{"product_id":"9780988657854","title":"Peaceful Journey: Book One","description":"INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SHEET MUSIC FOR PIANO\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Mother's Heart \u003cbr\u003eThis melody is an expression of my intimate understanding of motherhood. \u003cbr\u003eI wrote it in the spirit of my grandmother, Tita.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutumn Equinox \u003cbr\u003eI wrote this piece one morning in October, while watching brilliant, colored leaves fall to the ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncantada is the Spanish word for enchanted. The beauty of the ocean inspired this composition. Like a beautiful woman, her cycles are determined by sister moon and her depth holds mysterious secrets known only to her heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiona's Dream \u003cbr\u003eFiona's Dream, was inspired by a fictional character in Morgan Llewelyn's, Lion of Ireland, the story of Brian Boru. In the book Fiona was a woman from the old religion who held magical powers. It is dedicated to the quiet strength of all women.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuiet Journey \u003cbr\u003eThis melody is an invitation for you to go on a peaceful journey within your mind. Remember that everyday has the potential of unlimited possibilities!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Light of Dawn \u003cbr\u003eEvery day brings a fresh, new beginning and there is always the unlimited potential for anything to happen. The brilliant colors of the dawn are like fire in the sky and the beauty seems to hold a soft powerful energy. I get a secure feeling that says, \"life goes on\" as I watch the darkness fade away and the brilliant sun shine through, to light the new day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat Glen \u003cbr\u003eAs I wrote this piece, I imagined myself on the Highlands of Scotland. I saw a young beautiful lass singing as she gathered wild flowers on the hillside. A young man sitting on a white steed was watching her from his view on the hill. His heart was full as he looked upon the fair maiden. The magic of imagination can take you to any time or place. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKincora \u003cbr\u003eAs I created this piece, I imagined myself in the 11th century, as a lady in the king's court, celebrating with dining and dancing within the stonewalls of Kincora, as the Shannon River flowed nearby, singing her song.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSagesse \u003cbr\u003eSagesse is the French word for \"wisdom\". Old things are beautiful because they seem to possess a quiet knowing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSedona \u003cbr\u003eNative Americans think of Sedona, Arizona as a place of magical power. Its beautiful desert landscape is decorated with deep reds and rich earth colors, giving it a spiritual ambience. Many people visit Sedona in the search of spiritual enlightenment and healing. It is one the most beautiful places I have ever seen on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerena \u003cbr\u003eSerena is the Latin word for serenity. Is there a place you know that when you are there you feel a soft sense of peace and tranquility? Maybe it's a memory from your childhood. I invite you to go there in your mind as you play this melody. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Emerald Valley page 60\u003cbr\u003eWhen I think of the Misty Isles I cannot help but envision a deep color of emerald green. I am in awe of nature when I witness the view of a beautiful green valley from the mountains above. Green is the color of the earth's abundance and all the gifts she gives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shannon \u003cbr\u003eThe Shannon is the main river that flows through Ireland. The ancient Celts threw their treasures in rivers as a gift of thanksgiving for nurturing their crops. An old Irish lullaby is woven into the arrangement because I think of rivers as singing a song of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVernal Equinox \u003cbr\u003eThe Vernal equinox is the day that marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is an exciting and beautiful time of year as the dormant awakes into pastels and deep greens and the creative cycle of life renews itself once again. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSantiago \u003cbr\u003eThis composition is a tribute to the \"Santiago,\" also known as the El Camino, a road known as a spiritual pilgrimage in the countryside of Spain. For hundreds of years, walk the Santiago to closer connect with God.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emerald Eagle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49873273028848,"sku":"9780988657854","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780988657854","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}