A Winter Talisman

A Winter Talisman

A Winter Talisman
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Performer: Johnny Cunningham & Susan McKeown
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2001-11-01
Soundtracks:
  1. A Winter Talisman
  2. A Winter Charm of Lasting Life
  3. Lang?il? (Langolee)
  4. M?l Bh?n N? Chuilleann?in (Fair Molly Hollywood)
  5. Wexford Mummer's Song
  6. An Urbane Scotsman in Alaska
  7. The Unfortunate Snow Incident
  8. The Bonny Blue-Eyed Lassie
  9. Preab san ?l (In Praise of Drink)
  10. A Christmas Childhood
  11. My Singing Bird
  12. A Mhisg a Chuir an Nollaig Oirnn (The Drunkenness that Christmas Brought Us)/Drunk Since Ever I Saw Your Face)
  13. As Warm as Winter Snow
  14. Auld Lang Syne

Music reviews of A Winter Talisman

Music Review: Can there be any question?
Rating: 5 Stars

Anyone who knew Johnny or of him will know that ANYTHING by him is a blessing to own. A phenomenal artist and human, frequently misunderstood (by those he helped who gush over him) he was far more than a musician, and his music and work communicates this to those who can truly hear.

Description of A Winter Talisman

'A Winter Talisman' grew out of the idea that Johnny Cunningham and Susan McKeown "thought we'd like to do a winter program that's different from the normal holiday fare" says Cunningham. So they went to work devising such a program, selecting pieces from their own childhood winter memories, and researching the music of what the Celts really got up to in winter. The results are sometimes exquisite, sometimes downright hilarious.

Winter in Ireland and Scotland was and is a time of celebration and great merriment, which is reflected in stories of the supernatural, and songs of courtship and drinking. The album features driving rhythmical songs, stirring tunes, and wistful melodies of the non-secular sort, from the Mummer's song of the Old Maid's pigs who get their tails cut off to the gorgeous 'Auld Lang Syne'. In between are rousing tunes, beautiful songs and the hilarious poetry of Johnny Cunningham.

The two are joined by guitarist Aidan Brennan (Loreena McKennitt, Kevin Burke) whose "inventive guitar" (New York Times) and earthy tenor adds to the sweet musical delivery and brings an exquisite third part vocal harmony to many of the songs.

Beautifully recorded with the sweet sounds of vocals, fiddle and guitar, the album evokes the feel of a winter's night around the fire with some good friends, some fine songs and stories, some great laughs and a peaceful journey home.

"As the glorious colours of autumn fade into the stark beauty of a silvery winter, friends and family gather together around the fire. Songs and stories are exchanged and shared tears and laughter become a powerful talisman against the cold darkness ahead. We are never truly without hope and comfort when poetry and music light the way towards our new beginnings."

Johnny, Susan & Aidan, Winter 2001

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