The Mulcahy Family
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Mick Mulcahy learned to play traditional Irish accordion from his father and uncles as a child, and he in turn has passed his passion for the music to his daughters Louise and Michelle. The Mulcahy Family is the trio's debut CD, and although the girls are still in their teens they are already accomplished musicians. Fifteen-year-old Michelle, who plays the harp and the accordion, and 18-year-old Louise, who plays the flute and the Uilleann pipes, have won numerous musical competitions in Ireland, but their playing has none of the stodginess or academic stiffness that can sometimes plague frequent contest participants. Instead, their versions of these classic dance tunes are filled with a graceful charm that comes from a love of the music, rather than a desire for prizes. Mick Maloney, who's a friend of the family, produced the album and also plays tenor banjo on a few tracks. With young musicians as skilled as Michelle and Louise taking up ancient instruments like the harp and the Uilleann pipes, the future of traditional Irish music is assured. --Michael Simmons
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ASIN: B00004WK9I Release Date: 2000-09-12 |
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Mick Mulcahy learned to play traditional Irish accordion from his father and uncles as a child, and he in turn has passed his passion for the music to his daughters Louise and Michelle. The Mulcahy Family is the trio's debut CD, and although the girls are still in their teens they are already accomplished musicians. Fifteen-year-old Michelle, who plays the harp and the accordion, and 18-year-old Louise, who plays the flute and the Uilleann pipes, have won numerous musical competitions in Ireland, but their playing has none of the stodginess or academic stiffness that can sometimes plague frequent contest participants. Instead, their versions of these classic dance tunes are filled with a graceful charm that comes from a love of the music, rather than a desire for prizes. Mick Maloney, who's a friend of the family, produced the album and also plays tenor banjo on a few tracks. With young musicians as skilled as Michelle and Louise taking up ancient instruments like the harp and the Uilleann pipes, the future of traditional Irish music is assured. --Michael SimmonsCustomer Reviews:
You Will Be Hearing About The Mulcahys.......2001-08-03
Let me tell you, these folks can play! It was "mighty craque" we were a' hearin'. The music is always tight and perfectly represents the bouncy Clare style. I particularly liked the way Mr. Mulkahy laid down harmonies on the box, complementing the melodies wrought on the flute, pipes, fiddle and concertina by his daughters, who are both All Ireland on multiple instruments.
But the star of this show was the youngest daughter Michelle who is all of 16 years old. Her solo work on the harp is simply extraordinary, with chords which reminded one of a piano as much as a harp. Mick Maloney has expressed the view that Michelle may well become the finest traditional harpist Ireland has ever seen....high praise when one considers that they have been playing the harp in Ireland for a thousand years.
While the Mulcahy's first album contains just a wee taste of Michelle's work, I highly recommended this album for it's overall quality. The disc (which I purchased on the spot in Clare) is as bright and lively as their live performance.
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