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With Sharon Shannon on this album are Frankie Gavin, fiddler and leader of seminal trad band De Dannan, Mike McGoldrick, flautist and member of Capercaillie and Flook and who fronts his own band Fused, and one-man rhythm section guitarist, Jim Murray. The material is exactly as the title suggests – a collection of tracks ranging from traditional Irish to traditional Asturian tunes with some newly composed Scottish tunes and original songs created by each of this talented quartet thrown in for good measure. The album was recorded during December 04 and January 05 in Galway and not only reflects the individual style and virtuosity of each of the musicians, but also introduces us to the powerhouse of energy and creativity generated by them collectively. Tracks: The Capptaggle Shuffle / The Rookery / The Jewel Of The Ocean / The Road To Corrondulla / Billy In The Low Ground / Summer's Coming / Calum's Road / Mickey Joe Mikes / The Bass Rock / The Cat's Miaow / The Clare Reel / The Bucks Of Oranmore.
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Worth a couple listens but no more
29 May 2006
Format:Audio CD
With an ensemble like this one, it could really go either way: a more traditional approach like Frankie Gavin's 1920s-reminiscent fiddle albums or a slap in the face of good taste like Mike McGoldrick's "Fused".
Thankfully, Mike and Shannon have left the exotic instruments and programmed beats off this record, but this group effort still lacks something.
The first couple listens, I was pretty impressed by the tight sound that the three solo musicians achieved, but where other albums from Slide, Danu and Trian grew on me over time, this one just annoyed me.
I think it's mostly due to Jim Murray's backing, which basically sounds the same on every track. His rythm on jigs is especially irritating at times (think former Lunasa member Donogh Hennessy on happy juice). Although this is clearly meant to be an ensemble recording, they play together ALL the time on ALL the tracks. As a result, they tracks feel like they run together.
That being said, the musicianship and tune selection is excellent and the album definitely doesn't lack excitement so it's still enjoyable to listen to, provided you don't get sick of it as I did.
I'd recommend Gavin's solo fiddle CDs and Mike McGoldrick and John McSherry's "At First Light" as alternatives to this. As for Sharon Shannon, well, that's another review.
Thankfully, Mike and Shannon have left the exotic instruments and programmed beats off this record, but this group effort still lacks something.
The first couple listens, I was pretty impressed by the tight sound that the three solo musicians achieved, but where other albums from Slide, Danu and Trian grew on me over time, this one just annoyed me.
I think it's mostly due to Jim Murray's backing, which basically sounds the same on every track. His rythm on jigs is especially irritating at times (think former Lunasa member Donogh Hennessy on happy juice). Although this is clearly meant to be an ensemble recording, they play together ALL the time on ALL the tracks. As a result, they tracks feel like they run together.
That being said, the musicianship and tune selection is excellent and the album definitely doesn't lack excitement so it's still enjoyable to listen to, provided you don't get sick of it as I did.
I'd recommend Gavin's solo fiddle CDs and Mike McGoldrick and John McSherry's "At First Light" as alternatives to this. As for Sharon Shannon, well, that's another review.
Good Stuff Here, Folks
30 May 2010
Format:Audio CD
I've listened to this collection of tunes maybe hundreds of times now. The playing is, of course, first rate--and it's obvious they had a marvelous time recording--but it's the tunes themselves, especially the originals, that are the real stars here. These are new tunes worth learning and playing (or even just whistling on a walk.)
Good, fun music
11 Sep 2008
Format:Audio CD
Author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Fiddle (Complete Idiot's Guide to)
While some of my traditional music friends weren't so impressed with this recording, I have to say I love it. The music is happy, and the tunes are groovin' and uplifting. That said, if you are looking to really hear more of the technical genius of Frankie Gavin's fiddling or Sharon Shannon's accordian playing, etc, you should try one of their solo projects.
The sound of "Tunes" is definitely an ensemble endeavor- though an enjoyable one that will get your feet tapping.
While some of my traditional music friends weren't so impressed with this recording, I have to say I love it. The music is happy, and the tunes are groovin' and uplifting. That said, if you are looking to really hear more of the technical genius of Frankie Gavin's fiddling or Sharon Shannon's accordian playing, etc, you should try one of their solo projects.
The sound of "Tunes" is definitely an ensemble endeavor- though an enjoyable one that will get your feet tapping.
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