Red Rice

Red Rice

Editorial Reviews
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Eliza Carthy is one of the rising stars of the "new roots" scene in Britain. An excellent fiddler and a pretty good singer, she seems to have inherited her well-known musical parents' (Norma Waterson and Martin Carthy's) dual focus, striving to proclaim her country's rich folk heritage while also looking towards popular music for revitalization. Red is the more aggressive of the two CDs in this set. Her band uses reggae, jazz, '90s rave, and '60s folk-rock to spice up old folk songs and a few originals--some strongly imitative of early Steeleye Span and Fairport Convention. The winners of this set are actually the ones that stray as far from tradition as they can--mom's "Stumbling On" has a nice barrelhouse groove, and Eliza's own "Russia (Call Waiting)" pushes the electronic limits--and it's a grand time. Rice is the more solid folk set, and possibly the better of the two CDs. Backed by Saul Rose on accordions, the mysterious "Fontenots" on guitar and vocals, Ed Boyd on guitar, and Eleanor Waterson and Lucy Adams on vocals, this is straight ahead power folk, with lots of attitude and energy. Anyone who doubts this young artist's right to be in the British folk literati need only listen to the medley "Zycanthos Jig" to feel her grace, skill, and understanding of the music. Red Rice is an adventurous project for a young artist; and two full hours of music may have been a stretch, but the magical high moments are many and well worth the exploration. --Louis Gibson

Tracks:

Accordion Song (Accidental Saturday Night Kitchen Mix)
10,000 Miles
Billy Boy/The Widdow's Wedding
Time In The Son
Stumbling On
Stingo/The Stacking Reel
Greenwood Laddie/Mrs. Capron's Reel/Tune
Walk Away
Adieu, Adieu
Russia (Call Waiting)
Red Rice

Tracks:

Blow The Winds/The Game Of Draughts
The Snow It Melts The Soonest
Picking Up Sticks/The Old Mole/Felton lonnin/Kingston Girls
Miller And The Lass
Herring Song
Mons Meg
Tuesday Morning
Haddock And Chips
The Americans Have Stolen My True Love Away
Zycanthos Jig/Tommy's Foot/Quebecois
The Sweetness Of Mary/Holywell Hornpipe/Swedish
Benjamin Bowmaneer
Commodore Moore/The Black Dance/A Andy O

Amazon.com

Eliza Carthy is one of the rising stars of the "new roots" scene in Britain. An excellent fiddler and a pretty good singer, she seems to have inherited her well-known musical parents' (Norma Waterson and Martin Carthy's) dual focus, striving to proclaim her country's rich folk heritage while also looking towards popular music for revitalization. Red is the more aggressive of the two CDs in this set. Her band uses reggae, jazz, '90s rave, and '60s folk-rock to spice up old folk songs and a few originals--some strongly imitative of early Steeleye Span and Fairport Convention. The winners of this set are actually the ones that stray as far from tradition as they can--mom's "Stumbling On" has a nice barrelhouse groove, and Eliza's own "Russia (Call Waiting)" pushes the electronic limits--and it's a grand time. Rice is the more solid folk set, and possibly the better of the two CDs. Backed by Saul Rose on accordions, the mysterious "Fontenots" on guitar and vocals, Ed Boyd on guitar, and Eleanor Waterson and Lucy Adams on vocals, this is straight ahead power folk, with lots of attitude and energy. Anyone who doubts this young artist's right to be in the British folk literati need only listen to the medley "Zycanthos Jig" to feel her grace, skill, and understanding of the music. Red Rice is an adventurous project for a young artist; and two full hours of music may have been a stretch, but the magical high moments are many and well worth the exploration. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

An excellent look at both sides.......2004-04-22

Don't be fooled by the punkette look - behind the bright red (later blue/white) hair and piercings, Eliza Carthy has a deep love for the English musical tradition, a refreshing skill a blending it with the modern, and a remarkable touch on the violin. Add a rich singing voice with a subtly alluring accent and you've got a rare treat. With her previous albums and her latest (Anglicana) Eliza shows a beautiful talent to add to the English folk tradition; with the in-between Angels & Cigarettes she stepped into the realm of modern pop with some folky touches. 2000's Red Rice made an interesting compromise.

Red is the half that brings some of this material into the present day, whether she's rendering traditional tunes ("Greenwood Laddie," "The Stacking Reel") with an electric guitar/bass/drum treatment, covering Norma Waterson and Ben Harper, spicing up some folky originals in a rock context, or backing her fiddle with electronic buzzes and techno beats (as on the title track and the addicting "Russia"). For those interested not just in folk music but also its various adaptations, this set is indispensable.

And yet it's impossible to say which disc is stronger, since the Rice set is every bit as enjoyable & accomplished in its own way. This collection is taken along the traditional road, the kind of thing Steeleye Span did in the 70s brought to new life. The slow earthy "Blow the Winds" shows off her voice the most with just a minimal guitar backing. "Miller and the Lass," "Tuesday Morning" and the "Zycanthos Jig" medley are mid-tempo pub dances, bouncy and infectious even though they're mid-tempo. If there's one thing I'd change it's probably the fact that nothing really speeds up until the last track, but that's only a minor quibble. From reel to jig to ballad, every song is a gem.

Angels & Cigs also makes a good pick for the merely-curious pop fan, but I say Red Rice is Eliza's finest and widest-ranging album to date; if you want a real taste of the traditional in a couple different forms, start right here.

DON'T LEND OUT THIS CD!!!!.......2002-09-25

I was introduced to Eliza through a magazine review of "Angels and Cigarettes", and have been gobbling up since the first chords of that album. This one, an earlier CD, would have been more appropriate to start with: If you like more modern-poppy disc "Red", then buy her newer stuff. If you like folky-traditional "Rice", then step backwards. Neither is the wrong way to go. Just don't try to get this CD back after lending it- that won't happen. The tunes are infectious and fun on both discs, and people tend to whine if they have to give them back. (Only really problematic due to them being imported)

an amazing talent.......2001-08-15

I bought this album on a whim because the packaging seemed interesting -- and now it is one of my favorite albums. Eliza Carthy is an amazingly talented young artist -- she's an amazing fiddler and accordian player, a great vocalist and a truly gifted interpreter of traditional folk music. The album actually contains true seperate discs. Red which is more "modern" and incorporates electronic sounds, and Rice which sticks to more traditional compositions. While both contain mostly traditional material Carthy also writes a few songs -- which blend effortlessly with the traditional stuff. Carthy's voice is perfect on every track. And the instrumental tracks are equally beautiful -- I love the way she blends traditional fiddling and programmed in electronic sounds on songs like Russia (Call Waiting). It sounds very organic -- not at all new agey and she also proves that she is a talented musician on solo fiddle tracks like Haddock and Chips (which she composed). I can't rave any more about this album -- I would recommend it to anyone who likes traditional and folk music especially Celtic folk and English roots music.

it's good. you should probably buy it........2001-02-21

I sometimes worry that liking Eliza Carthy shows up my lack of ideological purity, but then I tell myself to get over it and not be such a snob. Even when she's more on her folk side than her pop side, she's pretty poppy, but if you're not the kind of person who objects to a lack of ideological purity, she's well worth a listen.

This double CD contains a good mix of her influences, with Red containing more of the pop/electric stuff and Rice the more straight traditional stuff. Since they come together it's not worth saying which is better, and I find it changes with my mood in any case. The emotional tone ranges from upbeat to somewhat mournful, with a good bit of wistfulness in the middle. It's good study music.

Carthy, British queen of folk.......2000-12-07

Carthy's Red Rice is a traditional album, mixed with pop, techno and electronica. Proves herself as a british folk queen and applause is greatly needed. Draws the adolescents in with her punky hair colors and glamorous piercings, and satisfies the adult's sound of traditional celtic music. Mix with Ashley MacIsaac-like fiddles and Joan Baez-like vocals and we have a divine treat for all music lovers! Two thumbs up. Way up.

Brilliant Music of Today, Outstanding New Music

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Brilliant Music of Today, Outstanding New Music

Manufacturer: Provident-Integrity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000FIR4WO

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Tom Rigney's Music Will Touch You In Some Way
Tom Rigney & Flambeau "Red Beans and Rice
This is a super cd

Red Boots & Rice
Tom Rigney & Flambeau
Manufacturer: Parhelion Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music
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Off the Hook
Metamorphosis
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Happy to Be Here

ASIN: B00000JNLL
Release Date: 1999-08-11

Tracks:

Swamp Feet
Adeline Shuffle
Moonlight on the Bayou
Mysts (The Mysteries)
Eyes of Love
Cat to the Moon
Fessin' Up
Oh Pauline
Bon Vin Doux
Rainy Day Waltz
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Ponchatoula

Customer Reviews:

Tom Rigney's Music Will Touch You In Some Way.......2004-06-09

Tom brings together several styles and rhythm but there will always be the Blues, Zydeco and Cajun influence. His music will
cause you to want to dance, and ,it may even bring a tear to your eye.
He is a master fiddle player who knows how to communicate with the listener. No one has ever played with more feeling than Tom Rigney. One reason this CD rates so high on my list is because Tom surrounds himself with top musicians. I guess the term is "tight" to describe he and his wonderful band. This is a must CD.

Tom Rigney & Flambeau "Red Beans and Rice.......2000-11-07

This is a really great album. Most of the songs are really upbeat with great rhythms. You can't help but tap your foot along with the music. It's great driving music!!

This is a super cd.......2000-06-20

This cd is even better than The Sundogs that Tom "RIGO" Rigney was with before.

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Eat Big
Red Beans & Rice
Manufacturer: Surf Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Blues | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000004B1S
Release Date: 1997-04-15

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Big Red Balloon
Spell , Boyd Rice , and Rose McDowell
Manufacturer: Mute
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004WSAR
Release Date: 2003-03-03

Tracks:

Big Red Balloon
Ever Constant Sea
Stone Is Very Very Cold

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From the Heart of the Port City
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Red Beans & Rice
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000860F1
Release Date: 2002-12-28

Tracks:

City of Gs
Come Up On It
Loud Pipes
Damn Damn
Get Off My Block
How I Feel
Im Ghetto
Unborn Seed
Soulja Boyz Theme
Bow Down
Whatcha Gonna Do
State Of Emergency
Stay With Me
Love Letter
Shake It Fass
We are Family
RIP (Oh Why)
I Thank God

Product Description

Seasoned Veteran Producers and Musicians Stanley Robinson, Phillip Bertrand, Ron Hardy, Earl Williams and Sonny Gaston comprise The Hot Sauce Production Team. They are combined with Shreveports hottest up and coming underground rap artists to bring the Shreveport street life experience to this 18 song compilation CD. The Heart of the Port City features Shreveports most flavorful rappers Big Poppa, Flu Flu, Lil Dill, CC Loc, Butterball, DC, CK Mon aka Versatile, The Soldier Boyz (Bay-B, Mr. Wootay and Mr Baw Baw), Pyqkle Head, Mon and Hoo Doo Slim. The CD also includes the hot peppered R&B tracks by singers Tic-Tac as well as Ron Hardy aka Tarumbae & Friends, featuring Charles McCray.

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Big Red Balloon
Spell , Boyd Rice , and Rose McDowell
Manufacturer: Old Mute
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

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red beans and rice
jimbo wilson
Manufacturer: cowboy x
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000MKBTOY

Red Beans and Rice and Other Songs of the Dusty Trail

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Red Beans and Rice and Other Songs of the Dusty Trail
Doug Newman
Manufacturer: Doug Newman
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000CA3NXY
Release Date: 2001-01-01

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