- Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Fms
- ASIN: B000027XQV
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 537,526 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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This recording of all-instrumental, unaccompanied duets includes songs both old and new, but everything is squarely traditional. There are hundreds and hundreds of albums of instrumental Celtic tunes, but very few that distill the sheer beauty of the music so potently. Neither of these musicians is much interested in showing off how fast or fancy they can play; instead they devote themselves to finding the link between melody and emotion. Whether it's Phil's gorgeous slow air, "Quendale Bay," or a 19th-century tribute to the Scottish River Spey, the melodies are articulated so elegantly that even nonfans of the genre should respond. --Geoffrey Himes
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A union of two of the best exponents of the Celtic fiddle and accordian. Music to listen to by the open fire with a dram of the golden stuff on a cold winter's night or to play at the Hogmanay party and dance with. Take you partners for this homely caleidh or just relax and warm with the music.
Format:Audio CD
I got the CD OK after around 10 days wait. What I didn't realise on ordering was that the CD was being shipped from the USA. I suppose I assumed that a recording by two of Scotland's main artists would be available from somewhere in the UK. The Pearl was apparently first released over 15 years ago. It was a Christmas present for a friend, so I received it in plenty of time - no harm done.
As usual, Amazon did a good job in procuring the CD. I thought that the price was on the steep side, however.
Generally speaking, I am quite satisfied with the service provided.
As usual, Amazon did a good job in procuring the CD. I thought that the price was on the steep side, however.
Generally speaking, I am quite satisfied with the service provided.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Real Scottish gems from Aly and Phil ....
2 Sep 1999
Format:Audio CD
The slow tunes of Phil Cunningham are poignant and delightful on this recording. "Quendale Bay", "Belle Mere's Waltz" and "The Pearl" are breathtakingly beautiful and linger in the memory for ages. Aly's playing on the slow tunes is exquisite - a light sensitive touch and Phil's accompaniment superb. The faster tunes are also first class and overall this is one of the most relaxing instrumental albums in my considerable collection. If you like it, and you should, then "The Ruby" by the same pair and Aly's solo "Lonely Bird" are just as good.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The Pearl is a true jewel
7 Jun 2000
Format:Audio CD
Having long been a fan of Silly Wizard and Boys of the Lough, you may imagine how delighted I was to have an opportunity to see Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham perform recently. I purchased both of their CDs thereafter. The Pearl is notable, in my opinion, not only for good music but for a good-humored treatment of old standards. For instance, the bagpipe march "Flett from Flotto" is arranged as a schottische ... and it works quite well! Fans of Bain and Cunningham should not be without this CD.
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