Traditional Irish Fiddle Music [Import]

1. Kilfenora Reels

2. Single Jigs- John Joe's - Bridgie Mcgrath's

3. Reels- Rattigan's - Morning Star - Dublin Porter

4. Belfast Town

5. Reels- Mullins' - The Reel Of Rio - Paddy Murphy's Wife

6. Polkas- The Flower Of Edinburgh - The Stack

7. Reels- The Flaxen Broom - Dinny O'brien's Reels - Come West Along The Road

8. Reels- Austin Tierney's - I'm Waiting For You - The Boy's Of Ballisadare - The Five Mile Chase

9. Double Jigs- The Humours Of Glendart - The Joys Of Love

10. Reels- Down The Broom - The Donegal Reel - Peadar's Reel

11. Coming Back To Miltown

12. Reels- Mcdermot's - Tierney's - Lady Montgomery

13. Double Jigs- The Gold Ring - The Lucky Penny

14. Reels- The Reel Of Body - The Kerry Reel - The Sailor On The Rock - The Lady On The Island - The St

Traditional Irish Fiddle Music,Kilfenora Fiddle Ceili Band,Mci,World Music

Average customer rating: Classic 60s Irish dance album For Serious Irish Music Fans I'm an Irish man and this shows our proud heritage! Makes Me Proud of My Irish Heritage

Irish Traditional Fiddle Music (Reels, Jigs & Polkas) Kilfenora Fiddle Ceili Band Manufacturer: Legacy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Celtic | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Celtic | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Irish Jigs & Reels Celtic Dances: Jigs & Reels from Ireland Traditional Irish Music Irish Ceili Dance Music Irish Dance ASIN: B000002NQ8 Release Date: 1994-07-18

Tracks:

1. Kilfenora Reels
2. Single Jigs: John Joe's/Bridgie McGrath's
3. Reels: Rattigan's/Morning Star/Dublin Porter
4. Belfast Town
5. Reels: Mullins'-The Reel Of Rio/Paddy Murphy's Wife
6. Polkas: The Flower Of Edinburgh/The Stack
7. Reels: The Flaxen Broom/Dinny O 'Brien's Reels/Come West Along The Road
8. Reels: Austin Tierney's/I'm Waiting For You/The Boy's Of Ballisodare/The Five Mile Chase
9. Double Jigs: The Humours Of Glendart/The Joys Of Love
10. Reels: Down The Broom/The Donegal Reel/Peadar's Reel
11. Coming Back To Miltown
12. Reels: McDermot's/Tierney's/Lady Montgomery
13. Double Jigs: The Gold Ring/The Lucky Penny
14. Reels: The Reel Of Body/The Kerry Reel/The Sailor On The Rock/The Lady On The Island/The Stony Steps

Customer Reviews:

Classic 60s Irish dance album.......2005-05-07

The title, "Irish Traditional Fiddle Music," might give the impression that this is a disc of solo fiddling, but it isn't. It is 100% ceili band music (music for dancing). The band in question is the Kilfenora Ceili band. There were a number of great players in this line up, but I can't remember who they are (the original LP listed the group and members). One member that I do recall is fiddler Tommy Peoples, who you might be able to pick out in the background on some tracks if you are familiar with his sound.
Although it's great to see this classic album reissued, it is pitiful that the group and its members are not listed.

Recommended to fans of ceili band music and classic traditional Irish albums.

For Serious Irish Music Fans.......2001-02-15

Get this CD if you want to enjoy the spirit of real Irish music. Although this is released on one of those 'cheapskate' labels (perhaps because it is...) the rousing sprit of these bands comes through whatever deficiencies are inherent is ths kind of a collection. I mean, there are snare drums and saxophones on some of the cuts! But the lilting feeling and dancing energy is there. I liked the 2 or 3 vocal numbers a little less than the jigs and reels, but they were not unlistenable, and did not send me racing for the remote!

It is too bad there are not more sound samples - Track no.8: Austin Tierney's/I'm Waiting for You/The Boys of Ballisodare/The Five Mile Chase is wonderful. I liked this recording, and my Irish music-playing friends did, too! Ultimately, I prefer something like this to the typical post-Riverdance scholck.

I'm an Irish man and this shows our proud heritage!.......1999-11-22

I love the songs on this album and this will help me learn how the music effected the people of Ireland and helps with my report and teaches me about my proud heritage...

Makes Me Proud of My Irish Heritage.......1999-07-30

It is a great mix of Irish Music and would make any Irishmen Stand up and say he's Irish!

Average customer rating: Amazing debut....Natalie's first could be her best even today. fast fiddle! C.D. "Fit as a Fiddle" by Natalie McMaster Traditional Fiddling At Its Best Traditional Fiddling At Its Best

Fit as a Fiddle Natalie MacMaster Manufacturer: Rounder / UMGD ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Kurdish Music | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: My Roots Are Showing No Boundaries A Compilation Blueprint In My Hands ASIN: B0000003EP Release Date: 1997-03-11

Tracks:

1. John Campbell's/Miss An Moirs Birthday/Lady Georgina Campbell/Angus on the Turnpike/Sheehan's Reel
2. My Dungannon Sweetheart/Scaffies Cairet/Juniper Jig
3. Carnival March/Miller of Drone/MacKinnon's Brook/Lucy Campbell/Annie is My Darling/Gordon Cote/Bird'
4. Nancy's Waltz
5. Compliments to Sean Maguire/President Garfield/Miss Watt/Casa Loma C astle
6. 1997
7. Jean's Reel
8. I'll Always Remember You
9. The Girls at Martinfield/Bennett's Favorite/The Green Fields of Glen town
10. Counselor's/The Rakes of Kildare/The Lark in the Morning/
11. The Lass of Carrie Mills/Lennox's Love to Lantyre/Archie Menzies/Re elRechwall Forest
12. If Ever You Were Mine
13. The MacNeils of Udadale/MacLaine of Loch Buie/Colville's Rant/Pibro ch O'Donal Dhu

Customer Reviews:

Amazing debut....Natalie's first could be her best even today........2007-03-06

9 months after "discovering" Natalie and Cape Breton music I finally went ahead and bought Natalie's first release, Fit as a Fiddle. Like "My Roots are Showing", this CD sizzles with wonderful Cape Breton traditional music at its finest. Why does Natalie make this music leap out at you when so many have played it before?

I'm still trying to figure out why I've become so enamored with Cape Breton music and Natalie's fiddle--friends and family are equally puzzled.

To try to answer the question above, I think what Natalie brings to this music like few others have done before is this. Her love for both this music and the fiddle enable her to play with a passion and respect for the magic and true beauty that is Cape Breton Island music. The notes leap off her fiddle with love and a commitment to a style of music that Natalie seems determined to share with us knowing, like me, that the mere hearing of it will evoke a passion for it like her's. There is a confidence here too. Even at the tender young age she recorded this CD, you can feel even then that every note is played with a certainty that it is exactly the way it's supposed to sound. I'm amazed at how her music affects me, and I'm probably not alone!

As for this CD, her debut, it surprises and delights. You can hear the talent and the passion even then. Amazing...

fast fiddle!.......2007-02-12

This is a nice CD if you like fiddle. Natalie has her own style that makes her rock! I think she is great on every CD that I have.

C.D. "Fit as a Fiddle" by Natalie McMaster.......2005-08-13

If you like fiddle music by one of Canada's best, you will love this

Traditional Fiddling At Its Best.......2002-02-07

I love the way Natalie MacMaster plays the fiddle, and this cd shows Natalie at her best. Except that hearing her live in concert really shows Natalie at her best. My wife and I have all of Natalie's cds and we rank her as probably our favorite artist of ANY genre. Although some of the more modern tunes that Natalie tries on her other cds are quite interesting, the traditional Cape Breton/Scottish fiddle tunes of "Fit as a Fiddle" show off her virtuoso style and complete command of the fiddle. The tunes are lovely and they make you want to dance, even if like me, you have two left feet. I love this cd!

Traditional Fiddling At Its Best.......2002-02-07

I love the way Natalie MacMaster plays the fiddle, and this cd shows Natalie at her best. Except that hearing her live in concert really shows Natalie at her best. My wife and I have all of Natalie's cds and we rank her as probably our favorite artist of ANY genre. Although some of the more modern tunes that Natalie tries on her other cds are quite interesting, the traditional Cape Breton/Scottish fiddle tunes of "Fit as a Fiddle" show off her virtuoso style and complete command of the fiddle. The tunes are lovely and they make you want to dance, even if like me, you have two left feet. I love this cd!

Average customer rating: wonderful music Good musicians Excellent Irish Fiddle Festival Recording The fiddle at its best! Toe Tapping

Fiddle Sticks: Irish Traditional Music from Donegal Various Artists Manufacturer: Nimbus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Milestone At The Garden: Irish Fiddle Masters From The 78 RPM Era High Part of the Road Irish Traditional Fiddle Music (Reels, Jigs & Polkas) Celebrated Recordings Play On... ASIN: B0000037EC Release Date: 1992-12-02

Tracks:

1. The Boys Of Malin/The Gravel Walks (Reels) - Ciaran Tourish/Dermot McLaughlin
2. Stirling Castle/Miss Ramsey (Strathspey & Reel) - Ciaran Tourish/Dermot McLaughlin/Seamus Glackin/Kevin Glackin
3. Farrell O'Gara/Ciaran O'Reilly (Reels) - Tommy Peoples/Seamus Gibson
4. Two Jigs - Tommy Peoples
5. Gusty's Frolicks (Jig) - Ciaran Tourish/Dermot McLaughlin/Seamus Glackin/Kevin Glackin
6. The Glen Road To Carrick (Reel) - Seamus Glackin
7. The King Of The Pipers/Frainc A'Phoill (Jigs) - Ciaran Tourish/Dermot McLaughlin/Seamus Glackin/Kevin Glackin
8. The Jug Of Punch/John Stewart (Reels) - Tommy Peoples
9. The Pinch Of Snuff/The Wild Irishman (Reels) - Ciaran Tourish/Dermot McLaughlin/Seamus Glackin/Kevin Glackin
10. The Lord Of Mayo (Air) - Kevin Glackin
11. The Mullingar Races/The Pigeon On The Gate (Reels) - Proinsias O Maonaigh/Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh/Paula Doohan/Liz Doherty
12. The Turnpike/The Shetland Fiddler/The Boys Of Malin (Reels) - Paula Doohan/Liz Doherty
13. Two Mazurkas - Proinsias O Maonaigh/Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh
14. The Silver Spire/The Boys Of Ballisadare (Reels) - Tommy Peoples
15. Tripping Up The Stairs/The Gravel Walks (Reels) - Ciaran Tourish/Dermot McLaughlin
16. The Wedding Jig - Dermot McLaughlin
17. The Fantastic Reel/McFarely's Reel/Miss Ramsey (Reels) - Ciaran Tourish/Dermot McLaughlin/Tommy Peoples/Seamus Gibson/Seamus Glackin/Kevin Glackin
18. The Jig Of Slurs/The Irish Washerwoman/The Atholl Highlanders (Jigs) - Ciaran Tourish/Dermot McLaughlin/Tommy Peoples/Seamus Glackin/Kevin Glackin/Proinsias O Maonaigh...
19. The Wise Maid/Macleod's Reel/The Boys Of Malin (Reels) - Ciaran Tourish/Dermot McLaughlin/Tommy Peoples/Seamus Glackin/Kevin Glackin/Proinsias O Maonaigh...

Customer Reviews:

wonderful music.......2007-05-08

This music is an enthralling taste of Irish fiddle music. Extremely entertaining. This review is coming from an avid Irish fiddle player

Good musicians .......2007-01-13

I bought this as a gift for my son, but I highly recommend the "Fiddlesticks" to anyone, no matter which CD it is. We really enjoy their music.

Excellent Irish Fiddle Festival Recording.......2005-12-04

If you want to hear Irish fiddle by itself or in combination with other fiddles, or wish to practice along with a strong recorded fiddle lead, this is a remarkable CD. When you are playing a strong and only lead in a tune, it takes exceptional skill to not make the little errors that get missed playing in musical groups or jam sessions. This CD demonstrates this uncommon precision.

I have spent many hours and drank more than a few gallons of the good stuff to lubricate my playing practicing guitar, bouzouki and bodhran to these tracks. This CD was recorded in 1991 at the "Fiddlesticks Festival" organized by the Traditional Music Society of University College Cork, and includes well known fiddle players within Ireland, such as the legendary Tommy Peoples. There is also the lovely Mairead ni Mhaonaigh and Ciaran Tourish of Altan contributing several tracks. The well knowned Glackin family of Dublin is represented by brothers Seamus and Kevin. I would especially recommend the first track duet, "The Boys of Malin, The Gravel Walks" reels for amazing double lead and counterpoint playing. The last track is very spirited, the typical everyone on stage at the end of a concert, "The Wise Maid, McCloud's Reel, The Boys of Malin."

If you love the old tunes in the old way with "naked fiddle" or the small groups that would play in pubs and at family gatherings, you will love this CD.

The fiddle at its best!.......2005-08-05

The best fiddle music CD out there. Very real, with live performances and no new-agey extras.

Toe Tapping.......2004-01-27

A good variety of Irish fiddle music that has the spirit to start your toes tapping. Great music to accompany jogging on a treadmill or any aerobic exercise.

Average customer rating: Acoustic stringed instrument lovers, take note! Both original and traditional compositions of mountain melodies A fan from Arlington, VA.

Land of the Sky Al Petteway & Amy White Manufacturer: Maggie's Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Acoustic Journey Winter Tidings The Waters and the Wild Whispering Stones Shades Of Blue ASIN: B0007KIGAO Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

1. Land of the Sky 2:58
2. Black Bear's Picnic 4:16
3. Shady Grove 4:39
4. Across the Blue Mountains 4:11
5. Bobcat in the Brambles 3:03
6. Sunny Day 3:08
7. Pretty Polly 4:00
8. A Walk in the Woods 4:20
9. Western Highlands 3:30
10. Wafaring Stranger 4:33
11. The Cuckoo 2:42
12. Swannanoa 4:44
13. Ryan's Rambles 4:05
14. Trillium Waltz 2:33

Album Description

The Southern Appalachian Mountains come alive in this recording of original compositions & traditional mountain melodies on Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Celtic Harp, Banjo, Fiddle, Irish Bouzouki, Fretless Bass, Vocals and Percussion.Instrumentation that includes:Al: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Irish Bouzouki, Fretless Bass, Vocals & Percussion;Amy: Acoustic Guitar, Celtic Harp, Mandolin, Vocals & Percussion;Joe Ebel: Violin.

Customer Reviews:

Acoustic stringed instrument lovers, take note!.......2005-10-20

My first introduction to Al Petteway and Amy White was the "acoustic Journey" album that I received by donating to National Public Radio. As an acoustic guitarist myself, I really appreciated the great talent and wonderful arrangements. Curious, I checked Amazon.com for more of their music and was attracted to "Land of the Sky" which focused more on southern Appalachian folk music, albeit in a more stylized form. Still, I found it very soothing and at times, emotional, especially the intrumental version of "Shady Grove". I also bought the "Holiday Sampler" because it's a wonderful alternative to the traditional music-box albums I normally play at Christmas time. I'd give it three thumbs up if I had them!

Both original and traditional compositions of mountain melodies .......2005-08-07

When the Scots, Irish, Welch, and English settlers populated the mountain valleys, hills, and mountains of Southern Appalachia, they brought their music with them as an integral part of their culture. In Land Of The Sky, Al Petteway and Amy White deftly collaborate to memorably perform within that Southern Appalachian music tradition and heritage for the benefit and delight of a new generation of listeners with recorded performances that include both original and traditional compositions of mountain melodies played on acoustic guitars, the mandolin, the Celtic harp, the banjo, fiddles, the Irish Bouzouki, Fretless Bass, percussion, and vocals. Entertaining listening with a total running time of 53:06, the fourteen pieces comprising this outstanding and recommended CD for personal, music department, and community library New Age & Contemporary Folk Music collections include Black Bear's Picnic (4:16); Shady Grove (4:39); Across the Blue Mountains (4:11); Bobcat in the Brambles (3:03); Sunny Day (3:08); Pretty Polly (4:00); A Walk in the Woods (4:20); Western Highlands (3:30); Wayfaring Stranger (4:33); The Cuckoo (2:42); Swannanoa (4:44); Ryan's Rambles (4:05); Trillium Waltz (2:33); and the title piece, Land of the Sky (2:58).

A fan from Arlington, VA........2005-05-05

While I do not consider myself an expert in acoustic guitar music, I have over the years collected and listened to a lot of such music. Like most everyone, I know what I like, and I like the music of Al Petteway and Amy White a great deal.

This CD may be their best. It is musically rich and as all are of their CDs, it is innovative. A good example of that is their version of the standard folk song, "Pretty Polly".

There is not a bad cut on the CD, and like other great artists, the CD's theme of an Appalachian journey not only holds together, it works quite well. I have listened to this CD over and over and find something new every time. This is one to buy and keep.

Average customer rating: Amazing energy Spread the Love A fine fiddle The best since the first one....

Play On... Celtic Fiddle Festival Manufacturer: Green Linnet ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Scottish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Celtic Fiddle Festival Celtic Fiddle Festival: Encore Rendezvous The Celtic Fiddle Of Liz Knowles Fiddle Sticks: Irish Traditional Music from Donegal ASIN: B0007QS4RS Release Date: 2005-03-15

Tracks:

1. La Belle Catherine/Le Step A Ti-Phonse/Reel A Toto
2. Leaving Brittany
3. Stan Chapman's Jig/Arthur Darley's Swedish Jig
4. Ar Bonomig/Dans Fisel
5. Maison De Glace/Le Printemps
6. Itzikel
7. Reel A Tido/La Rachoudine
8. Promenade/Sonny's Mazurka
9. Lord Galway's Lamentation/Planxty Whitbread
10. A March/Al Letanant Schmitt/Meloudia
11. O Carolan's Concerto/Loftus Jones
12. An Droiou

Amazon.com

The original trio was founded Kevin Burke (Ireland), Christian le Maître (Brittany), and Johnny Cunningham (Scotland). Cunningham¹s untimely death in late 2003 left the ensemble heartbroken and artistically in the lurch, so it is a pleasure to see them back in action. The new member is André Brunet, a Quebec-born fiddler whose searing double-stops, bouncy rhythmic aplomb and high spirits have helped Burke, le Maître and guitarist/fiddler Ged Foley to, well, play on. Taped during live performances in Portland, Oregon, the twelve tracks contain tunes from each player¹s native country plus another from Israel. Each of the Celtic sources offer a profusion of dance styles and reflective slow airs and these are well represented. But a stately interpretation of Carolan's Concerto, in which ancient Irish harp music mixes with baroque compositional styles, and Leaving Brittany, a piece composed by Cunningham about wishing safe passage to departed friends, are particularly memorable. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Amazing energy.......2006-11-30

This CD contains some old favorites (Itzikel & O'Carolan's Concerto) as well as Andre Brunet's amazingly energetic La Belle Catherine/Le Step a Ti-Phonse/Reel a Toto. I saw them perform recently in Somerville, Massachusetts. Andre's percussion (foot stomping) is brilliant and to watch him is truly exhausting. That energy and joie de vivre comes across on the CD. This is the CD to give to potential new fans - as Kevin would say - you can do your Christmas shopping early.

Spread the Love.......2006-03-03

This is an awesome awesome awesome CD! I loaned it to someone who loaned it to someone else who loaned it to someone else and I can't seem to get it back. I'm probably going to have to order another. Oh well, at least I'm contributing to the betterment of society!

A fine fiddle.......2005-04-21

The Celtic Fiddle Festival is a live ensemble comprising Kevin Burke, Christian Lemaire and new member Andre Bruent on fiddles with Ged Foley on guitar and fiddle. This album is their dedication to one of the founding members of the band, fiddler Johnny Cunningham, who sadly passed away in December 2003. Johnny had a special warmth in his playing and his passing was a great loss to the traditional folk scene.

The tracks chosen on this the band's fourth album derive from a wide range of sources and include traditional tunes from Quebec, Brittany, Eastern Europe and Ireland, and tunes written by Johnny Cunningham, Jerry Holland and Turlough O'Carolan among others.

It's a lively lyrical affair jam-packed with medleys and airs that display the immense talent and solid partnership of these great musicians. Despite the instrumentation being rather one-sided, it works well and doesn't really leave one wishing there were other instruments as well.

The recording quality is clear and full, and the high relative recorded level of the music means the audience is totally unobtrusive.

The best since the first one...........2005-03-18

... and while I have a bias towards the first (cf. the credits), I have to say as objectively as I can that this is as good as that one. CFF is a live act, and this line-up represents the fourth version of the ensemble. Out of the starting gate, Burke, Cunningham and LeMaitre were quite competitive (ask Pete the engineer or L.Fetters) and that made for an incredible evening of music, especially with John McGann on board. Having nearly resulted in multiple homicide, though, thebaton was passed to Natalie MacMaster, Brian McNeil and Martin Hayes with Tony McManus on board with guitar. That was the 5 star line-up. Unfortunately, they were not recorded, one of the rare vapour-locks in Green Linnet's history. Recognizing a franchise when they saw one, B & C & L reformed with Ged Foley, late of England's House Band on board for the 6 string rhythm work. The ensuing CDs from this line up gradually became more showcases for party-pieces and grandstanding than evoking anything inspirationally creative.
Death has a way of changing that. Cunningham passed tragically at a younger age than his countenance would suggest. It was a loss that took from Scots' music its very best fiddle player. He had been the one who jump started the renaissance of the tradition, much as Burke had been there with the Bothy Band as Irish music found a new life. But the fire in this line-up was fairly dim. Only LeMaitre seemed willing and able to reconsider what his tradition could articulate. All the same, Johnny's loss was profound.
This new configuration brings La Bottine Sourriant's Andre Brunet to the lineup, and brilliantly underscores the Breton-Quebecois connection. Burke isn't so much relegated to the sidelines as actually given an opportunity to stretch again as he hasn't in ages. He's terrific. The chemistry here works toward LeMaitre's strong suit and he takes the reins as he always has in concert, with subtle and supple power and grace. Brunet takes the melancholis soul of Le Maitre and adds the joie you'd find in LBS or Ad Vielle Que Pourra or any street musician in Vieux Quebec worth his sel. Foley holds down the rhythm with assured skill.
Playing before Burke's hometown audience in Portland also brings out the best in the three of them, and one wonders how the dynamic might shift were the recording made in Aylmer, Richelieu or Quimper. No matter, the goods are delivered here, and along with Altan's LOCAL GROUND, this is a very welcome release during the Yanks' green sweater season.

Average customer rating: Bullock is a first class musician of breathtaking ability WOW!!! Excellent!

Midnight Howl Robin Bullock Manufacturer: Maggie's Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Between Earth and Sky The Enchanted Woods Green Fields: Celtic Music For Cittern & Guitar A Guitar for Christmas Greenfire: A Celtic String Ensemble ASIN: B000003JMD Release Date: 1995-10-03

Tracks:

1. John Mackenzie's Fancy
2. AR Eirinn Ni 'Neosfainn Ce Hi (For Ireland I'd Not Tell Her Name)
3. Jaybird Suite: Coffin, Little Brown/Bonaparte, Madame/Jaybird/Drink Sha
4. Spider
5. Carrickfergus
6. Bob and Margie's Waltz
7. Rascal's Castle
8. Ash Grove Suite: Ash Grove/Three Ravens/Morgan Megan/Planxty Tom Bombad
9. Maho Snaps/Port of Call/Midnight Howl
10. Belle of Lexington/Forty Miles to Louisville
11. Lost Hollow Lament

Customer Reviews:

Bullock is a first class musician of breathtaking ability.......2004-06-29

I was familiar with Robin's work with the eclectic acoustic trio, Helicon, and I even had the great honor of his musical accompaniment at a local art fair gig once. Knowing about his mastery of many instruments, I've been wanting to get this album of his for quite some time. Robin plays nine different instruments on "Midnight Howl." Steve Bloom's percussion is right on, and we also hear some expert bodhran, wooden flute and Celtic harp from Myron Bretholz, Chris Norman and Sue Richards, respectively. No slouches there! The CD starts with a lively "John MacKenzie's Fancy" that imparts a rhythmic intensity that is very powerful. Throughout the journey, he follows his quick paced romps with leisurely musical strolls. Arrangements are well thought out, and it's a true pleasure to hear the genesis of 8-minute numbers like "Jaybird Suite" and "Ash Grove Suite." Robin Bullock is a first class musician of breathtaking ability. (Joe Ross, Roseburg, OR.)

WOW!!!.......2003-04-28

I have become a huge Robin Bullock fan, and this CD "Midnight Howl" is just the latest of his works that I have aquired. These tunes are a beautiful blending of a little Celtic, a little "Hillbilly", a little Bluegrass, and a lot of pride. This is such a beautiful work, I would have to place it close to one of my favorites. I believe, if you like string music with a down home flavor, you should give this work a listen.

Excellent!.......2000-02-02

I discovered Robin Bullock when he toured a couple years ago with Celtic accordian madman John Whelan. Bullock is an outstanding musician. I had to have the CD that included a song called "For Ireland I'd Not Tell Her Name." That turned out to be "Midnight Howl." A beautiful song, as is every piece on this CD. If you enjoy Celtic and traditional instrumental music suitable for relaxing and dreaming on a snowy or rainy day, don't miss this recording!

Average customer rating: Kindred Spirits Liz knows her Biz Liz Carroll is an evil genius!!

Friend Indeed: Irish Fiddle and Piano Liz Carroll Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: In Play Lake Effect Lost in the Loop Liz Carroll Trian ASIN: B000000DVA Release Date: 1995-06-20

Tracks:

1. Monemohill Reel/The Brocca Reel
2. North Carolina Tune/Child Of My Heart
3. Paddy Shannon's/The Rose Garden
4. The Humours Of Bandon/Planxty Mary O'Neill
5. Johnny Harling's/Marty Fahey's
6. Dan Sullivan's/Teahan's Favorite/Riding On A Load Of Hay
7. Lord McDonald's/The Judge's
8. The Cold Night/O'Doherty's
9. Eddie Kelly's/The Rookery
10. John Brady's
11. John Bowe's/Drowsy Maggie
12. Dowd's #9/Johnny Doherty's Yellow Tinker
13. The Ride To Durham
14. Tom Fitzmorris'

Customer Reviews:

Kindred Spirits.......2000-06-13

I was researching my own name online, and came across the Liz Carroll web site. I, Liz Carroll am also a musician, and from Boston. Perhaps irish musicians run in the family? I am proud to share my name with the artist of this amazing CD.. keep up the good work Liz! :)

Liz knows her Biz.......1999-11-13

Have had,and now lost,2 copies of this amazing CD.Although she has grown in stature and noteriety,this early recording of hers(Sans Trian) is by all means Liz at her blazing best. A true living legend of the fiddle and tune master of Trad,,bar none.

Liz Carroll is an evil genius!!.......1999-09-17

A truly innovative interpreter and composer of Irish tunes. Not for the faint at heart. Piano accompanist Marty Fahey should win a Congressional Medal of Honor for going into some of these melodic minefields with her. It's tasteful as hell, though. Rewards repeated listenings!

Average customer rating: Nice violin, but not traditional Great album from a wonderful fiddler

Best of Irish Fiddle Tunes Florie Brown Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Irish Traditional Fiddle Music (Reels, Jigs & Polkas) The Celtic Fiddle Of Liz Knowles ASIN: B000B2WK46 Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. Garrai Na Bhfeileoig/The Hunter's Purse/June Apple/Silver Spire
2. Humours of Ennistymon/Monaghan Jig
3. Once I Loved
4. Merrily Kiss the Quaker/Morning Dew/Loch Earn Reel
5. Galway Hornpipe/Eugene Stratton
6. Idir Deighric 'Gus Breo'
7. Tiarna Randal
8. Kitchen Girl/Gravel Walk
9. Headed for Home (Skipping)/Tune for a Found Harmonium
10. Fair Haired Child
11. O'Dowds/Master Crowleys/Dogs Among the Bushes/Tie the Bonnet
12. Girl That Broke My Heart/Cooley's Reel
13. Blast of Wind/Hills of Ireland
14. Mist on the Highlands

Customer Reviews:

Nice violin, but not traditional.......2007-06-29

Very good violinist, but the tunes are a bit too classical sounding and not traditional sounding to my ear. Still nice to listen to for relaxing music, but if you're looking for a real Celtic sound, try a different fiddler...

Great album from a wonderful fiddler.......2007-01-18

I really enjoy listening to this CD. The choice of tunes is a great combination of lively reels and more contemplative numbers. I've been lucky enough to see Florie Brown play several times over the years and it is always a pleasure. Her love for this kind of music really comes through. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys Celtic music.

Average customer rating: Top of the line fiddle music

Traditional Fiddle of Cape Breton 1: Mabou Various Artists Manufacturer: Rounder Select ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Traditional Fiddle of Cape Breton 2: Rover's Return The Heart of Cape Breton Cape Breton Fiddle and Piano Music The Cape Breton Connection My Roots Are Showing ASIN: B00006JNH6 Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

1. The Countess Of Crawford/The Connoisseur/Miller's/Miss Charlotte Alston Steward's/Willie MacKenzie's - Fr. Angus Morris
2. Doctor MacLeod Of Alnick - Gordon MacLean
3. The Man In The Moon/Highlander Over The Border/Smash Th Window's/The Frost All Over - Marianne Jewell
4. Mr. Marshall's Favorite - Alex Francis Mackay
5. A Trip To Mabou Ridge/Mabou Coal Mines/Sir Reginald MacDonald/Miss Wedderburn - Gordon MacLean
6. Mo Mhathair/The Strong Man Of Drum/Knit The Pocky/Wedderburn House/Mr Menzies Of Culdare/Lord Drummond - Fr. Angus Morris
7. Christy Campbell/Anthony Murray/Bodach Fodair - Alex Francis Mackay
8. The Athole Highlander's Farewell To Loch Katrine/Miss Maule's/The Editor's Favorite/St. Kilda Wedding/The Smith's Burn/The Bridge Of Bamore - Gordon MacLean
9. Queen Elizabeth's/Lady Dorothea Stewart Murray's Wedding/Scotland Salute To The Home Guard - Alex Francis Mackay
10. A Tribute To Elizabeth Beaton/Traditional/Traditional/The Yetts Of Muckart/Tramper Down - Fr. Angus Morris
11. Srath-Spe/Struan Robert's/Bog An Lachan/Flora MacDonald/Traditional/Johnny Sullivan's/The Nine Pint Coggie/The $10 Fiddle - Marianne Jewell
12. The Rover's Return/The Irishman's Heart TO The Ladies/Cock O' The North - Gordon MacLean
13. The North Hunt Medley/The Stormont Lads/Cutty Sark/Lady Georgina Campbell - Alex Francis Mackay
14. Captain Campbell/Hoch Hey Johnny Lad/Lucy Campbell/Colonel McBain's Fancy/Andres Fulton's/The Smith's Burn - Fr. Angus Morris

Customer Reviews:

Top of the line fiddle music.......2006-11-03

This record and its companion, "The Rover's Return," make up a set that is as fine as any collection of folk music on record. Anyone familiar with fiddling will know that the Cape Breton fiddlers are unexcelled. This pair of recordings has two huge advantages. First, it documents local old-time styles with particularly fine examples. Second, each record comes with a truly superb booklet--maybe "short book" would be better. The booklets provide deep histories and technical accounts of the styles, and biographies of the performers. Careful wording allows amazing amounts of information to be packaged in a small format. Also, the booklets are unashamedly partisan--the authors love the music and are advocates for it. How refreshingly preferable to the weasel-worded "everybody's nice" school of folk-music scholarship.
I am saddened that no one has seen fit to single out these recordings before. Reader, if you have the slightest interest in folk music, or violin music, buy these records. Even if your violin tastes run heavily to Bach and Vivaldi and you have never explored traditional folk music, you will love these records to distraction--if you can give yourself time to accommodate your ear to a unique, intricate, stunningly effective local style.

Average customer rating: Love to Listen

The Cat and the Fiddle Fiddlesticks Manufacturer: Excel Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00007L0TZ Release Date: 2002-11-01

Tracks:

1. Zebe's Girl; Morrison's Jig
2. Adam Ondi-Ahman
3. The Fishing Reels; Out of the Water
4. Cloudwaltz
5. Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon
6. Neverbland
7. Jonathan's Reel; Captain McDuff's Reel
8. Short Trip Home; Whiskey Before Breakfast
9. Green Book Reels
10. Westlin' Winds
11. Sweet Sweet Love
12. Savannah
13. See Spot Run
14. Improv

Album Description

With "The Cat and the Fiddle," FiddleSticks presents a diverse range of music, mellow and driving, traditional and brand new, ranging from Celtic to "almost-bluegrass." This album highlights Katie on fiddle, voice, viola, and even guitar, plus Liz on cello (and her funky electric cello), and Marco on guitar and bodhran (Irish drum). Friends on harmonica, congas, banjo, bass, and even washboard, round out the ensemble.

Customer Reviews:

Love to Listen.......2004-01-21

This CD has many different moods as you listen to the songs. It's both lively and thoughtful. I love the sound of the bodrain keeping the beat - makes you want to dance! I would recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys folk music and celtic reels and jigs.

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