This is a collection of 22 tracks of the late Irish whistling legend Micho Russell playing and singing unaccompanied. Micho Russell was known for his unique "concertina style" of whistle playing--heavily articulated, sparsely embellished, with a swinging, rocking feel to it. He focused on the beauty of the melody and had an uncanny knack for bringing out each tune's essential qualities. This compilation serves as a terrific introduction this legendary performer's music.
I especially love Russell's version "The Mason's Apron." It's fun and interesting, and one of the few versions where this tune is not played in the same kind of hell-bent for tacos and Tabasco treatment that it usually receives. I don't have anything against fast playing, mind you--I love it just as much as the next guy. However, there is just something about taking time out once in awhile to smell the roses, and this wonderful album provides an entire garden of full-bloomed delights.
An Essential CD for Every ITM Musician
This is a collection of 22 tracks of the late Irish whistling legend Micho Russell playing and singing unaccompanied. Micho Russell was known for his unique "concertina style" of whistle playing--heavily articulated, sparsely embellished, with a swinging, rocking feel to it. He focused on the beauty of the melody and had an uncanny knack for bringing out each tune's essential qualities. This compilation serves as a terrific introduction this legendary performer's music.
I especially love Russell's version "The Mason's Apron." It's fun and interesting, and one of the few versions where this tune is not played in the same kind of hell-bent for tacos and Tabasco treatment that it usually receives. I don't have anything against fast playing, mind you--I love it just as much as the next guy. However, there is just something about taking time out once in awhile to smell the roses, and this wonderful album provides an entire garden of full-bloomed delights.
# Posted on May 31st 2003 by whistlemanhimself
I bouht this album a day or two ago. It's absolutely awesome!
# Posted on June 5th 2005 by Pete D