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The second album from an American singer, songwriter and guitarist rapidly making her mark on the English acoustic scene, this is an elegant exploration of her roots (both musical and familial), ranging from upbeat tracks steeped in the Appalachian tradition to others perfect for mellow, late-night listening -- all delivered by a voice that’s been likened to “matured cognac”. Tracks; The Chickens They Are Crowing / West Virginia Boys / Shady Grove; Cluck Old Hen / Ode To Billie Joe / Uncloudy Day / Wondrous Love / Only An Emotion / In The Pines / East Virginia / The Wagoner’s Lad / Last Song
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I came across Sarah McQuaid after listening to a preceding programme and both the song that was being played (When A Man's In Love), her voice and guitar playing transfixed me.
To this day there have been very few artists that have made me sit up and take notice. Yes, I love listening to the lower registers of mezzo and contralto voices - Sarah McQuaid's conveys a mellow, mature warmth. Yes, I love listening to fingerpick guitarists and when you add the two together with a third love of mine, celtic and folk music the package was compelling.
So far there have been two album releases - the first, When Two Lovers Meet, is based on the celtic idiom, the second, I Won't Go Home `Til Morning takes advantage of her time living in the Southern Appalachian region in America. She has also released an album with Zoe Pollock (of Sunshine On A Rainy Day fame) called Crow, Coyote, Buffalo under their group name Mama.
Sarah McQuaid is an exponent of the DADGAD style of guitar playing. This is a kind of modal tuning that has found its way into celtic music, although some non-celtic musicians have used the tuning in their material - eg Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin.
The first album, When Two Lovers Meet contains a selection of gentle, celtic songs and instrumentals. There is an inherent intensity in all of the tracks and you can sense the research that has gone in to producing such quality works. The second album, I Won't Go Home `Til Morning includes covers of Peggy Seeger's The Chickens They Are Crowing and Bobbie Gentry's Ode To Billy Joe - two songs that are tailor made for Sarah.
I very strongly recommend listening to Sarah McQuaid or even going to see her on one of her tours which takes in the UK, Southern Ireland, America, the Netherlands, Germany and Canada.
One beautiful voice, one immaculate guitarist, two first rate albums and one very grateful listener equates to five stars.
To this day there have been very few artists that have made me sit up and take notice. Yes, I love listening to the lower registers of mezzo and contralto voices - Sarah McQuaid's conveys a mellow, mature warmth. Yes, I love listening to fingerpick guitarists and when you add the two together with a third love of mine, celtic and folk music the package was compelling.
So far there have been two album releases - the first, When Two Lovers Meet, is based on the celtic idiom, the second, I Won't Go Home `Til Morning takes advantage of her time living in the Southern Appalachian region in America. She has also released an album with Zoe Pollock (of Sunshine On A Rainy Day fame) called Crow, Coyote, Buffalo under their group name Mama.
Sarah McQuaid is an exponent of the DADGAD style of guitar playing. This is a kind of modal tuning that has found its way into celtic music, although some non-celtic musicians have used the tuning in their material - eg Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin.
The first album, When Two Lovers Meet contains a selection of gentle, celtic songs and instrumentals. There is an inherent intensity in all of the tracks and you can sense the research that has gone in to producing such quality works. The second album, I Won't Go Home `Til Morning includes covers of Peggy Seeger's The Chickens They Are Crowing and Bobbie Gentry's Ode To Billy Joe - two songs that are tailor made for Sarah.
I very strongly recommend listening to Sarah McQuaid or even going to see her on one of her tours which takes in the UK, Southern Ireland, America, the Netherlands, Germany and Canada.
One beautiful voice, one immaculate guitarist, two first rate albums and one very grateful listener equates to five stars.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Sarah McQuaid - I Won't Go Home `Til Morning (Fly Like A Sprite Records)
Cornish singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid (born in Madrid, raised in Chicago, studied in France, lived in Ireland) taps effortlessly into the spirit of Sandy Denny and Shirley Collins on her second solo album, the near faultless I Won't Go Home `Til Morning.
Fully aware of (and informed by) the folk music traditions of N. America and the Celts, there's nothing pure about McQuaid's method, but let's not concern ourselves with minor stylistic details when we can steep ourselves in her warm vocals and engaging songs - a blend of self-penned material, traditional pieces and well chosen covers. To describe it as central heating for grown-ups might seem a little offhand, but have a listen to a couple of samples and you'll understand.
Cornish singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid (born in Madrid, raised in Chicago, studied in France, lived in Ireland) taps effortlessly into the spirit of Sandy Denny and Shirley Collins on her second solo album, the near faultless I Won't Go Home `Til Morning.
Fully aware of (and informed by) the folk music traditions of N. America and the Celts, there's nothing pure about McQuaid's method, but let's not concern ourselves with minor stylistic details when we can steep ourselves in her warm vocals and engaging songs - a blend of self-penned material, traditional pieces and well chosen covers. To describe it as central heating for grown-ups might seem a little offhand, but have a listen to a couple of samples and you'll understand.
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