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Meunier
Studio
6145 Hwy 57
Sturgeon Bay
920-823-2044
Dan Meunier
"Writing
and recording melodies about Door County since 1981"
You can call Dan and order any of the following, or Dan can send you a brochure of his available recordings. You can even stop in while you are in Door County! Dan's studio is in a charming little turn-of-the-century schoolhouse.
Below is taken from Dan Meunier’s brochure with permission.
CD Prices: $15.95
Tape Prices: $ 9.95
NOTE: If the album is available on both tape and CD, a "CD" is indicated. No "CD" indicated, then it's only available on tape.
Means:
"One of Dan's Most Popular Recordings"
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1 : A Festival of Christmas
Highlights of Dan's compositions and arrangements of "Oh Come Emmanuel," "I Wonder and I Wander," "Sweet Little Jesus Boy," and many more.
DM 3: A Festival of Christmas II
Highlights include Dan's arrangements of "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem," "The Holly and the Ivy," "Joy to the World," and many more. Chimes introduce Side B.
DM 4: Gladelig Jul and Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas, Joyous Christmas)
Includes less familiar Scandinavian and French carols and hymns, like "Behold a Host," "Paul and his Chickens," "Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella."
DM 5: Patchwork Patterns
Folk dance quality music. Includes some of Dan's arrangements and melodies of his favorite folk hymns and spirituals, such as "Shaker Hymn" and "Wondrous Love."
DM 6, DM 7, DM 8 and DM 9: Trillium, Daisy, Chrysanthemum and Poinsettia.
Soothing little melodies which celebrate the seasons of the year.
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10: Frohliche Weihnachten (Merry Christmas)
Dan's arrangements of traditional German Christmas carols. Included, "Silent Night," "Good Christian Men Rejoice," "Ode to Joy," "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring,"
and more.
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11: Footprints on the Shore
Evokes images of waves rolling against the shore and of animals and birds waking to a new day. Listeners enjoy the theme, "Shenandoah." CD or Tape.
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12: A Clearing in the Woods
Inspired in part by poetry of Robert Frost, Dan says these melodies set him to dreaming about long walks in the woods where nature weaves her magic over him. Listen for the hymn theme, "All Creatures of Our God and King." CD or Tape.
DM 13: Songs from the Heartland
This recording celebrates both Christmas and Easter through Dan's arrangements of carols and hymns. Highlights include "Jesus Rest Your Head," "I Know that My Redeemer Lives," and "Praise to the Lord." Listeners who enjoy hymns tell Dan this is their favorite recording.
DM 14: So Fondly Touched by the Moon
Inspired by the landscapes of Andrew Wyeth, this music reminds Dan of the old farms near Jacksonport.
DM 15: Starry Night
Inspired by Van Gogh's painting of the same name.
DM 16: Fanfare for the Exhibition
With a folk dance quality, these melodies are written for an exhibit of paintings and sculptures given by two of Dan's friends in Door County. Occasionally, phrases from Stephen Foster's songs are woven in.
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17: Journey
Though not a Christmas work, the music has a sprinkling of French carol themes, and gives Dan the feeling of daydreaming.
DM 18 Joy at Christmas
Traditional carols arranged for piano (Side A) and for an antique English pump organ (Side B). Includes, "How Brightly Beams the Morning Star," "Sing We Now of Christmas," "Silent Night," and more.
DM 19: Tracks in the Snow
This music expresses the tranquility Dan feels as he sits inside on a winter's day, and watches a quiet snowfall gently blanket the woods and fields. Listen for the folk theme from "Sweet Betsy from Pike."
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20: Walking in the Rain
Reminds Dan of the sounds and smells of walking in the country during a gentle rain. Listeners enjoy the hymn theme "Wondrous Love."
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21: Midsummer
Peaceful summers in Jacksonport inspired this music. Listen for the hymn tune "This is My Father's World."
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22: Twilight Over the Fields
Features three melodies which celebrate twilight over Wisconsin fields.
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23: On a Christmas Eve
Some of Dan's favorite carols and music of the season, including "Away in a Manger," "Cherry Tree Carol," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," and "I am so Glad Each Christmas Eve (Jeg er sa glad hver Julekveld)." CD or Tape.
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24: Afternoon in the Meadow
The meadows of Dan's neighbors are surrounded by woods and stone fences, and there, an afternoon concert is unfolding comprised of wind in the trees, flowing water from the creeks, and a myriad of bird songs. This recording is two impressions of walking in these meadows.
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25: Reflections on the Water
The wonder of looking into puddles on the sidewalks and seeing the world reflected upside-down is one of Dan's favorite remembrances, and these melodies celebrate the joy of gazing at the reflections in the water.
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26: Door County Dreams
The quiet moods of Door County are evoked in the first theme. The second theme evokes images of your favorite reasons for visiting: spring flowers, fall colors, rocky bluffs and sand beaches. Enjoy the surprise fantasia on the melody "Oh Danny Boy." CD or Tape.
DM 27 The Hour of Dawn
It is the time when all of life salutes the morn. Dawn is the drumbeat within our senses, connecting us with all of life. Listeners will enjoy the theme, "Amazing Grace" which weaves among the relaxing music.
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28 A Door County Christmas
Dan has arranged carols that his Grandma taught him, including "Joy to the World," "Gloucestershire Carol," and "Past Three A Clock." CD or Tape.
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29 Door County Voyage
Two impressions about the County, linked by the hymn tune "Praise God From Whom All blessings Flow." Imagine your favorite Door County places as you listen. CD or Tape.
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30 Cave Point
Experience the awe-inspiring majesty of Cave Point through the music. It includes theme and variation on "Finlandia" and "Ode to Joy." CD or Tape.
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31 Hymns My Grandmother Taught Me
A collection of 23 classic hymns including "Amazing Grace," "Praise to the Lord," and "How Great Thou Art." CD or Tape.
DM 32: Piano Peace
A bouquet of inspirational folk and sacred music, including "The Last Rose of Summer," and "Lord of All Hopefulness."
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