Traditional Music on Fiddle Banjo and Harp

1. Reavy's/The Milliner's Daughter Reels

2. Bímis Ag Ól/The Lark on the Strand [Jigs]

3. Pleasures of Hope/The Letterkenny Blacksmith/The Carraroe Reel [Hornpi]

4. Aghaidh Jhanuis

5. Farewell to Erin/The Morning Star Reels

6. Munster Grass/The Peacock's Feather (Hornpipes)

7. Humours of Kilclogher/Tell Her I Am [Jigs]

8. Blue Ribbon/Church Street Polka [Polkas]

9. Tigh Rabhartaigh/Gort Na Móna [Slip Jigs]

10. Pride of the Bronx/The Humours of Scariff Reels

11. Spórt [Jigs]

12. Tom Maguire's Fancy/The Flogging Reel Reels

13. Tommy People's/Michael Dwyer's Jig [Jigs]

14. Funny Reel/Billy McComiskey's Reels

15. Mason's Apron/Fred Finn's Reels

16. Jimmy MC Hugh's/The Humours of Trim [Jigs]

17. Caher Rua/Miss Lyon's Fancy Reels

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Land of the Sky
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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

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ASIN: B0007KIGAO
Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

Land of the Sky 2:58
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
Wafaring Stranger 4:33
The Cuckoo 2:42
Swannanoa 4:44
Ryan's Rambles 4:05
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.

Traditional Music on Fiddle Banjo and Harp

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Traditional Music on Fiddle Banjo and Harp
Oisin Mac Diarmara , Brian Fitzgerald , and Micheal O'Rua
Manufacturer: Cic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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