Chris Conway - Celtic Gold (2014)

b. 5 December 1962, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Whether playing as part of a band or as a solo artist, singer-songwriter Conway always manages to retain his trademark acoustic guitar-based sound. Although from the USA, it was not until Conway began playing with UK-based musicians that he finally began receiving some recognition for his talents. Debuting in 1995 with the album Sounds Like Rain, Conway has issued solo outings on a regular basis with stand-out titles including 1996’s Flying Home and 2001’s Live! He has also released albums with Dan Britton, Chloe Singer and Judith Silver. Although known primarily for his aforementioned acoustic folk style, Conway often manages to break from the expected, and has issued additional albums in a variety of different styles.
These include world (as part of the bands Re-Orient and Jazz Orient), jazz (1999’s Breathtaking), electronic (2003’s Contact Light), and even new age (2003’s Ayurveda). As if Conway’s schedule was not busy enough already, he has also found time to play with a variety of artists including a stint in Vikki Clayton’s band.

"On Celtic Gold I have created relaxing soundscapes inspired by tales from Celtic mythology relating to healing. The music is original but now and then I have included some slow airs and reels inspired by traditional Celtic music. I have quite often used repeated patterns and phrases in the music which have a relaxing and almost hypnotic effect.

Celtic myths have a rich thread of healing and magic running through them and I hope this music will be of benefit either in healing treatments or just to give the the mind somewhere to wander and relax in an Otherworld of its own." ~ Chris Conway.

Tracklist:

1.Celtic Lullaby
2. Dian Cecht The Healer
3. Airmid's Herbal Cloak
4. Triple Goddess Of Healing
5. Connla's Well Of Wisdom
6. Otherworld Of Eternal Youth
7. Healing Hill Of Uisneach
8. Celtic Lullaby Remembered