Hilary Stagg was working as an electrician when he heard Swiss harp sensation Andreas Vollenweider in concert. At that moment, the Northern California native was inspired to learn all he could about the electro-acoustic harp. A few years later, he was releasing his own albums, using his knowledge as an electrician to amplify his instrument to suit the soft, dreamy music he was developing. Stagg also credits the sweet melodic stylings of Loggins & Messina, the Doobie Brothers, and the Moody Blues as influences. Over the course of his recordings, Stagg has grown increasingly accomplished as a performer and composer.
BEYOND THE HORIZON BY HILARY STAGG
After listening to the heartfelt, sensitive playing style of harpist Hilary Stagg, it's almost hard to believe that before turning to music he worked as an electrician. Stagg's instrument of choice is the electric-acoustic harp, which produces a sound similar to a normal harp, only with a tinnier, more reverberated effect. Self composed, produced and performed, BEYOND THE HORIZON is a showcase for the artist's beautiful, uplifting melodies. Including a stunning rendition of "Pachelbel's Canon in D," the gently flowing "Sunlight in the Rain," and the paradise-found quaintness of "Sweet Return," the album's silky smooth pieces almost guarantee repeated listenings.
1. Simply Beautiful 4:15
2. Forever and a Day 3:07
3. Pachelbel's Canon (A Variation in C) 2:50
4. Changing the Way 8:28
5. Sunlight in the Rain 6:08
6. Beyond the Horizon 3:31
7. Sweet Return 3:26
8. Easy to Be 3:49
Celebrating his sixth release, harpist Hilary Stagg unveils an exquisite new recording. Adding the sounds of Irish flute, electric fiddle and angelic voices to his uniquely electrified harp tones, Hilary creates a sound that effortlessly transports you to an unforgettable land of serenity and enchantment.
Listening to Hilary Stagg is to experience unimaginable tranquility! Through the captivating sound of his harp combined with flute and keyboards, Hilary takes you to a musical sanctuary where serenity, power and tranquility all await.
1. Heaven on Earth 6:47
2. Land of Oz 6:15
3. Before Time 3:44
4. Spirit Dancers 5:50
5. Island Sweets 6:03
6. Drifting Toward A Dream 3:18
7. Dream Spiral 5:09
8. Sunlight Returns 8:03
Stagg's eagerly-awaited fourth release furthers his ongoing dimensional exploration and romance with the harp. The one-time driver/electrician includes among his influences some of the sweet, hopeful seventies groups - Moody Blues, Loggins & Messina and the Doobie Bros. His soft, melodic style with its strong, inspired bass line takes the listener through an aural dream into an uplifting harmonic tapestry of harp, flute and keyboards.
1. Timeless Ways 6:16
2. Inspirations 6:34
3. With Me Now 4:36
4. The End is the Beginning 6:37
5. Prelude to Love 4:35
6. Simple and Sweet 8:20
7. Forever 11:16
Hilary Stagg had a gift...the ability to compose music so heavenly that countless people's lives were touched with its beauty. The light of this shining performer was sadly extinguished in 1999, yet he lives on through the music he created. This tribute album features eight of Stagg's most memorable compositions as well as three recreations by esteemed artists 2002, Andreas Vollenweider and Kevin Kern. The enchanting serenity of Stagg's gorgeous harp playing touches the emotions and illuminates the soul, taking listeners far from the confines of reality to that place of boundless dreams and fantasies in the farthest corners of the mind.
1. Land of Oz 6:12
2. Feeling it All 6:15
3. Forever and a Day 6:24
4. To Sleep on Angels' Wings 6:25
5. A New Beginning 6:58
6. Flight Feet and Root Hands 3:32
7. Pachelbel Canon in D (A Variation in C) 2:46
8. Kindred Spirit 4:36
9. Inspirations 6:32
10. Dream Spiral 5:07
11. Sweet Return 4:17
For harpist Hilary Stagg, SWEET RETURN was just that, a return to recording after a four year absence. This album finds him exploring new territory through the use of Irish flute, electric fiddle and angelic voices adding a texture that was absent in previous recordings. The all new material will thrill his legions of fans already familiar with his soothing trademark electric harp sound. Cuts like "Reflections of Love," "Thinking of You," and "Simply Beautiful," are indicative of the relaxing warmth that the entire recording exudes.
1. Sweet Return 4:17
2. Reflections of Love 6:21
3. Thinking of You 6:01
4. Forever and a Day 6:24
5. Homeward Bound 3:57
6. New Terrain 7:25
7. Simply Beautiful 5:20
8. Evening Song 6:26
9. Pleasant Dreams 6:15
After listening to the heartfelt, sensitive playing style of harpist Hilary Stagg, it's almost hard to believe that before turning to music he worked as an electrician. Stagg's instrument of choice is the electric-acoustic harp, which produces a sound similar to a normal harp, only with a tinnier, more reverberated effect. Self composed, produced and performed, BEYOND THE HORIZON is a showcase for the artist's beautiful, uplifting melodies. Including a stunning rendition of "Pachelbel's Canon in D," the gently flowing "Sunlight in the Rain," and the paradise-found quaintness of "Sweet Return," the album's silky smooth pieces almost guarantee repeated listenings.
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Celebrating his sixth release, harpist Hilary Stagg unveils an exquisite new recording. Adding the sounds of Irish flute, electric fiddle and angelic voices to his uniquely electrified harp tones, Hilary creates a sound that effortlessly transports you to an unforgettable land of serenity and enchantment.
Listening to Hilary Stagg is to experience unimaginable tranquility! Through the captivating sound of his harp combined with flute and keyboards, Hilary takes you to a musical sanctuary where serenity, power and tranquility all await.
Stagg's eagerly-awaited fourth release furthers his ongoing dimensional exploration and romance with the harp. The one-time driver/electrician includes among his influences some of the sweet, hopeful seventies groups - Moody Blues, Loggins & Messina and the Doobie Bros. His soft, melodic style with its strong, inspired bass line takes the listener through an aural dream into an uplifting harmonic tapestry of harp, flute and keyboards.
Hilary Stagg had a gift...the ability to compose music so heavenly that countless people's lives were touched with its beauty. The light of this shining performer was sadly extinguished in 1999, yet he lives on through the music he created. This tribute album features eight of Stagg's most memorable compositions as well as three recreations by esteemed artists 2002, Andreas Vollenweider and Kevin Kern. The enchanting serenity of Stagg's gorgeous harp playing touches the emotions and illuminates the soul, taking listeners far from the confines of reality to that place of boundless dreams and fantasies in the farthest corners of the mind.
For harpist Hilary Stagg, SWEET RETURN was just that, a return to recording after a four year absence. This album finds him exploring new territory through the use of Irish flute, electric fiddle and angelic voices adding a texture that was absent in previous recordings. The all new material will thrill his legions of fans already familiar with his soothing trademark electric harp sound. Cuts like "Reflections of Love," "Thinking of You," and "Simply Beautiful," are indicative of the relaxing warmth that the entire recording exudes.
