Mystic Harmony - About Us

About Mystic Harmony
Mystic Harmony is a trio of musicians described as having beautiful voices and instrumental artistry, who began playing Celtic-influenced folk music together in 2000. Our songs combine both old and new melodies with words that offer inspiration and comfort to listeners. Listening to bending and bittersweet notes and the mix of minor and major keys, we are lifted up by music that touches the heart and soul. We hope our music inspires a sense of mystery, wonder and connection for you.

Mary Anne Brundage
Lead Vocals, Harp, Guitar

Mary Anne is a classically-trained musician whose first love is folk music. She has undergraduate and masters degrees in music performance from George Mason University and has spent over a dozen years working as a professional music director for churches. All the while she had been hearing a certain musical "sound" in her head that she longed to express. Eight years ago she was lucky enough to come together with two other people that shared a musical vision and desire to create that sound in the world as Mystic Harmony. It began a journey of weaving friendships, lives, music, collaboration, leading and being led, and constant attempts to create that "sound" that would not go away. Each album is the next step of realizing it with more clarity and purpose. A vision that continues to unfold...

Janet Booth
Flute, Whistle, Harmony Vocals

Janet played flute from sixth grade through high school, and stopped playing to follow dreams of languages and travel, living overseas, nursing work, and starting a family. Years later, she picked up playing flute again to help with accompaniment in a small and supportive church music program. Mary Anne Brundage was instrumental in encouraging Janet to widen her musical horizons by joining the musical group that became Mystic Harmony. Janet is delighted to be part of the group with new dreams to follow. She has worked in hospice and palliative care nursing for over 20 years in the metropolitan Washington area, and her experience with hospice and compassionate care has influenced the music Mystic Harmony creates.

Janice Mawson
Keyboards, Vocals, Arrangements

Janice grew up in a family that loved music and encouraged the development of these gifts at an early age. She began taking piano lessons at age six and honed her talent by playing for choral groups, church services and wedding ceremonies. To help pay for college, she taught piano lessons, directed a children’s choir and sang in local restaurants. After moving to the Washington area in 1982, she set aside musical aspirations to develop her career in association and risk management. Her passion for performing was reignited in 2000 when she was recruited to sing at the Lincoln Memorial with “One Thousand Voices” as part of The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts celebration. That same year, she joined Mystic Harmony and enjoys playing and writing music with influences from her Celtic heritage.

Comments on Mystic Harmony Performances

"It has been some time since a vocal group has happened upon the scene to test the long standing position held by three or four of the world’s more prominent Celtic artists and performers. Mystic Harmony, a trio made up of Mary Anne Brundage, Janet Booth and Janice Mawson are very likely contenders. Their silky blending of Celtic, World and even, yes, opera on their new album Kindle a Flame will lull you into a megacosm of sweet emotion and crystalline beauty. Traditional Celtic songs, hymns, instrumentals, and folk music are their mainstay. Their cathedral-filling sound and elaborate echoing arrangements are contemplative and uplifting. I think that Mystic Harmony has hit upon a winning combination of songs and instrumentals that testify daily that there is still a strong dependence on faith in the world. There is always hope. Kindle a Flame is one of the best debut CDs I’ve heard in a while." - RJ Lannan, The New Age Reporter

"When I first received Kindle a Flame by Mystic Harmony, I was already dreading listening to it. With a name like Mystic Harmony, I thought I was in for some new-age torture. Am I ever so glad that I was wrong! I was caught off guard by Mystic Harmony's three beautiful voices and, as a lover of Celtic music, I instantly knew I had a CD treasure in my possession...If you enjoy Celtic music and can appreciate strong, passionate, yet spiritual harmonizing vocals, you now know about some mystics that can kindle your flame." - Wil Owen, Rambles (cultural arts magazine)

"The band Mystic Harmony played to a SRO crowd at Jammin' Java...CDs were flying off the shelves after the concert." - Daniel Brindley, Jammin' Java music club, Vienna VA

"Celtic inspirational music is the theme that Mystic Harmony explores throughout “Kindle a Flame”. They beckon you to take a journey, and a spiritual one at that, towards the center of your soul via their enigmatic melodies and lush instrumentation. Peaceful and cathartic, Mystic Harmony reside in Northern Virginia and have played Celtic-inspired folk music and ambient New Age for years. Truly an album that will make your body tingle." - J-Sin, Smother Magazine

“…I have been privileged to hear Mystic Harmony perform a number of times. Each time I can feel my spirit touched in a healing way. This music is beautiful and there is no doubt that the performers have talent. What really makes them special and unique is that talent combined with heart and soul! I could listen to them again and again…” - Kathy Persson, former Director, Point of Hope Wellness Center, Capital Hospice

“Whether the lyrics or melodies, the sheer exquisite beauty of Mystic Harmony’s recordings have universal appeal. Somehow, their music resonates with those seeking a Celtic “fix,” celebrating good fortune, coping with chronic losses and failures, or facing life-limiting illness. Those who listen to and immerse in Mystic Harmony are transported to a spiritual haven. ” - Mary Baylor, Congregational Care Nurse, Washington National Cathederal, Washington, DC

"We absolutely love Kindle a Flame! We are playing the demo you sent us non-stop and trying to expose as many of our customers as we can to this great music! Thank you sooo much for turning us on to this CD! Mystic Harmony is really enriching the lives of so many people around here!" - Lucia's Garden bookstore, Houston, TX