The Irish Volunteer: Songs Of The Irish Union Soldier 1861-1865

David Kincaid | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 24, 1998)
• Original Release Date: February 24, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rykodisc
• ASIN: B000005Z5R
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,307 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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  • #25 in Music > Folk > British & Celtic Folk > Irish Folk
  • #33 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > General

Track Listings

1. Irish Volunteer

2. Boys That Wore the Green

3. Opinions of Paddy Magee

4. The Boys of the Irish Brigade

5. Paddy's Lamentation

6. The Irish Volunteer, No. 2

7. My Father's Gun

8. Meagher Is Leading the Irish Brigade

9. Free and Green

10. The Harp of Old Erin & Banner of Star

11. The List of Generals

12. Pat Murphy of Meagher's Brigade

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous!, March 17, 2000

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Ken (South Bound Brook) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Irish Volunteer: Songs Of The Irish Union Soldier 1861-1865 (Audio CD)

If you love great Irish music or are interested in the history of the Civil War you are sure to enjoy this CD! I had the good fortune to see David Kincaid perform most of the songs on this CD recently and was immediately captivated by this unique and wonderful music. The melodies and musical style will be instantly familiar with anyone familiar with Celtic music. All but one of the songs on the CD are based on authentic songs that were played by the famous Irish Brigade of the Civil War. The terrific liner notes explain the context of each song and how it relates to not only the Civil War, but the Irish immigrant experience of the 19th century as well. After meeting Mr. Kincaid, it was clear that this disc was a labor of love and it shines through in the high production quality of this CD. I haven't been able to stop listening to it since I got it and I doubt you will either.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Would Get TEN Stars on a Bad Day!, October 13, 2000

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E. Michelle Dorn (Gettysburg, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Irish Volunteer: Songs Of The Irish Union Soldier 1861-1865 (Audio CD)

Picture yourself trapped in a Civil War art gallery/frame shop for eight to ten hours a day, five to six days a week...ok, a dream come true to those of us who love the Civil War. What else goes with the ambiance of a fine gallery aside from art work and books about the War Between the States? Period music! Great, right? Most of the time, yes! However, our CD player only handles five discs, so I get to hear said CDs over and over and...well, you get the point. David Kincaid's The Irish Volunteer is one of the BEST Civil War CD's I have ever heard. From humorous to heart wrenching, he covers all the bases with excellent background instruments which compliment, not deter, from a voice that would be successful applied to any musical genre'. His heart and soul comes through this endevour, and it shines! In regard to his music, the two most frequently asked questions I hear are: "where can I get this" and (from all our Rebel friends) "When is he going to do another one...for US?" The CD and tape are money well spent, for enjoyment that will last until it wears out! (The one things that David Kincaid won't wear out is his welcome, EVER!)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, great album., January 15, 2003

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Beechwood Knoll "beechwoodknoll" (Wollaston, MA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Irish Volunteer: Songs Of The Irish Union Soldier 1861-1865 (Audio CD)

His selection of songs was excellent, and his treatment of the material even better. An album you will listen to again and again. Do yourself a favor, buy it!