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'The Ravishing Genius Of Bones', 9 immensely crafted tracks from revered Irish tunesmith Brian Finnegan, that swing with a beauty and intensity all their own 'The Ravishing Genius Of Bones' is the first release from Irish flute and whistle tunesmith, Brian Finnegan, since his band, the BBC award winning Flook, took time out in December 2008. Anchored in the tradition of his native land but drawing influence from a much wider musical tapestry, this is a thrilling new chapter for the man with the unique brand of trad. For the past three years Brian has been busy touring with Cara Dillon and more recently his new quartet, KAN, who look set to explode onto the folk scene this coming summer. He has also been hard at work in the studio honing the new material for the beautiful Ravishing Genius Of Bones. Nine tracks of cool and transfixing tunes, brought to life in scintillating style in the stellar company of some of folk and world music’s hottest talents. Feauturing Aidan O’Rourke, (Lau) Justin Adams, John Joe Kelly, Ed Boyd, Ian Stephenson, Leon Hunt, Rex Preston, Damien O’Kane, Crooked Still and many more, 'The Ravishing Genius Of Bones' will surely cement Brian’s reputation further in the front rank of the innovators.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The consummate whistle blower does it again. If you want to have more of Brian's playing in the post Flook world, you will surely want this album. It contains a great mix of tunes with great accompaniment. Brian's playing is second to none.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I confess I'd never heard of Brian Finegan and then I went to a Cara Dillon gig at South Hill Park Arts Centre in Bracknell in which Brian was playing as part of the band. I saw his CD was on sale during the interval but took no notice because up to then only the supporting acts had played. People were buying Cara Dillon CDs but I didn't see anyone buying Brian's CD.
Then Cara and band appeared on stage and I soon realised that this Mr Finegan was something special in his own right. After a fantastic performance I headed out and decided to by Brian's CD, and it was obvious I wasn't the only member of the audience to be drawn by his amazing playing.
I started listening as soon as I got in my car and was blown away by the music. Since then (over a week now!) I've played little else and the more I hear the more I love it. The sheer technical brilliance of Finegan's playing and the quality of the accompanying musicians make this album really special.
Brian's hauntingly beautiful whistle playing sends a shiver down the spine and leaves you crying out for more. I'm really looking forward to the next Brian Finegan album now although this one has set an impossibly high standard to beat!
Then Cara and band appeared on stage and I soon realised that this Mr Finegan was something special in his own right. After a fantastic performance I headed out and decided to by Brian's CD, and it was obvious I wasn't the only member of the audience to be drawn by his amazing playing.
I started listening as soon as I got in my car and was blown away by the music. Since then (over a week now!) I've played little else and the more I hear the more I love it. The sheer technical brilliance of Finegan's playing and the quality of the accompanying musicians make this album really special.
Brian's hauntingly beautiful whistle playing sends a shiver down the spine and leaves you crying out for more. I'm really looking forward to the next Brian Finegan album now although this one has set an impossibly high standard to beat!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The album is lovely, and has all the brilliant whistle and flute playing from Brian that you'd expect. Add to this a wide range of equally brilliant musicians, and a broader selection of instruments than the (much missed) Flook days - and some beautifully worked out arrangements, and this is my album of the year for 2010 (and I've met some other very good ones too this year).
Ed and John Joe still play a major part too.
I give it 5 stars and a few more too
Ed and John Joe still play a major part too.
I give it 5 stars and a few more too
Most Recent Customer Reviews
HIGH STANDARDS
Having seen Brian when he recently backed Cara Dillon at the Market Place Theatre in Armagh, (For the first time since his childhood when he was my neighbour in the 1970s), I was... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Michael Nicholl
Great Tunes
My Mum brought this CD and absolutley loves it...she plays it all day and dances around the house. Some very nice tunes.
Published 11 months ago by Faye
Beautiful!
This album is simply divine. If you are a fan of whistle and flute, then it doesn't get better than this.
5*****
5*****
Published 14 months ago by Joanne
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