Customer Reviews

The Celtic Fiddle Of Liz Knowles

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This is Irish-style fiddling by a virtuoso. The first track is an explosively lively piece composed by Liz Knowles herself. Most of the rest of the album consists of tunes that will be familiar, maybe too familiar, to people that are into this genre. But she plays them radiantly. Accompaniment and production are polished and very good. Predominantly, we have the fiddle front and center, and guitar and percussive instruments, not too loud, happening in the background. Boxes and flutes appear on a minority of the tracks. This is Liz Knowles' first album. Although it includes a couple of bits that I find boring, I will certainly be buying any more albums that come out from her.

The energy is sweeping and uplifting and you will wear out your CD if that is possible. Better than Coffee to get you going. Her slower tunes were excellent as well. You will be pleased! I found myself dancing around the house...with a smile on my face.

Although a good CD, this is not a current representation of Liz Knowles' accomplished playing and maturity on her fiddle. We need to hear more current recordings from you, Liz!

When I saw her in Riverdance, I was blown away, but her CD is even better than I anticipated! Highly recomended!

Now THIS is Celtic fiddle playing