Celtic harpers of old played the three musics: the music of mirth, the music of sorrow, and the music of sleep. Celtic music is a rich tapestry of these musics, and selections of each are presented here.

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5 of 5 Stars! "This is my new favorite CD. I'm now a huge Jo Morrison fan, thanks to this CD and other CDs' and books of hers I've bought recently. She has great style that seems to me to be JUST RIGHT. I attempt to emulate her style in my playing. Maybe someday! Her "Rights of Man" and "Choirsdains' Lullaby" are particular favorites. I don't think anyone would be disappointed in a purchase of any of Ms. Morrison's work."
         Lynda Michalski

"Throughout the entire album, Morrison weaves traditional and more contemporary sounds to create an atmosphere that brings to mind both modern coffeeshops and halls of ancient kings. Trite? No. Beautiful? Yes."
         Ellen Rawson, Femmusic

"Being a Scottish Country dancer, it was thrilling to hear Strathspeys played at an appropriate tempo and with a strong "Scot's snap" that can't help but stir the toes and heart.
The Three Musics is a delightful foray into the heart of traditional Celtic music. Sound quality is mellifluous throughout, and engineering/mastering is skillfully wrought. Musical textures, ranging from sparse and haunting to rich complexity, make this album a wonderful addition to your personal music collection."
        Jennifer Pratt-Walter, The Folk Harp Journal

"For those who like a straight-forward approach with lots of excellent sets, this CD will definitely appeal."
         Heather Yule, Sounding Strings

"The Three Musics is a delightful mix of harp tunes that should please any fans of the instrument. Beware, however: It may send you to your bookshelves seeking tales of bards, heroes and gods to benefit from Morrison's nimble, atmospheric performance."
         Tom Knapp, Rambles

"Morrison is at ease with this authentic Celtic music, and lends to it a sense of honest exuberance I find refreshing."
        Darin Kelly, The Harp Column

"This recording will be an agreeable addition to the musical collection of harp music aficionados, as well as those listeners who enjoy the soothing sounds of the Celtic harp."
        Dirty Linen

The Three Musics is mostly traditional music from Scotland, Ireland, and the Shetlands Islands, but Jo has written several tunes for it as well.

Track Listing

The tunes are included on this album.

Inverary Castle/East Neuk of Fife (Flute, Harp)
Fanny Poer (Cello, Hammered Dulcimer, Harp)
Chiorsdain's Lullaby (Harp)
Return of the Stone/The Shepherd's Crook/The Dogs (Fiddle, Harp)
Sleep Soond in da Morning (Double-strung Harp)
Clergy's Lamentation (Cello, Harp)
Arthur Bignold of Lochrosque/King of Laois (Harp)
Mermaid's Song/Lochaber No More (Harp, Shuttle Pipes)
Bonawe Highlanders/'S Ann An Ile/Willafjord (Harps)
They Stole My Wife Last Night (Harp, Clarinet)
Rights of Man (Harp)
O' A' the Airts (Harp, Viola)
North Brig' o' Edinburgh/The Goat and the Mare/The Old Wife of the Milldust (Great Highland Bagpipe, Harp)
Da Slockit Light (Hammered Dulcimer, Harp)
Kid on the Mountain (Harp)
The Three Musics (Cello, Flute, Harp)

Total playing time: 64 minutes

Several complete tunes are available. These files are big, so don't expect fast downloads.

Clergy's Lamentation (Cello, Harp)
They Stole My Wife Last Night (Harp, Clarinet)
Rights of Man (Harp)

A number of other exceptional musicians have also contributed to this album. The guest musicians are:

Cathy Alles Flute

Paula Glendinning Great Highland Bagpipe

Fred Lieder Cello

Walt Michael Hammered Dulcimer

Wayne Morrison Shuttle Pipe

Bobby Read Clarinet

Sue Richards Celtic Harp

Bonnie Rideout Fiddle, Viola

Rick Schmidt Cello

Ordering Information

To order The Three Musics, send check or money order to:
                   Jo Morrison
                   2537 Marston Road
                   New Windsor, MD 21776

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Recording Info

The Three Musics was recorded at Bias Recording, Springfield, Virginia. The album was produced by Heidi Gerber and Jo Morrison, engineered by Heidi Gerber. Mastering was by Charlie Pilzer and David Glasser of Airshow Mastering.

Artwork and Design Info

Artwork and packaging for The Three Musics and my triharpskele logo by Amanda Fisher, Pixelations, Inc. The album cover is Copyright © 1998 Jo Morrison, All rights reserved. The triharpskele logo is Copyright © 1998 Amanda Fisher and Jo Morrison, All rights reserved.
Neither the album cover nor the triharpskele logo may be used without permission.

	Cathy Alles	Flute
	Paula Glendinning	Great Highland Bagpipe
	Fred Lieder	Cello
	Walt Michael	Hammered Dulcimer
	Wayne Morrison	Shuttle Pipe
	Bobby Read	Clarinet
	Sue Richards	Celtic Harp
	Bonnie Rideout	Fiddle, Viola
	Rick Schmidt	Cello

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