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“Voodoo Charm” started as a melody that didn’t really belong on our Celtic album “Rising Tide.” It had a bit more swagger than shamrocks, a touch of blues sneaking into the mix. But after we finished the arrangement, we liked it so much we couldn’t leave it off. So here it is, our little Celtic rebel with a bluesy twist.
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“The Lone Wanderer” was one of the first melodies I ever wrote, and one of the last to finally get finished. It sat around for years, waiting for the right moment, until life on the road brought it full circle. Turns out, all it needed was a little wandering of its own before it found its way home.
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Annachie Gordon” by Loreena McKennitt has always been one of my favorite songs, written by an artist who’s inspired me more than anyone else. Its haunting melody and tragic love story have moved me for years, it’s one of those songs that can stop you in your tracks. Playing it as an instrumental, without lyrics, somehow makes the emotion even stronger, all the heartbreak and beauty are still there, just told through the notes.
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After seeing the movie Once, I completely fell in love with the soundtrack, especially “Falling Slowly.” It’s another cheesy love story with amazing music, made even better by the fact that the actors were actually falling in love while filming. You can feel that real emotion in every note.
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“Yesterday” is one of those Beatles songs that’s just pure joy to take apart and reimagine. When you really dig into it, you realize how beautifully simple and complex it is at the same time, that perfect balance that makes their music timeless.
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“Hotel California” has been one of our biggest arranging successes. No matter where in the world we play it, just a few notes are enough to make people stop and listen. There aren’t many melodies that create that kind of reaction, this one definitely does.
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“Carol of the Bells” has always felt like pure Christmas magic, full of energy, rhythm, and sparkle. It’s one of those songs that instantly puts you in the holiday spirit, and it was a joy to bring it to life on the Chapman Stick.
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“Secret Garden” was the very first song I ever recorded as a Chapman Stick duet. The moment we played those harmonies together, we knew two Chapman Sticks could create something truly special. It was an iconic moment for me, one that shaped everything that’s followed since.
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