Celtic Mass for the Sea

The reviewers say:
The Coast:
"The Celtic Mass for the Sea, with intelligent and moving libretto by Jennyfer Brickenden, is a work of grace and magnitude: it is a large, serious, forward-looking work... it is a living statement of an exciting new dimension of our contemporary Atlantic Canadian culture."

Halifax Chronicle Herald:
"Macmillan's score is as rich in musical imagery as Jennyfer Brickenden's compiled Celtic texts in verbal metaphor. In the rolling melodic lines, thundering rhythms and crashing climaxes, the sound and mingled motions of the sea are musically embodied from first note to last... And over it all, from time to time, the melancholy strains of the Irish pipes, the mandolin, the harp, the fiddle and the guitar waft over the surface of the music like wisps and tatters of sun-swollen fog."
- Stephen Pederson

Fans of the Celtic Mass for the Sea say:
"Reverent, Beautiful and Profound."
- Lynn P, Mattydale NY "Excellent!

That's a mass I can hear ten times a day! I just love it."
- Beate M, Burns Lake BC

"I live on the edge of the sea. I strongly identify with Celtic spirituality. This CD sings to me."
- Gloria R, Rockport MA

"Outstanding! Captures the spirituality of the sea; the wonder, the beauty, God's creation and renewal."
- Jean C, Kailua HI

"Incredible diversity of cultural eloquence."
- Teri S, Ayer MA

"Fabulous piece of music from beginning to end."
- The History Room, Kingsboro PEI

"Very refreshing. It really captures the wildness of the sea even in its tranquility." - Joseph D, Baden PA

"Beautiful recording. This will be perfect for lazy Sunday mornings."
- Susan B, Knoxville TN

"It is a blessing to have local talents who give us such splendid music."
- Niels F, Terence Bay NS

"A 'blessing' for the ear and soul."
- Allan B, Vancouver BC

"Was far and beyond my expectations; very good listening."
- Michael B, Huntington IN

"Exquisite." - Rosemary C, Prince George BC