John McCusker

John McCusker

Track Listings

1. Tommy People's Reel/Frank's Reel

2. Biodag Aig Macthomais/Mulqueen's Reel

3. Brigid's Waltz

4. Bobby/Bag of Plums

5. Rosin the Beau

6. Rose in the Heather/Does This Train Go to Bellshill?/Trip to Kilkenny

7. Craigcullen

8. St. Bride's Way/The Bouncing Czech

9. Radio Sweethearts' Waltz/Sandy Hall/The Camel's Hump

10. Air for Jakes

11. John Daley's Hornpipe/Bubba's Reel/Mcfadden's Handsome Daughter

Tracks:

Boys Of The Puddle
Mr. Andersons
Xesus & Felicia
Wee Michael's March
The Shetland Molecule
Khazi
Al's Big Day
kev's Trip To Brittany
Night Visiting Song
Emma & Jamie's Wedding
Yella Hoose

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John McCusker is best known for his job of playing fiddle in the current edition of the Battlefield Band, a group he joined in 1990 when he was 17 years old. Yella Hoose is his second solo release, and it's a collection of 11 original tunes composed in the traditional Scottish style. (The CD was named for the yellow house McCusker lives in.) McCusker has invited some of the finest Celtic musicians in the world to perform with him, and he proves himself to be a generous host by giving his guests plenty of room to shine. As good a fiddler as McCusker is, he sounds even better when he is trading licks with Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott on the lovely "Emma and Jamie's Wedding" or playing off the subtle harmonic and rhythmic variations of Fyace guitarist Ian Carr. Perhaps the finest track on this CD is the duet with English folk singer Kate Rusby on "Night Visiting Song," which features music by McCusker and lyrics by Rusby. Although the tunes on Yella Hoose were composed quite recently, they are infused with an ancient Scottish spirit that belies their tender years. --Michael Simmons

Customer Reviews:

soothing lively entertaining.......2000-09-30

john is an amazing artist. if you haven't heard his music before, be prepared to be dazzled!!! you could listen to this all day long! perfect for those nights with dinner guests or driving in the car, it will inspire you and motivate you to become as talented as John is!!! Enjoy!!!

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More wonderful music
superb musicianship
Musically outstanding, emotionally compelling . . .
Excellent Celtic fiddle album!
Another gem from John McCusker

Goodnight Ginger
John McCusker
Manufacturer: Compass Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Yella Hoose
The Girl Who Couldn't Fly
John McCusker
Heartlands
Wired

ASIN: B000087DRP
Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

Goodnight Ginger
The Big Man Set
The Cake Maker's Wife
Poodle Girl
Sean Maguire's
Shake A Leg
The Bold Privateer
Leaving Friday Harbor
Wiseman's
Oor Pal Davy
McGoldrick's
Wabazi Heaven

Customer Reviews:

More wonderful music.......2007-02-13

I fell in love with John McCusker's playing when I first heard him with The Battlefield Band. I'm sorry he no longer plays with them, but he clearly has the musical stature to succeed as a solo artist.

This new CD doesn't have anything strikingly new on it, just more of the same wonderful Scottish traditional and neo-traditional music. It features John's wife, Kate Rusby, on a beautiful song written for her by Phil Cunningham. Most of the tunes are either composed by John or are his arrangements of traditional tunes.

What's really exciting about it is to see an artist who was a technical wunderkind maturing into a brilliant all-around musician. I don't know anyone in this genre who compares with John when it comes to beautiful, lyrical, romantic tunes that don't slide into sentimentality.

I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 only because it's not quite as fabulous as his earlier recording, Yella Hoose, which will be hard to match.

superb musicianship.......2005-09-30

I had never heard of John McCusker, but came across this CD by chance, and had a listen (being a fan of this type of music). I was most impressed, and bought the CD.

John's playing is superb throughout, and he is magnificently supported by some excellent backing musicians. This is one of those rare albums where the sound of the different instruments blends togther seamlessly to produce a perfectly balanced result. Its the first time I've heard a fiddle and accordian playing together and sounding like a single instrument. Listen closely to "Oor Pal Davy" and you will see what I mean. Superb.

Musically outstanding, emotionally compelling . . ........2003-03-16

This is my second album by McCusker (the other is Yella Hoose) and his work stays at the top of my Celtic collection. It's emotionally compelling all the way through and the musicianship is outstanding. I listen to it repeatedly and my interest never fades. You can't go wrong with either one of these albums.

Excellent Celtic fiddle album!.......2003-02-26

"You can't judge a book..." And, sure enough, although Scottish fiddler John McCusker appears on the cover of this album sporting what seems to be a tufted mohawk haircut, this is not the goofy Celtic-pop fusion-fest such a picture might imply. Rather, it's a sweet set of original, inventive instrumental fiddle tunes (and one gorgeous vocal number featuring his ever-lovely partner, Kate Rusby)... A simple, understated album, and one that successfully sheds the sometimes-dour sensibilities of his old group, the Battlefield Band. Recommended!

Another gem from John McCusker.......2003-02-17

Any fan of John's will be thrilled with this new CD. There are many new tracks, plus a lovely version of Leaving Friday Harbor, and a stunning song sung by Kate Rusby. As with his previous solo CDs, the mood is upbeat and sometimes mischievous. The musicianship is outstanding. If you like celtic music, try this out, you won't regret it.

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mix of old and new

Heartlands
Kate Rusby & John Mccusker
Manufacturer: Pure
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Girl Who Couldn't Fly
Underneath the Stars
Little Lights
Ten
Kate Rusby & Kathryn Roberts

ASIN: B0000996AG
Release Date: 2003-05-19

Tracks:

Cloin's Farewell
Sweet Bride
Weeping Crisps
Fairest Of All Yarrow
Wonder What Is Keeping My True Love (Tradd Arr)
Leafy Moped
William & Dave Instrumental
Drowned Lovers (Trad. Arr)
Wild Goose (Trad. Arr)
Beer Garden
I Saw The Sandra
Let The Cold Wind Blow
Yodelling Song
Brownies
Over You Now
Round The Next Corner
Sleepless Sailor

Customer Reviews:

mix of old and new.......2004-05-07

Kate's website points out that all of her songs on this CD are previously released, while those of her husband John are new. You might consider buying the movie itself. Kate and John play 2 songs in a pub scene.

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scottish fiddling at it's finest!

John McCusker
John McCusker
Manufacturer: Temple Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Yella Hoose
Goodnight Ginger

ASIN: B000002NP0
Release Date: 1995-08-01

Tracks:

TOMMY PEOPLES' REEL/FRANK'S REEL
BIODAG AIG MacTHOMAIS/MULQUEEN'S REEL
BRIGID'S WALTZ
BOBBY/BAG OF PLUMS
ROSIN IN THE BEAU
THE ROSE IN THE HEATHER/DOES THIS TRAIN GO TO BELLSHILL?/TRIP TO KILKENNY
GRAIGCULLEN
ST. BRIDE'S WAY/THE BOUNCING CZECH
RADIO SWEETHEARTS' WALTZ/SANDY HALL/THE CAMEL'S HUMP
AIR FOR JAKES
JOHN DALY'S HORNPIPE/BUBBA'S REEL/McFADDEN'S HANDSOME DAUGHTER

Customer Reviews:

scottish fiddling at it's finest!.......2000-06-18

John McCusker's solo debut album is a cd very worth buying. Those familiar with the battlefield band will be well aware of his lovely compositions and his absolute genius with a fiddle in his hands. (He also does tin whistle, piano, and whatever else he chooses to pick up, it seems...) This cd is filled from beginning to end with beautiful airs and foot-stomping tunes that any lover of scottish traditional music or the fiddle will be sure to enjoy. From the very first set you can't help but be sucked in by John McCusker's personal, emotional playing style. You will enjoy this album!

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Global Celebration - Earth Spirit
Matt Molloy , Hopi Indians , Randrianarivo - Lahikoto , Gizra People , Nahawa Doumbia , Conjunto Campesino Cuyaguateje , Sebo , Alan Reid - John McCusker , Groupe Mariterangi , and Grupo Chicontepec
Manufacturer: Ellipsis Arts
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E4K93U

Product Description

Global Celebration - Earth Spirit // 1. Water Maiden Dance (Excerpt - 'Going Over') - Hopi Indians 2. Over The Moor To Maggie/Fred Finn's/The Hunter's House - Matt Molloy 3. Afindrafindrao - Randrianarivo/Lahikoto 4. Song About a Bird - Gizra People 5. Didadi Kana - Nahawa Doumbia 6. Guateque Campesino - Conjunto Campesino Cuyaguateje 7. Play the Bagpipe, Uncle John/Harvest, My Sweetheart, Harvest/The Monks Are Walking in Clogs - Sebo 8. Farewell to Whisky/Welcome Whisky Back Again/Let There Be Drams - Alan Reid/John McCusker 9. Faukura - Groupe Mariterangi 10. El Cascabel - Grupo Chicontepec 11. Sir Maa Badad/Makh Makh - Rais Najib Ensemble 12. Normu Jovna - Angelin Tytot 13. Fiesta De Los Pajaros - Alfredo Gutierrez 14. Maskarada - Noord Salina

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