PAGAN DAWN is a collection of highlights from the extensive catalog of multi-instrumentalist and composer Medwyn Goodall. The album features selections from many of Goodall's more earthy-themed releases, including MEDICINE WOMAN, DRUID, EARTH HEALER and MOON GODDESS, among others. The listener can expect guitars and panflutes, South American rhythms and a soothing mix of new age melodies and nature sounds, all blended together to create a warm, inviting soundscape. Each of the selections features the artist's signature manner of pairing the essence of the natural world with new age textures, melding tribal and shamanic elements with Native American, Andean and Celtic influences to create his absorbing sound.
With traditional instruments and rhythms, Medwyn blends authentic world music with wondrous special effects of breathtaking beauty. Instruments include pan pipes, guitar, dulcimer, skin drums and flutes.
1. Talisman (from Medicine Woman) 5:48
2. Nine Maidens (from Druid) 5:57
3. Healing Resurgence (from Medicine Woman) 9:01
4. Eyes of Heaven (from Moon Goddess) 8:23
5. Dream Catcher (from Kingdom of the Sun God) 2:53
6. Realm of the Condors (from Kingdom of the Sun God) 6:56
7. Caliburn (from Excalibur) 7:48
8. Invocation (from Medicine Woman) 5:02
9. Lady of the Lake (from Merlin) 4:47
10. Pathfinder (from Earth Healer) 11:23
About the Artist
Medwyn has become a legend in the world of new age and instrumental music with nearly four million album sales to his credit. He has gained an international reputation for composing and recording quite stunning music. He is regarded as being amongst the finest multi-instrumentalist in the music industry. Inspired by nature, ancient mysteries and cultures, his music magically blends many acoustic instruments. Medwyn writes and records his music in his private studio in rural Cornwall.
He plays over a dozen instruments and has evolved unique styles of instrumental music, which are highly melodic, deeply expressive and very inspiring. His music connects to your soul and his melodies can haunt you for days.
Medwyn taught himself how to play the Guitar at aged 10yrs and soon discovered the ability to learn other instruments quickly. He now plays well over 20 instruments
In 2003 Medwyn became independent by launching his own new age record label ?MG MUSIC?. Whilst continuing to produce his own music, he also manages many new artists from all over the world.
In 2010 Medwyn celebrated his 25th anniversary in the music business. Few artists have produced as much quality music of such diverse styles and wide spread appeal. His output has been extraordinary and his growing list of credits is a tribute to a lifetime dedicated to his craft.
Credits & Awards
1990 The acclaimed Druid trilogy
1992 Earth Healer voted leading album of the year
1992 Medicine Woman 1 Sales in excess of 450,000, Gold and Platinum awards
1993 Way of the Dolphin Sales in excess of 100,000, Gold Disc status
1993 Great Spirit Sales in excess of 100,000 Gold Disc status
1994 Nazca. Best Seller
1994 Dolphin Quest. Best Seller
1996 King Arthur. Best Seller
1997 Clan. Best Seller
1997 Medicine Woman 2 Sales in excess of 100,000 Gold disc status
1999 Millennium Best album of the year
1999 Comet no-1 in the USA radio charts
2000 Rhythm of the Ancients. Best Seller
2003 Medicine Woman III. Best Seller
2006 The Sorcerers Daughter. acclaimed international hit
2007 OM. Best Seller
2008 Earth Goddess. Best Seller
2009 Medicine Woman IV Prophecy. international best seller
2010 Clan III. acclaimed.
2010 25th Anniversary special