Pipeline [Import]

Dermot Hyde | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 1, 2003)
• Original Release Date: January 1, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Celtic America Llc
• ASIN: B000095ZHE
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #782,401 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Thirteen Years Keelin’s return

2. The Fly on the Windowsill, Nora’s DreamThe Auld FellaJean’s Reel

3. Maria Solina

4. The Peacock’s Feather Lucky Lorcan Malin Head The Bold Man’s Wife

5. Adair’s March Cities Far Away Lament for Derryveagh

6. The Trip to Skye The Maid on the GreenThe Plains of Canada

7. Kisses and Kind Eyes

8. PipelineConor Tully’s The Trip to Sardinia

9. Non Te Namores, Nenina Rumba de Carcacia Verde GaioPolka de Vilagarcia

Editorial Reviews

Paddy Moloney, The Chieftains, Dublin 2003

Pipeline´s excellently made album is a must for any lover of the uilleann pipes and whistle, with wonderful playing.

Product Description

Dermot Hyde and Tom Hake's debut album, Pipeline represents a break from the everyday run-of-the-mill Celtic-music production. Indeed, all the ingredients are there, - highly-polished dance music and songs, as well as the moving airs of Ireland, Scotland and Galician, but the listener is pleasantly surprised by a whole bunch of new tunes, as well as songs he's never heard before. But it's not just the repertoire that gets to us, - a subtle and well-arranged CD is what we're dealing with here. Hyde and Hake's choice of material is complemented by vibrant innovative playing which makes a live presentation on stage turn into something sparkling. The two multi-instrumentalists cover the complete range of sounds from the Celtic world on a wide variety of instruments from bagpipes, whistles and flutes, to bouzoukis, harps and guitars. And of course the human voice is well represented not only in the interpretation of three songs written by Dermot Hyde, but at times it! is employed almost as a melody instrument in itself. The new album is further enhanced by guest appearances from Uxia, one of Galicia's finest female singers, and by Paddy Kerr, a veritable virtuoso of a bodhran player, who brings with him from the west of Ireland an extraordinary feeling for all that is rhythmic within in the Celtic spirit. Dermot Hyde and Tom Hake understand how to take music to the people. Both men bring with them natural flair laced with an innate ability to touch an audience, - an ability born from years of experience on stage and in the theatre. And it is this closeness, this proximity to the listener, which is immediately evident on their CD. Whilst Dermot Hyde straps on his Irish Pipes and reaches for his flute, Tom Hake's fingers glide over the strings of the Celtic harp to the strains of a soulful romantic melody. The moment forces its way into your soul. This is music. This is what life is about.

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Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid, very musical release, March 3, 2004

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Jeff Rich (King of Prussia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pipeline (Audio CD)

It may sound redundant to call a CD "musical," but I'll try to explain. I'm a big fan of uilleann pipes, and have listened to a lot of different performers. There are pipers I've listened to that have great technique but end up with a recording lacking life. Dermot Hyde shows not only great command of the pipes, but a musicality in the playing that makes this CD a pleasure for all instead of just uilleann aficionados.
In addition to the solid piping, Mr. Hyde shows great skill on whistles. I was doubly impressed with his abilities upon checking out the liner notes and realizing he wrote the majority of the tunes. That includes three songs he also handles vocals on.
It would be a mistake to go any further without mentioning the other side of this musical coin, Tom Hake. He plays solid accompaniment throughout the release. In fact the first thing you will hear on this CD is his driving bouzouki which pulls you right in. He also plays guitar, bass and harp. Together these two musicians create the majority of what you hear on Pipeline, and they work great together.
This is one of those rare CDs that I enjoy beginning to end, so it's hard to pick out particular favorite tracks. The opening song "Thirteen Years" really grabbed me right off with the bouzouki intro and Dermot's whistle playing. It finishes with a melody that he lilts, which is a technique not often used lately. Maria Solina is a Galician tune, which appeared on a Carlos Nunez CD as a song. It's given new personality in this interpretation using whistle, harp and pipes. "Cities Far Away" is a song about Highland Clearances. Powerful, and supported by an opening whistle march and closing smallpipes tune. Throughout the CD there are good original tunes by Dermot and his brother, Brendan. Then comes the finale, which returns to Galicia for a great set featuring Uxia Senlle on vocals. It wraps up with a tune some may recognize from the Chieftains' CD "Santiago," from the track "Dueling Chanters." As elsewhere on Pipeline, Dermot's playing gives the tune a new life.
I think this is one of the most solid releases featuring uilleann pipes to come out in the last couple of years. My favorite since Mike McGoldrick and John McSherry's "At First Light" and "Callan Bridge" from the Vallely Brothers. These releases form a trio that show just how good uilleann pipes can be, especially to those curious people that may not have much exposure to the instrument already. Highly recommended.