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Redpoint

Celtic America Llc

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Fiddle Virtuoso

I had the pleasure of seeing Duncan Chisholm perform with the legendary Phil Cunningham at the 2005 Orkney Folk Festival in Scotland. They played so beautifully, I had tears in my eyes at the end of their set. This album brings back that special moment. Listening to Chisholm's sensitive and expressive fiddling makes me feel exhilarated, contemplative, joyful, at peace. I have been playing this album repeatedly since I purchased it in June. While I love every track, standouts for me include the lively Congress Set, the romantic Moonlight on Loch Ness (composed by Chisholm's mentor Donald Riddell), and the mysterious Lady of Ardross (composed by fellow Wolfstone Stuart Eaglesham). In Redpoint, Chisholm plays with old friends who also happen to be fantastic Highland artists: Phil Cunningham, Stuart Eaglesham, Ivan Drever, and pianist Andy Thorburn.

Chisholm, one of the original members of Celtic rock group Wolfstone, is truly a virtuoso. I have since bought his other albums: The Door of the Saints (which is even more gorgeous) and Long December Night (with Ivan Drever). I am even more eager now to return to Scotland and perhaps catch him in another live performance.