The Stone Sanctuary, Silhouettes of Zion

Track Listings

1. Before the Dawn

2. Court of the Patriarchs

3. The Narrows

4. Emerald Pools

5. Three Deer

6. Angel's Landing

7. Weeping Rock

8. The Stone Sanctuary

9. The River Virgin

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
For the greater part of her life, violinist Rebecca Ramsey has played in that glittering entertainment capital of the world known as Las Vegas, Nevada. As concertmaster both in the showrooms and the concert halls of that city, she has been surrounded by music of all kinds. The idea of composing her own music, however, did not occur to her until New Year's Day, 1999 after a brief trip to Zion National Park in nearby Utah.

An ancient, sky-high world, with its towering cliffs formed over the eons, Zion is one the most spiritually powerful places on earth. Rebecca was changed forever by what she saw there. Never having written music before, she immediately began work on a suite for string orchestra featuring solo violin, woodwinds, jazz piano, guitar and world percussion. She called this new piece The Stone Sanctuary, Silhouettes of Zion.

Another turning point came the next year when the Nevada Chamber Symphony premiered several movements of The Stone Sanctuary, Silhouettes of Zion in March of 2000. The music added a new dimension to the standard chamber orchestra fare by intertwining the intricacy of chamber music, the spontaneity of jazz and the broad expanse of a film score, The audience response was so enthusiastic that Rebecca was encouraged to begin recording the entire suite.

She produced the CD herself, conducting and playing solo violin with her own Glenwillow Orchestra, a group comprising the finest musical talents in Las Vegas from both the classical and jazz worlds. By spring of 2002, the project was completed. The Stone Sanctuary, Silhouettes of Zion was performed again in May by the Southwest Symphony at a concert in Tanner Amphitheatre, which is situated in the heart of Zion.

"The sight of those majestic pinnacles and monoliths of sandstone that reach so high they seem to touch the sky was my first inspiration to compose. Hearing the music played three years later in the exact place for which it was intended was a dream come true!"

With the art of nature as her inspiration, Rebecca seeks to express through her music our connectedness to the earth, to our own imaginations, and to the creative source within us. As Bettina Lindsey, creativity coach of Red Flute Retreats in Springdale, Utah later told her, "You have written the sacred music of Zion."

Product Description
An original work by violinist/composer Rebecca Ramsey, this peaceful music features Ms. Ramsey as solo violinist and conductor, with woodwinds, guitar, harp, jazz piano, world percussion, and a chamber orchestra of strings. It was inspired by the grandeur of one of our nation's treasures- Zion National Park in Utah. Dr. Paul Leon Masters, founder of the University of Metaphysics International, describes it as "music that causes the soul to flow into higher realms of beingness and Spirit-a perfect prelude to practicing meditation."

The Stone Sanctuary, Silhouettes of Zion,Rebecca Ramsey,Rebecca Ramsey,Glowing violin solos weave through a melodic tapestry of live orchestral strings, woodwinds, jazz piano, guitar, harp and world percussion.

The Stone Sanctuary, Silhouettes of Zion

Tracks:

Before the Dawn
Court of the Patriarchs
The Narrows
Emerald Pools
Three Deer
Angel's Landing
Weeping Rock
The Stone Sanctuary
The River Virgin

Album Description

An original work by violinist/composer Rebecca Ramsey, this peaceful music features Ms. Ramsey as solo violinist and conductor, with woodwinds, guitar, harp, jazz piano, world percussion, and a chamber orchestra of strings. It was inspired by the grandeur of one of our nation's treasures- Zion National Park in Utah. Dr. Paul Leon Masters, founder of the University of Metaphysics International, describes it as "music that causes the soul to flow into higher realms of beingness and Spirit-a perfect prelude to practicing meditation."

Customer Reviews:

"album of peaceful awakenings for mankind ~ Rebecca Ramsey".......2003-05-23

Inspiring violinist/composer Rebecca Ramsey sets the mood to visit Zion National Park in Utah with "The Stone Sanctuary, Silhouettes of Zion", this national treasure brings people and nature closer together. What better way than through music to express the spirit of suites and preludes within the realm of meditation and relaxation. Composing original works, Ramsey produced, soloed on the violin and conducted the Glenwillow Orchestra ~ with blends of classical and jazz interwoven very nicely into a musical fabric. The opening selection "BEFORE THE DAWN", has shades of composer John Barry sprinkled with melodic traces of "Somewhere In Time", one of my favorite film scores. Ramsey has captured the essence with her flowing way of composing, much like Mr. Barry. Another highlight pick is the last track "THE RIVER VIRGIN", has moving counterparts that leave you wanting more, reminds me of "How Green Was My Valley" and "The Quiet Man", both classic films from director John Ford. The album awakens a spirit of caring for your fellowman and helping others less fortunate.

Total Time: 47:48 on 9 Tracks ~ rebeccaramsey ~ (2000/2001)

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