Monday, January 21, 2013

Walking Stones: A Celtic Sojourn

Walking Stones: A Celtic Sojourn Review


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On this evocative disc of instrumental music, dulcimer player Ken Kolodner is assisted by guitarist Robin Bullock and fiddle player Laura Risk (of Cordelia's Dad). Walking Stones includes several traditional Irish and Scottish pieces as well as a number of original compositions. Subtitled A Celtic Sojourn, the album does indeed give a listener the feeling of going on a journey, mainly because of the otherworldliness of the material and the ethereal quality of the hammer dulcimer. From the dancing rhythms of "Father Kelly's," "The Bornish Polka," and "Reel Beatrice" to the gentle delicacy of "Clock Waltz," "Princess Beatrice," and the title track, this music is nothing short of beautiful. There are more than 30 pieces in all, most quite short; however, they are arranged on the CD to flow smoothly one to the next, so the briefness of the songs is never distracting. --Genevieve Williams

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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Music from Northern Ireland

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Friday, January 11, 2013

Solas - Live

Solas - Live Review


Song list:

1. Timmy Cliffords
2. Roger the Miller
3. The Beauty Spot
4. She Is Like the Swallow
5. The Maid on the Shore
6. Crested Hens
7. Big Reel of Ballynacally
8. My Parents Reared Me Tenderly
9. Pastures of Plenty
10. Patsy Touhey's Set
11. The Wind That Shakes the Barley
12. Paddy Taylors
13. The Newry Highwayman

Recorded live March 17, 1998 at the Flynn Theatre, Burlington, Vermont. 90 minutes.

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The explosion of interest in Celtic music has trained a bright spotlight on the Irish-American band Solas, whose eclectic menu of songs veers alternately toward American shores and back toward County Kerry. Solas Live, featuring a 1998 performance in Burlington, Vermont, filmed for Vermont Public Television, boasts no tricky camera angles or graphics-enhanced effects, but simply allows Solas's infectious music to take center stage. Vocalist Karan Casey (who later left the band to pursue a solo career) is in top form, spinning yarns to introduce the songs and then breaking into her pure soprano. Fiddler Winifred Horan surely ranks among the finest contemporary Celtic musicians, and her lightning-quick playing is truly breathtaking. Highlights include Woody Guthrie's "Pastures of Plenty," the very traditional-sounding "She Is Like the Swallow," and the toe-tapping "Big Reel of Ballynacally." And Seamus Egan's fiery flute on "Patsy Touhey's Set" will stay with you long after the disc is over. --Anne Hurley

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Monday, January 7, 2013

Beyond the Pale: Legends of the Goddess II

Beyond the Pale: Legends of the Goddess II Review


The musical journey continues, enfolding the listener in a place that is both ancient and new. Circle and soar over the moors with "Sisters of the Wind". Experience nature's wisdom (Answer Me with Silence) and smell the jasmine wind as the goddess of the sea guides you through unknown waters (Goddess of the Sea Mist). Read more...


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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Traditional Irish Music on Flute + Pipes

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Monday, December 31, 2012

Gentle Breeze: Celtic Music for Flute & Whistle

Gentle Breeze: Celtic Music for Flute & Whistle Review


This collection of pieces originally recorded for the Green Linnet label is ideal for anyone who loves Celtic music, the flute, or both. The music runs the gamut from fast-paced and exciting ("George White's Favourite/The Sligo Maid," "Kitty in the Lane/Captain Kelly/The Green Mountain") to slow and sweet ("Raibh Tu ag an gCarraig," "Gwerz ar Marc' hadourig Bihan/Autrefois Disait un Guerrier/Ton Derobee") to everything in between. There are quite a few standout pieces as well; "Gan Ainm/Emily's" has a traveling feel to it, and "Seamus Ennis' Jig/Connie O'Connell's" is an excellent flute and fiddle duet. The most exciting piece here, however, is "Paddy and the Bandit," featuring a fiddle and drum backing that adds considerable drama. Flute and whistle are the lead instruments here, so much so that it's sometimes hard to hear the backing instruments, but this is overall an excellent sampler. --Genevieve Williams Read more...


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Saturday, December 29, 2012

Walking Tune

Walking Tune Review


This CD is getting rave reviews from all who hear it. The arrangements of favorite Celtic and American tunes are fresh and lovely, and the familiar themes from Riverdance and "Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano" sound wonderful in this instrumentation. Read more...


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