Enchanted Garden

John Renbourn, John Renbourn Group | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Shanachie
• ASIN: B000000E7Y
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #442,336 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Pavane "Belle, Qui Tiens Ma Vie"/Tourdion

2. The Truth from Above

3. Le Tambourin

4. The Plains of Waterloo

5. The Maid on the Shore

6. Douce Dame Jolie

7. A Bold Young Farmer

8. Sidi Brahim

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Album, December 2, 2000

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Steve Vrana (Aurora, NE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Enchanted Garden (Audio CD)

If John Renbourn is capable of recording a bad album, I've yet to hear it. This is the second incarnation of the John Renbourn Group. [Fiddler Sue Draheim has been replaced by multi-instrumentalist John Molineux (dulcimer, mandolin, fiddle).] Still on board is Jacqui McShee who provides vocals on the standout track "The Plains of Waterloo."

Other highlights include the eight-and-a-half minute instrumental piece "Sidi Brahim," which features flute, guitar, tabla and swalamandala. Equally impressive is the opening medley, which couples the gorgeous harmonies on "Pavane 'Belle, Qui Tiens Ma Vie'" with the instrumental "Tourdion." There are also two a cappella numbers: the group singing of "The Truth from Above" and McShee's solo rendering of "A Bold Young Farmer."

Originally released in 1980, the group would record only one other album, the equally stunning live recording Live In America in 1981. If you are a fan of British folk music in general or the music of Pentangle in particular (Renbourn's previous band), this album will not disappoint. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent follow-up, June 21, 1999

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This review is from: Enchanted Garden (Audio CD)

Excellent follow-up to the superb "A Maid In Bedlam" album. This one covers pretty much the same territory as the first, but is also a must. A gorgeous blend of medieval/renaissance British Isles music that, like "A Maid In Bedlam" must be heard.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 40 minutes of Estacy!, February 1, 2003

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Carl Johnson "budbear_5000" (Detroit, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Enchanted Garden (Audio CD)

I have followed John Though his entire career. This is by far the best record he has ever been associated with! Half of the Pentagle musicians play on it, including the female singer par folk excellence! On this record, you will here authentic interpretations of midevil & renaissance folk music played and sung in full harmonies by the masters. I kid you not! This is an essential spin for authentic, traditional folk lovers!