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4.0 out of 5 stars
A Timeless Classic,
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This review is from: Reflets (Audio CD)
Four stars and not five because Stivell's second album - "Renaissance" - is THE celtic harp album and the five star choice.
However, this one is a hidden treasure with some good songs on it - a mix of Breton, English and Irish. Stivell's harp playing is unique and more expressive than classically trained harp players, which most "celtic harpers" are; Stivell is more fluid and freely borrows from finger-picking guitar technique which translates very well on to his metal-strung harp. I first heard this album (then a 12" vinyl) in 1977 when I was a heavy metal fan, by chance handed to me by a French girlfriend. I then got "Renaissance" and played the two incessantly for two years, gave up completely on the heavy metal and bought a celtic harp and learnt how to play it. Stivell was that influential for me. If you like celtic music, buy this one and "Renaissance" - they are a must for the CD shelf.
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Reflets,
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This review is from: Reflets (Audio CD)
A Classic finally available on CD. When I first bought this as a vynyl album in 1977 I shared it with a friends mother who immediately ordered a Celtic Harp and learned how to play it.
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Alan Stivell----Reflets (Reflections),
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This review is from: Reflets (Audio CD)
In the early 1970s a friend came to the UK from Nantes in France and in his car he had several casettes (remember those ?) of Alan Stivell and I was hooked. The casettes that I purchased have long since worn out but I've been lucky in being able to purchase both 'Renaissance of the Celtic Harp' and also 'Reflets' on CD format. Both of these are packed with superb performances of ethereal Breton and Gaelic folk music played creatively not only on the harp but also with modern instruments that give a 'Rock' flavour. Music to be appreciated for years to come.
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