It seems quite incredible for a band that has built so much of its reputation on stage, but Live in Concert is Capercaillie's first live album. The whole thing was recorded on a single night in Glasgow, so it genuinely captures what it's like to attend one of their gigs. And while many artists fall prey to the atmosphere of the live arena by sounding more excited than exciting, Capercaillie sidestep that trap quite neatly. Apart from the occasional bit of crowd noise for atmosphere, this album does full justice to the delicacy and complexity of their arrangements (in particular the backing vocals) without resorting to slavish reproduction of original versions. The most radical overhaul of all is on "The Rob Roy Reels"; it was originally composed of two tunes, but they've dropped one and added five new ones to it! A more typical transformation, though, is the likes of "Bonaparte," which benefits from being subtly funked up, and features prominent wah-wah guitar by Manus Lunny, as do several other songs. He's aided substantially by a rhythm section that includes former Deacon Blue bass player Ewen Vernal. Fans of Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year Michael McGoldrick will be pleased to hear plenty of his pipes, flutes, and whistles. And singer Karen Matheson is featured more prominently than ever. Finally, there's also a generous amount of new and unfamiliar material, which should silence fans unhappy that it's been two years since Capercaillie's last studio album, Nàdurra. --Jon Lusk
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ASIN: B00006GODP Release Date: 2002-09-03 |
Tracks:
- Mo Chailin Dileas Donn
- Finlays
- Kepplehall: Kepplehall/The Osmosis Reel
- Nil Si I Ngra
- The Miracle Of Being
- Dr Macphail's Reel/Cape Breton Song
- The Weasel Set: Granny Hold The Candle While I Shave The Chicken's Lip II/The Weasel In The Dyke/Macleod's Farewell
- Inexile
- Iain Ghlinn Cuaich
- Bonaparte
- The Rob Roy Reels: The Road To Rio/Bulgarian Red/Shetland Reel/The Gesto Reel/Kiss The Maid Behind The Barrel/The Rob Roy Reel
- Coisich A Ruin
- Crime Of Passion
- The Tree
Product Description
1. Mo Chailin Dileas Donn
2. Finlays
3. Kepplehall
a. Kepplehall
b. The Osmosis Reel
4. Nil Si I Ngra
5. The Miracle Of Being
6. a. Dr Macphail's Reel
b. Cape Breton Song
7. The Weasel Set
a. Granny Hold The Candle While I Shave The Chicken's Lip II
b. The Weasel In The Dyke
c. Macleod's Farewell
8. Inexile
9. Iain Ghlinn Cuaich
10. Bonaparte
11. The Rob Roy Reels
a. The Road To Rio
b. Bulgarian Red
c. Shetland Reel
d. The Gesto Reel
e. Kiss The Maid Behind The Barrel
f. The Rob Roy Reel
12. Coisich A Ruin
13. Crime Of Passion
14. The Tree
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It seems quite incredible for a band that has built so much of its reputation on stage, but Live in Concert is Capercaillie's first live album. The whole thing was recorded on a single night in Glasgow, so it genuinely captures what it's like to attend one of their gigs. And while many artists fall prey to the atmosphere of the live arena by sounding more excited than exciting, Capercaillie sidestep that trap quite neatly. Apart from the occasional bit of crowd noise for atmosphere, this album does full justice to the delicacy and complexity of their arrangements (in particular the backing vocals) without resorting to slavish reproduction of original versions. The most radical overhaul of all is on "The Rob Roy Reels"; it was originally composed of two tunes, but they've dropped one and added five new ones to it! A more typical transformation, though, is the likes of "Bonaparte," which benefits from being subtly funked up, and features prominent wah-wah guitar by Manus Lunny, as do several other songs. He's aided substantially by a rhythm section that includes former Deacon Blue bass player Ewen Vernal. Fans of Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year Michael McGoldrick will be pleased to hear plenty of his pipes, flutes, and whistles. And singer Karen Matheson is featured more prominently than ever. Finally, there's also a generous amount of new and unfamiliar material, which should silence fans unhappy that it's been two years since Capercaillie's last studio album, Nàdurra. --Jon LuskCustomer Reviews:
Excellent live album due to updated (not rehashed) tracks.......2006-08-02
Capercaillie as a band has undergone many transformations. Althought the core lineup has stayed consistant for the past 20 or so years, they have changed their style several times. Now, in the 2000's, Capercaillie demonstrates that they are just as able to keep up with the fast paced music world as anyone else. Recently recorded tracks are played with gusto and finesse, and older tracks have been updated (or, in some cases, completely rearranged) for their current style. I find this to be the highlight of this album: old favorites redone with that new Capercaillie sound.
Of course, all of the musicians are in top form. Karen Matheson's beautiful voice stands out, as always. Old-timers Donald Shaw, Charlie McKerron, and Manus Lunny shine as they always have. Newcomers Ewen Vernal, Che Beresford, and David Robertson show that they are worthy successors to the members that they replaced (John Saich and James Mackintosh). Of course, Michael McGoldrick (formerly of Lunasa), another newcomer, takes center stage on most of the tunes, showing just how excellent he is on the flute and Uilleann pipes.
If you want to hear the raw talent of Capercaillie without the effects and cleanup of the studio, then this is the album for you. Both old time fans and newcomers to the group will be delighted by the sounds made here. I highly recommend it!
Twenty Years of Musical Delight.......2006-03-24
Must Have Been Quite a Concert . . ........2003-03-19
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