- Audio Cassette (1 July 1991)
- Format: Import
- Label: Shanachie
- ASIN: B00000EWJ7
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Track Listings
| 1. Pavane "Belle, Qui Tiens Ma Vie"/Tourdion |
| 2. Truth from Above |
| 3. Tambourin |
| 4. Plains of Waterloo |
| 5. Maid on the Shore |
| 6. Douce Dame Jolie |
| 7. Bold Young Farmer |
| 8. Sidi Brahim |
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Renbourn is in great form on this on this album - his guitar work is intricate and beautiful and his choice of material is spot on, ranging from medieval and renaissance French tunes through traditional English folk to an original, extended Indian flavoured instrumental. 'The Plains Of Waterloo' is simply the finest folk performance I have ever heard. The backing band are masterful and he's teamed up again with Jacqui McShee who is in particularly good voice throughout.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
A Solid Album
2 Dec 2000
Format:Audio CD
If John Renbourn is capable of recording a bad album, I've yet to hear it. This is the second incarnation of the John Renbourn Group. [Fiddler Sue Draheim has been replaced by multi-instrumentalist John Molineux (dulcimer, mandolin, fiddle).] Still on board is Jacqui McShee who provides vocals on the standout track "The Plains of Waterloo."
Other highlights include the eight-and-a-half minute instrumental piece "Sidi Brahim," which features flute, guitar, tabla and swalamandala. Equally impressive is the opening medley, which couples the gorgeous harmonies on "Pavane 'Belle, Qui Tiens Ma Vie'" with the instrumental "Tourdion." There are also two a cappella numbers: the group singing of "The Truth from Above" and McShee's solo rendering of "A Bold Young Farmer."
Originally released in 1980, the group would record only one other album, the equally stunning live recording Live In America in 1981. If you are a fan of British folk music in general or the music of Pentangle in particular (Renbourn's previous band), this album will not disappoint. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Excellent follow-up
21 Jun 1999
Format:Audio CD
Excellent follow-up to the superb "A Maid In Bedlam" album. This one covers pretty much the same territory as the first, but is also a must. A gorgeous blend of medieval/renaissance British Isles music that, like "A Maid In Bedlam" must be heard.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
40 minutes of Estacy!
1 Feb 2003
Format:Audio CD
I have followed John Though his entire career. This is by far the best record he has ever been associated with! Half of the Pentagle musicians play on it, including the female singer par folk excellence! On this record, you will here authentic interpretations of midevil & renaissance folk music played and sung in full harmonies by the masters. I kid you not! This is an essential spin for authentic, traditional folk lovers!
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