Brian Rooney's "The Godfather" - superb fiddler from Leitrim via London. He has a great feel to his music and some very subtle variations. I commend it to the house.
I got it after Christmas, but the new album by Winifred Horan and Mick McAuley, Serenade, is a nice effort. More traditionally oriented than the last couple of Solas outings, which is fine by me. The bulk of the rhythm is provided by Donal Clancy, a not frequently mentioned, but marvelous guitar accompanist. Good stuff.
Donal Clancy is one of my favorite backers. I first heard him at the 1999 Washington DC Irish fest, where he played with at least three different acts, including the heavily fused Eileen Ivers band and solidly traditional Mike and Mary Rafferty. Donal sounds great in any setting.You can also hear his work on The Old Fireside Music, The Road from Ballinakill, and Speed 78, all Mike Rafferty albums.
Hidden Fermanagh Volumes I and II along with the book - with the tunes lovingly transcribed by our very own sharontheflute.
These are crackin tunes that were only played in the Lake District of Ireland for many years and the collection includes tunes with a pedigree going back over 200 years.
What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
What was your favourite cd you got this Xmas? I got one by Marty Meehan. There are some lovely tunes on it and the playing is perfect.
# Posted on January 14th 2006 by eurbanjo
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
It has to have been 'Notes from the Heart' by The Mulcahy Family. I picked up five trad CDs over Christmas but this pure drop gem is just stunning.
# Posted on January 14th 2006 by sergeant fox
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
best of the cheiftains - was actually the only CD i got, but i like it vurry much : )
# Posted on January 14th 2006 by flisstle
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
'Notes from the Heart', for me too, without a doubt (although I was the one who put it into my own sock).
# Posted on January 14th 2006 by pennhorse
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
I got a book.
KFG
# Posted on January 14th 2006 by KFG
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
Live at Mona's and The South Wind, Ronan Browne and Peadar O'Laughlin
# Posted on January 15th 2006 by I_Fel
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
Bothy Band -Live in Concert for me.
# Posted on January 15th 2006 by 52Paddy
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
Yep, Notes from the heart, thanks Mum. Padraig Rynne comes a close second.
# Posted on January 15th 2006 by tlittlewazzock
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
I have Gerry O'Connor's newest and Angelina Carberry and Martin Quinn's. I love them both.
David
# Posted on January 15th 2006 by dwdeacon
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
I got both of Mary Bergin CDs...great tools to learn from and fantastic music. They've both been listened to many times by now.
# Posted on January 15th 2006 by Crysania
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
Michael Cooney's..."A Stone's Throw"
# Posted on January 15th 2006 by Pete D
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
I didn't get any, but around that time I picked up a couple myself my favorite out of them has to be Teada's "Give Us a Penny and Let Us Be Gone"
# Posted on January 15th 2006 by Why Bother?
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
Flook albums "Rubai" and "Haven".Great band!!
# Posted on January 15th 2006 by meri-lawes
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
Padraig Rynne- "bye a while" excellent
# Posted on January 15th 2006 by Celtic1234
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
Noel Hill and Tony Linnane, Paddy in the Smoke, and Hilary Hahns Mozart for me
# Posted on January 15th 2006 by Sunnybear
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
Ronan Browne's "The Wynd You Know." Also got and like Liam O'Flynn's "The Piper's Call."
# Posted on January 15th 2006 by seisflutes
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
Brian Rooney's "The Godfather" - superb fiddler from Leitrim via London. He has a great feel to his music and some very subtle variations. I commend it to the house.
# Posted on January 16th 2006 by Bob Tracey
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
I got it after Christmas, but the new album by Winifred Horan and Mick McAuley, Serenade, is a nice effort. More traditionally oriented than the last couple of Solas outings, which is fine by me. The bulk of the rhythm is provided by Donal Clancy, a not frequently mentioned, but marvelous guitar accompanist. Good stuff.
# Posted on January 16th 2006 by AlBrown
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
Donal Clancy is one of my favorite backers. I first heard him at the 1999 Washington DC Irish fest, where he played with at least three different acts, including the heavily fused Eileen Ivers band and solidly traditional Mike and Mary Rafferty. Donal sounds great in any setting.You can also hear his work on The Old Fireside Music, The Road from Ballinakill, and Speed 78, all Mike Rafferty albums.
# Posted on January 16th 2006 by Will Harmon
Re: What was the best cd in your Xmas sock?
Hidden Fermanagh Volumes I and II along with the book - with the tunes lovingly transcribed by our very own sharontheflute.
These are crackin tunes that were only played in the Lake District of Ireland for many years and the collection includes tunes with a pedigree going back over 200 years.
Brilliant
# Posted on January 16th 2006 by breandan