sadi

Average customer rating: Love It - Highly Recommend It! A mixed bag

Seasons of the Witch Manufacturer: Arctic Siren ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00007BK4L Release Date: 2002-11-11

Tracks:

1. Warning Poem
2. Warning Song
3. Altar of the East
4. Wild Sound
5. Swan Maiden
6. The Goddess Instruction Manual I
7. Aubade for Aurora
8. Atalanta to Her Father
9. Finolas Song
10. On Mayday Eve
11. Persephones Invitation
12. Maenad in Spring
13. Nimues Charm for Finding Love
14. Maeve Prepares for Beltane
15. Fand Calls the Wild Hunt
16. Altar of the South
17. Hera Celebrates her Ripeness
18. The Goddess Instruction Manual II
19. Instructions
20. Maeve in Summer
21. Freyas Love Charm
22. Praise Song for Her
23. Venus of Willendorf
24. Fire Feast
25. Cybeles Song

Tracks:

1. Altar of the West
2. Amulets and Talismans
3. Night of the Black Mirror
4. The Goddess Instruction Manual III
5. Caers Song to Her Beloved
6. The Measure of Her Powers
7. A Vision of Hunger in Flesh
8. Edains Charm for Lasting Love
9. Mabon
10. Altar of the North
11. Snow White on the Apple
12. Climax
13. Thief at the Wedding
14. The Maenad Remembers Dionysus
15. The Goddess Instruction Manual IV
16. Procedure for Reclaiming the Self
17. Burials
18. Atalanta to Her Father (Reprise)
19. Maenad in Spring (Reprise)

Album Description

Seasons of the Witch is an evocative, earthy delight honoring the Goddess through the movement of the seasons. It features the haunting, powerful music of Peggy Monaghan and her friends, and the poetry of Goddess movement pioneer, Patricia Monaghan. This is a rich, heady brew that recalls starlit nights and voices from long ago.

Crystalline voices and celestial harmonies rise up and fill the air. Songs and poems celebrate the nature of Woman, as revealed in the seasons. These are the faces of the Goddess and the stages of Woman - Maiden, Lover, Mother and Crone. Seasons of the Witch celebrates the Goddess by honoring the power of creation.

The promise of Spring.
The fulfillment of Summer.
The reflection of Autumn.
The resolution of Winter.

This 2-CD set began as a book of poems, Seasons of the Witch, by Patricia Monaghan. Her sister, Peggy Monaghan, gave this book as gifts to her musician friends in Alaska and California. The music was spontaneously born from Peggy and her friends as a response to the power in the poems. Peggy conceived this project as she heard the musical responses and decided to produce the original 1994 CD, as well as this new expanded version. Peggy and friends have written and performed 12 new songs for this 2-CD set, as well as including spoken word performances of Patricia's poetry. It also features spectacular cover art by another sister, Kathleen Monaghan. Seasons of the Witch is the result of connections between sisters and friends, and the inherent power of words and music.

Customer Reviews:

Love It - Highly Recommend It!.......2007-05-01

This CD nourishes the deepest regions of my soul. It coaxes my inner magical child to the surface. Many of the songs make me feel like the Great Mother is speaking directly to me. As far as what the other reviewer "jenne" said, I don't think this CD is music just for the sake of music. This CD heals the soul and I highly recommend it.
-Bright Blessings! - Thea

A mixed bag.......2006-03-12

I truly wanted to love this album. And the lyrics are profound; they are deep Pagan poetry that touches the heart. However, the instrumentation leaves much to be desired; at its worst points, it sounds a bit like a lounge act. There's far too many chintzy sounding keyboards and too few acoustic instruments and drums; I feel the poetry would have been much better served by a more ecstatic world music sound, or at least one amenable to Pagan chant.

I did enjoy many of the songs on the fall and winter disk; not coincidentally, they were ones that tended to use guitars and flutes rather than keyboards.

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