Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar Vol. 1: Ramble To Cashel
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Edition: Music CDCD Release Date: 1998-06-09
Music Label: Rounder Select
Soundtracks:
- Medley: Believe Me If All These Endearing Young Charms/Waters Of Tyne - Martin Simpson
- Shepherd's Delight - Martin Simpson
- Lowlands Of Hollands - Martin Simpson
- Bony Crossing The Alps - Steve Baughman
- Ramble To Cashel - Steve Baughman
- Cullen Bay - Steve Baughman
- Murtagh McKann - Pierre Bensusan
- Flamorgan Air - Pierre Bensusan
- Medley: Merrily Kissed The Quaker/Cunla - Pierre Bensusan
- The Duke Of Fife's Welcome To Deeside - Duck Baker
- The Golden Keyboard - Duck Baker
- The Faerie Queen - Duck Baker
- Planxty Kelly - Duck Baker
- Hardiman The Fiddler - Tom Long
- The Butterfly - Tom Long
- Banish Misfortune - Tom Long
- Morgan Magan - Pat Kirtley
- Fanny Power - Pat Kirtley
- Chase The Weasel - Pat Kirtley
- Finn MacCool's Reel - Pat Kirtley
- Danny Boy - El McMeen
- Star Of The County Down - El McMeen
Music reviews of Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar Vol. 1: Ramble To Cashel
Music Review: Outstanding Celtic Collection
Rating: 5 Stars
What a wonderful album! Classical examples of Celtic guitar work played by some of the most notable performers at work. People like Martin Simpson, Duck Baker, Pierre Bensusan, etc., etc., etc. This style of music, born with the harp players of the Celtic musicians of the British Isles and Europe stands unshakably at the center of North American non-native folk music. So deeply rooted that we all, whatever our cultural background, have felt its influence in places that the itinerant musicians who brought it here never would have expected it to go.
Listening to this album, with its careful sonics is like a master lesson in the genre (there actually is a book, and a DVD as well, available for those who play as well as listen). It's a rare opportunity to compare approaches. From the subtle differences between Martin and Baughman (the latter hews a line closer to the original harp work) to the flashier, yet drier, playing of Bensusan this is an album of eye-openers.
I wish I had the time to play as well as these musicians, or had the repertoire this album represents. Having an album like this handy to ask as inspiration helps, though. Whether you are an old fan looking for something new to hear or a newcomer wondering what all the fuss is about this album represents an excellent bargain. Much recommended.
Description of Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar Vol. 1: Ramble To Cashel
Historically, the harp was the primary instrument of Irish traditional music. So when this kind of music is played on a guitar it is no surprise that it often sounds something like a harp. The seven outstanding American, French, and English players on this disc have been attracted to the lilting or mournful melodies of Ireland and their techniques have benefited from knowledge of bluegrass, jazz, blues, and rock. But the Irish flavor is the main attraction, from "Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms" on the first cut, through less familiar material, to a wonderful "Danny Boy" near the end. The close-up recording has a striking presence, and the sound is very mellow, partly because of special, lower tunings (usually D-A-D-G-A-D). --Joe McLellanCountry CDs
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