Victims of Irish Music
CD Review
Victims? What Victims? Oh, yeah - The few poor souls who haven't heard Marc Gunn's musical Irish-ness are free at last to enjoy honest Celtic acoustics with the release of his newest CD, "Victims of Irish Music."
No, no, no! The "Victims of Irish Music" is Marc Gunn's latest CD, which takes its name from a book about the the true story of Britain's attempt to dismantle Ireland's uniquely hypnotic musical sound. Irish music couldn't be beaten down then, and it never will.
Are the British are the real victims of Irish music?
No way! The only "Victims of Irish Music" are those who haven't heard it yet! Marc's reign as Irish auto harpist king in today's Celtic music world carries on with vigor in this new release!
This CD combines a magical array of independent Celtic bands, of seventeen glorious musical harmonies, onto one marvelous recording. The broad mix of Irish music styles makes it the perfect choice for first-time buyer of Irish music. It fits perfectly into the well-stocked Celtic music library, showing special attention to individual artists' best styles and soulful sounds.
Thomas "Doc" Grauzer's delicate harp selection, titled "Princess Royale," beckons one into the castle courts of yore. The last piece, called "Campbell's Farewell to Red Gap" by Bedlam Bard's, personally bids "Blessing and Farewell," to each listener in its joyful closure. Marc Gunn's own playful tune, "Old Grey Cat," is a delightful discovery in the mix. Each selection on this seventeen track CD is ever-so-carefully placed to lead the beholder's senses seamlessly into the next instrumental piece. While one dreamily carries the listener above Irish glens, the next dances right into a festive village pub.
The "Victims of Irish Music" are blessings to the ears! This joyous Celtic compilation includes:
1. Cooley's Set(Reels: Cooley's Reel,/Sporting Paddy/Toss The Feathers) by Wild Clover Band, 2 . Sleeping Under The Tables Set by Kennedy's Kitchen, 3. Lannigan's Ball/Rambling Pitchfork/Tar Road Sligo by Cady Finlayson, 4. Staten Island Hornpipe/Morpeth Rant by The Jolly Rogues, 5. The Gneeveguilla Reel/Drag her Round the Road/The Golden Keyboard by Arabesque, 6. The Boys from Blue Hill/Cherish the Ladies by Bow Triplets, 7. Princess Royale by Thomas "Doc" Grauzer, 8. Chicago Trippin up the Stairs by Boston Blackthorne, 9. Rocky Road to Brenham by Celtic Stone, 10. Geordie Lad by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, 11. Old Grey Cat by Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats, 12. Congress Reel by Poitin, 13. The Road to Lisdonvarna/Morrison's Jig by Vince Conaway, 14. Polkas and Slides by The Tea Merchants, 15. Banks of Spey/High Road to Linton by Highland Fling, 16. Campbell's Farewell to Red Gap/Newcastle by Bedlam Bards, 17. The Skylark/Humours of Tulla/Lucy Campbell's by Culann's Hounds.
Rating: 5 of 5 (Rating Scale: 1=Worst / 5=Best)
Find the CD at http://celticmusic.org/Victims_Of_Irish_Music.shtml
Published by Lynn Pritchett
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19 Comments
Post a CommentThanks for this excellent music review. :-)
I LOVE Irish music!!!!! I can't wait til I can afford to buy this cd!
Good article, I like Irish music, too :) Sheri
I like all kinds of music and most definitely enjoy Irish tunes. I recently watched a tap dance stage play via You Tube~do not recall the name. I noticed a bit of Irish Jig in the tap dancing as well as the music playing. I later found the play had something to do with Irish workers and a revolt.
This sounds like a beautiful CD. Thank you for the review
I so enjoyed your review...Thanks! I love Irish music...
Very good review. I love Irish music and dancing. Enjoyed the read.
Sounds Fantastic! Wonderful Review!
Um . . . on second thought . . . I'm not exactly sure 'dirt' and 'flavorful' in the same sentence is kind - LOL!
James you are way too kind!