Only recently released, this recording by the 2 Belfast flute players - sub-titled "Flute Music From Belfast and Beyond" - has hardly been out of the CD player since I received it. The playing on this is a joy to hear from start to finish, as is the selection of tunes. There are no recent compositions on this CD, this is all music that has stood the test of time, - [ the most recent tune I would think would be James Scott Skinner's "The Spey In Spate" ] - played with great technical ability, but most of all with a life, humour and"lift" that I find sadly lacking in many recordings I've listened to over the past few years.
Essential listening for any traditional flute player.
[ "slainte" - you're going to love this one ]
totally agree with you kenny!
michael sent me cd last week ,and same situation, listen it all time, really pleasure to listen...
i already learned 75% contents of cd.
hope all is well with you, marin
I third the praise given here. Just ordered and received a copy stateside (US), and am loving it. Then again, I love all of that Northern flute shtuff. Regardless, if they keep making recordings like this, I'll keep buying.
On the "to get" list. Big fan of both flute players on this album. I believe there is chordal accompaniment which I was disappointed with. But I guess I'm in the minority in saying 2 flutes with nothing else (maybe an odd bodhran or bones track) would have been preferable. To hell with that, I haven't heard the CD yet!!
The Pleasures Of Hope
Only recently released, this recording by the 2 Belfast flute players - sub-titled "Flute Music From Belfast and Beyond" - has hardly been out of the CD player since I received it. The playing on this is a joy to hear from start to finish, as is the selection of tunes. There are no recent compositions on this CD, this is all music that has stood the test of time, - [ the most recent tune I would think would be James Scott Skinner's "The Spey In Spate" ] - played with great technical ability, but most of all with a life, humour and"lift" that I find sadly lacking in many recordings I've listened to over the past few years.
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Essential listening for any traditional flute player.
[ "slainte" - you're going to love this one
# Posted on August 9th 2009 by Kenny
totally agree with you kenny!
michael sent me cd last week ,and same situation, listen it all time, really pleasure to listen...
i already learned 75% contents of cd.
hope all is well with you, marin
# Posted on August 9th 2009 by maracirac
I third the praise given here. Just ordered and received a copy stateside (US), and am loving it. Then again, I love all of that Northern flute shtuff. Regardless, if they keep making recordings like this, I'll keep buying.
# Posted on August 13th 2009 by Jason G
On the "to get" list. Big fan of both flute players on this album. I believe there is chordal accompaniment which I was disappointed with. But I guess I'm in the minority in saying 2 flutes with nothing else (maybe an odd bodhran or bones track) would have been preferable. To hell with that, I haven't heard the CD yet!!
# Posted on August 16th 2009 by 52Paddy
I think Tony MacMahon will be arriving any day soon to Harry and Michael's abode to make them pay for the chordal accompaniment.
# Posted on August 17th 2009 by continuo
A bit of respect man, no need to go with comparing me to Tony Mac.
# Posted on August 19th 2009 by 52Paddy
Only slagging. A fine CD though, been giving it some serious airplay...
# Posted on August 23rd 2009 by continuo
Have it now. What an album. Something you don't hear every day.
# Posted on September 28th 2009 by 52Paddy