Common Tongue

Common Tongue

Common Tongue

Editorial Reviews
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Call them the First Family of English folk music. Martin Carthy, his wife Norma Waterson, and their daughter Eliza Carthy make up Waterson:Carthy, and on their second release they create just as much excitement as they did on their debut. Individually and together, Martin and Norma have each recorded for some 30 years, exploring traditional music, but albums from the family unit seem to show a real delight in the three of them working together. Everything here is traditional; the magic is in the way it's put together--three voices, Martin's exquisite guitar, and Eliza's fiddle (with sparing help from a few guests). Whatever they tackle comes out simply sparkling. Every piece here is specifically from the English tradition--please don't go thinking of this as "Celtic"; there might be some relation, but there are also definite differences. In its own way, the work is as filigreed as Celtic music, just not as flashy. For anyone with the slightest interest in folk music, this is a must-have, and recommendations don't come much higher. Then again, folk music doesn't come any better. --Chris Nickson

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Step Into My World
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Step Into My World
    Common Tongue
    Manufacturer: Rebbe Soul Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Africa | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
    Adult AlternativeAdult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    AfricaAfrica | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B00004T2VO
    Release Date: 2000-03-30

    Tracks:

    1. Step into My World
    2. Open Market
    3. Open Window
    4. Radio Man
    5. White Rabbit
    6. Old City
    7. I've Seen God
    8. Ain't This Enough
    9. Give It Up
    10. Eliyahu
    11. Lewis Carroll
    12. White Rabbit [Dance Mix]

    Album Description

    Eclectic World Beat. Contains a riveting world music version of the Jefferson Airplane hit, White Rabbit. The title track, Step Into My World is about the mystical Kabbalah. Most of the tracks are world beat and rave.
    Common Tongue
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • JEALOUS!
    		 Common Tongue
    Waterson:Carthy
    Manufacturer: Topic Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    British FolkBritish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
    Traditional FolkTraditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
    BritainBritain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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    1. Waterson: Carthy
    2. Fishes & Fine Yellow Sand
    3. Broken Ground
    4. A Dark Light
    5. On Reflection

    ASIN: B00000591I
    Release Date: 1997-04-22

    Tracks:

    1. Rambleaway/Valentine Waltz
    2. Claudy Banks
    3. Rackabello
    4. Lowlands Of Holland
    5. Grand March In The Battle Of Prague/Liverpool Hornpipe/Wellington Hornpipe
    6. Meeting Is A Pleasure
    7. Hares In The Old Plantation
    8. Flash Company
    9. Maid Lamenting
    10. American Stranger
    11. French Stroller
    12. Polly's Love
    13. Stars In My Crown

    Amazon.com

    Call them the First Family of English folk music. Martin Carthy, his wife Norma Waterson, and their daughter Eliza Carthy make up Waterson:Carthy, and on their second release they create just as much excitement as they did on their debut. Individually and together, Martin and Norma have each recorded for some 30 years, exploring traditional music, but albums from the family unit seem to show a real delight in the three of them working together. Everything here is traditional; the magic is in the way it's put together--three voices, Martin's exquisite guitar, and Eliza's fiddle (with sparing help from a few guests). Whatever they tackle comes out simply sparkling. Every piece here is specifically from the English tradition--please don't go thinking of this as "Celtic"; there might be some relation, but there are also definite differences. In its own way, the work is as filigreed as Celtic music, just not as flashy. For anyone with the slightest interest in folk music, this is a must-have, and recommendations don't come much higher. Then again, folk music doesn't come any better. --Chris Nickson

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars JEALOUS!.......1999-05-11

    i want to be a waterson/carthy and sing those song with them- with the same emotion and ease! There's a real sense of love & belonging to the music here- a rare chance to hear what perhaps our ancestors did for ages- get together and sing their favorite tunes.

    Music Review:

    1. Concrete Sky [CD-single] [Import]
    2. Cri De Coeur [Import]
    3. Crossing Crystal Lake
    4. Dance Me in [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
    5. Dance of Honey Bees
    6. Dixieland Jazz
    7. Dream Of The Manatee
    8. El Santo Rosario De La Santisima Virgen Maria
    9. Erica Smith
    10. For Now

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