Mac Sinise - Shenandoah

McCanna “Mac” Sinise
“Shenandoah”
Director: Matthew J Blake

"With music so deep in his heart, unable to play drums now, Mac’s mother Moira suggested he get a harmonica, which he did, and he started teaching himself how to play. I have a dear friend, Medal of Honor recipient Sammy Davis, who plays harmonica and tells a story of learning to play 'Shenandoah' while in the jungles of Vietnam. I gave Mac a video of Sammy playing it, suggesting the Mac learn it. He did, and it was beautiful. Listening to Mac play it, I suggested that he ask Oliver to do a string arrangement to back him up. As long as they would have the strings at the session for 'Arctic Circles', why not do 'Shenandoah' also?
And they did…a beautiful version of this beloved American classic.
Thank you Mac. I love you."

Gary Sinise
Proud father of Mac Sinise

***All proceeds from album sales go towards the mission of the Gary Sinise Foundation to support the military, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.***

Produced & Arranged by Oliver Schnee (ASCAP)
Recorded by Bill Schnee at Sunset Sound Hollywood, California on July 17, 2023
Mixed by Bill Schnee at Schnaze Franklin, Tennessee
©️ 2023 McCanna Music (ASCAP) / Oliver Schnee Music (ASCAP)
℗ 2023 McCanna Sinise / Oliver Schnee

[sandramiddleton]

I can not wait for the CD God we have another angel and Saint in heaven🙏Thank Mac🙏See you in heaven🙏❤️

[debs]

I heard of his music because of the Ben Shapiro (Daily Wire) interview with his father Gary Sinese in November 2024. What beautiful music and what talent! May God strengthen his family too.

[judithsullivan]

I will never hear Shenandoah again without thinking of Mac and saying a prayer for his family.

[suedorfman]

I am sitting here with tears in my eyes, such a beautiful rendition of a
of this song. Thank you Mac for your gift to all of us. You are now making music with the angels.🙏🏻

[sherrieanorman]

What a mixed blessing. One of my most favorite songs. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[alicjap]

RIP Mac. You were such a beautiful soul.

[leonardhandzlik]

I am watching his father, Gary on TV right now. I admire Gary so much for what he does for disabled veterans. I went to one of his benefit concerts in Temecula. CA some years ago, but I never knew about his son Mac. I now admire Gary even more for raising such a wonderful, talented son, who was taken from this earth way to soon. God is with Mac in Heaven now. His suffering is over, but the world has lost a wonderful young man. God bless Mac, Gary, and the entire Sinise family.

[rockymountain]

Beautiful. RIP.
Prayers to your family.

[sherrytilton]

One of the most beautiful renditions of Shenandoah I have heard! How wonderful we have this from Mac. He will live on with his beautiful music!

[cards]

I’m here because I read Gary’s piece on Mac, and his beautiful gift for music. That never faltered and his talent allowed him to continue work on this album.
Prayers for Mac, and his family.
He as lifted up on angels’ wings, and he continues in music of praise for eternity.
God bless the Sinises. 🙏🎶🙏💕🙏

[ruthihoffman]

Closed my eyes and imagined him soaring on well-earned wings, free from cancer. Fly high...

[CathannSmith]

Mac Sinise left this earth too soon, but he will always live on in his music and I pray for his family.

[captainmoretokin]

I am here after watching Gary on the Mike Huckabee show. I wasn't aware that
McCanna started play the harmonica until now. This is the most heart felt song with a harmonica i ever felt because of Mac. I play harmonicas myself and after hearing this i will never play Shenandoah again. Flowers to Mac And every one in the family. God Bless all of you, And of coarse the USA. We need his wisdom more than ever.

[andreaandyoaklee]

On angels wings you fly Mac but oh what a precious gift you left. This is absolutely beautiful and touches the soul.

[vanessakammerer]

What a courageous young man he was, my thoughts and prayers are with his family, he was so talented and just a precious soul, thank you dad and mom for raising a fine young man, and sharing his battle, and his beautiful music. God bless you all

[stevekelley]

Awesome music ! Love the Sinise family for their patriotism and wonderful talent.

[deborahgray]

What an beautiful family RIP Mac your music will live on and you will be remembered. Prayers for your family

[janicefriedlander]

Absolutely hauntingly beautiful. Thank you to the Sinise family for sharing Mac's gift with all of us. May his memory be a blessing.

[alanincentraljersey]

This is so beautiful. I just heard of the loss today, and my heart goes out to you all. This is how I will remember Mac. 🙏

[sandidavenport]

Mac’s harmonica playing is so beautiful! What a wonderful talent!