I'm quite critical of this band, but I think this album is much better than the third one: it contains many modern compositions like the ones by the members including Sean Smyth and "Two-Fifty To Vigo" by the fiddler with Shooglenifty, but the entire recording is less "studioish" than the last one. Some tracks even remind me of the playing of the Both Band, though I still don't like the low whistle and flute harmonies.
I personally love the track 10, mentioned above. What does everyone else think?
Sorry, everything is so quick in this country, Japan. There seems a special relation between the country and the band, so it's released from the Japanese label. The market of ITM is so huge in this country. But purely traditional recordings are quite rare. Oh, and why is the Scottish music ignored?
What is this Cd? Green linnet doesn't know anything of it. Last summer (in june) Lunasa played here in Spain and they said they had already finished it. Why do you have it and me not?
Just saw the lads in concert and they said it'd be awhile before the states got the cd, but if I went to Japan I could get it now!!!....every country gets the cd eventually
I truly love this band, and they show-out on this recording also. Redwood is filled with pipes/ fiddle/ flute and with the driving beats of guitar and bass, makes for an interesting sound. Since I saw them in Little Rock, they're all I listen too. I am learning the tunes on my MT Dulcimer as fast as I can. If you haven't heard this CD ,, get it soon
I just have this CD, because it arrive in France in 2 weeks ?
Why so late ? Perhaps, for the translation ;)
I like very much this band, but i was sad to hear this ridée 6 temps,not play very well.
That's always the problem with irish musicians. They don't have the style of breton music. It's not technicaly difficult, but you must to have the feeling of the dance. To play well breton music, learn the dances.
Dear Urs, it's too difficult for me to provide in Abc.
The tune is good, but it's not the style. It's impossible to translate really the breton's style in sheetmusic. There is strongs times and other weak(faint) times.
You must dance the breton dance to play it good...
Being mainly a Highland Bagpipe player, but a recent low whistler player as well, I found the whistle and flute harmonies beautiful on this cd. Slainte, why no love?
I agree Hiharin83 i I never really liked it until i heard the lads play it, and it sounds like that on stage - not just in the studio - these lads are stunning. I love the harmonies..
If I'm not mistaken I think the reel in track 6 identified as "Stack of Rye" is more or less the same reel that shows up as the last reel in the last set on the Fisherstreet recording, given there as "Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part".
This is certainly not Junior Crehan's hornpipe of the same name. Anybody have anymore info as to where their version of this tune comes from?
Redwood by Lunasa!
I'm quite critical of this band, but I think this album is much better than the third one: it contains many modern compositions like the ones by the members including Sean Smyth and "Two-Fifty To Vigo" by the fiddler with Shooglenifty, but the entire recording is less "studioish" than the last one. Some tracks even remind me of the playing of the Both Band, though I still don't like the low whistle and flute harmonies.
I personally love the track 10, mentioned above. What does everyone else think?
# Posted on March 8th 2003 by slainte
Redwood by Lunasa?
Slainte, I'd love to be able to comment on this album, but I'd have to hear it first! Has it been released anywhere? Where'd you find a copy of it?
# Posted on March 8th 2003 by Bill mascioli
Sorry, everything is so quick in this country, Japan. There seems a special relation between the country and the band, so it's released from the Japanese label. The market of ITM is so huge in this country. But purely traditional recordings are quite rare. Oh, and why is the Scottish music ignored?
# Posted on March 8th 2003 by slainte
What is this Cd? Green linnet doesn't know anything of it. Last summer (in june) Lunasa played here in Spain and they said they had already finished it. Why do you have it and me not?
# Posted on March 12th 2003 by Gontzo
Come to Japan now. You can get it.
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail.asp?LANG=en&sku=957862
# Posted on March 14th 2003 by slainte
Just saw the lads in concert and they said it'd be awhile before the states got the cd, but if I went to Japan I could get it now!!!....every country gets the cd eventually
# Posted on April 8th 2003 by BluFiddle
Glad to know it's coming
I saw parts of two Lunasa shows during our Irish festival and I must have missed the announcement. Thank's for the heads up Slainte.
# Posted on April 15th 2003 by Mark Cordova
Was worth the wait !!!
I truly love this band, and they show-out on this recording also. Redwood is filled with pipes/ fiddle/ flute and with the driving beats of guitar and bass, makes for an interesting sound. Since I saw them in Little Rock, they're all I listen too. I am learning the tunes on my MT Dulcimer as fast as I can. If you haven't heard this CD ,, get it soon
# Posted on September 12th 2003 by jinks_dulcimer_player
Ridées 6 temps
I just have this CD, because it arrive in France in 2 weeks ?
Why so late ? Perhaps, for the translation ;)
I like very much this band, but i was sad to hear this ridée 6 temps,not play very well.
That's always the problem with irish musicians. They don't have the style of breton music. It's not technicaly difficult, but you must to have the feeling of the dance. To play well breton music, learn the dances.
The rest of CD is very good
# Posted on September 14th 2003 by Mandolman
manolman,
you're right, the ridee is much nicer in the version of Gwerz.
Can you provide the abc?
# Posted on October 19th 2003 by swisspiper
Ridées 6 temps
Dear Urs, it's too difficult for me to provide in Abc.
The tune is good, but it's not the style. It's impossible to translate really the breton's style in sheetmusic. There is strongs times and other weak(faint) times.
You must dance the breton dance to play it good...
# Posted on November 2nd 2003 by Mandolman
mandolman -that is exactly the same way with irish music. Anyone can play the music but alot of people lack the lilt! Ridee is a great tune tho
# Posted on November 3rd 2003 by bb
Ridees
Quite surprised to hear that- I thought that was one of the standout tracks
# Posted on November 5th 2003 by TheHappyCamper
Harmonies
Being mainly a Highland Bagpipe player, but a recent low whistler player as well, I found the whistle and flute harmonies beautiful on this cd. Slainte, why no love?
John
# Posted on December 31st 2003 by hiharin83
Two Fifty to Vigo
Looking for ABC, or GIF of this tune - I really like it. Does anyone have it?
Barb
# Posted on March 21st 2004 by harpnfiddle
2:50 to Vigo
Yeah, I just stuck it in the tunes section, great tune ......
# Posted on March 25th 2004 by Frulator
Breton music
does anybody know where we can download breton music in gif, abc, etc ???
# Posted on September 26th 2004 by Manu Novo
I agree Hiharin83 i I never really liked it until i heard the lads play it, and it sounds like that on stage - not just in the studio - these lads are stunning. I love the harmonies..
# Posted on June 9th 2005 by Hugo Chavez
I think this and "Otherworld" are my favorites by them.
# Posted on June 29th 2005 by Unseen122
Stack of Rye???
If I'm not mistaken I think the reel in track 6 identified as "Stack of Rye" is more or less the same reel that shows up as the last reel in the last set on the Fisherstreet recording, given there as "Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part".
This is certainly not Junior Crehan's hornpipe of the same name. Anybody have anymore info as to where their version of this tune comes from?
# Posted on July 28th 2005 by _Steph_
Redwood rules !!!
This is my favourite Lunasa album ! It's all there ! Energy, Mellow. Cool Whistle tracks... I love it !
# Posted on April 12th 2006 by Mattaeus
West Kerry
West Kerry on this is aka 'Paddy's' NOT downey's
# Posted on July 22nd 2007 by dubhghaill