Malinky - Flower & Iron
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Artist: MalinkyEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2008-10-21
Music Label: Mad River Records
Soundtracks:
- Pad the Road Wi Me
- The Broomfield Hill
- When Margaret Was Eleven
- Cows & Cottongrass
- Dark Horse on the Wind
- The Shipyard Apprentice
- Sweet Willie and Fair Annie
- The Drunken Duck
- The Ploughboy and the Maid
- Why Should I?
- Ruaraidh Moris
- The Road Tae Drumleman
Music reviews of Flower & Iron
Music Review: Pure class.
Rating: 5 Stars
I was really taken with the first two albums by the Scottish band Malinky and remember recommending them heartily. I enthused particularly about their lead singer Karine Polwart.
When Karine Polwart left to make her solo albums Malinky somehow disappeared off my radar until this, their latest offering, dropped onto my doormat. I now realise that I have been missing out in a big way. This enormously enjoyable album has never been far from my CD player since it first arrived. With each listen I discover new musical delights and my enthusiasm for it grows. In Fiona Hunter, Malinky have found a singer who is every bit as impressive as the aforementioned Ms. Polwart. Bouzouki player Steve Byrne and Antrim born flautist/whistle player Mark Dunlop also possess fine voices. Support from fiddler Mike Vass and guitarist/bouzouki player Dave Wood make Malinky as impressive vocally as they are instrumentally.
As well as the varied selection of songs, it is the tasteful and attractive arrangements in which they are set that make `Flower and Iron' stand out from the crowd. The interplay between the guitar and bouzouki provide the ideal backdrop for the impressive fiddle, flute and whistle parts. All of this is perfectly underpinned by Fiona's fine cello giving Malinky a very distinctive sound.
All of the songs included here are from the top drawer and will grow on you with repeated listening. If I had to choose a few of my favourites it would probably be Fiona's outstanding interpretation of Archie Fisher's `The Shipyard Apprentice'. This version has made me fall in love with this exceptional song all over again.
Mark Dunlop's powerful delivery on `Dark Horse on the Wind' also impresses greatly. Composed by Liam Weldon, the fine singer/songwriter from Dublin, Mark's authoritative vocal certainly does justice to this powerful song.
Another treat is `When Margaret was Eleven' an incredibly moving anti-war song seen from the perspective of a child who sees their father return damaged by the war. This Pete St. John song was new to me but has become a firm favourite. Steve Byrne's sensitive vocal over Fiona's moody cello create the perfect atmosphere for this tremendously moving song.
As well as the songs there are three stirring sets of tunes which give the band a chance to show off their considerable instrumental prowess. Of these I particularly enjoy `Cows and Cottongrass', a pair of traditional tunes that feature some fine guitar from token Sassenach David Wood.
This is an album from a band at the top of their game; it oozes class through to the very last note. Treat yourself to a copy.
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Description of Flower & Iron
Firmly established among 'Scotland's top traditional groups' (Scotland's Sunday Herald), Malinky have set themselves apart from the pack with their fierce commitment to traditional Scottish song. Fronted by the remarkable singing of Fiona Hunter, the young quintet has been hailed as 'one of the liveliest interpreters of the Scottish tradition' by Songlines UK. With three lauded albums on Scotland's premier folk label Greentrax, Malinky make their American debut with Flower & Iron, a new album of classic ballads and darkly atmospheric tales. The twelve tracks feature powerful traditional songs, arresting, edgy arrangements, as well as select covers and dazzling instrumentals. The album also features Dougie MacLean on didgeridoo. Called 'one of the best bands on the scene' (Rambles.net), the all-acoustic ensemble features fiddle, flutes, bouzouki and guitar plus a wealth of vocal talent. Singer Fiona Hunter is a stunning new presence, with a cool lyrical poise recalling Capercaillie's Karen Matheson at times, and at others the majesty of Sandy Denny. With the additional exceptional lead singing of Steve Byrne and Mark Dunlop, and the entire group contributing backing vocals, the richness and breadth of Malinky's Scottish song palette is second to none.Dance & DJ CDs
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