Redwood Cathedral

Dick Gaughan | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: October 20, 1998
• Label: Appleseed
• Genres: Folk/Contemporary Folk, Folk/Traditional British & Celtic Folk, Folk/Traditional Folk, International/Celtic, International/Europe, New Age/Celtic New Age, Pop/Singer-Songwriters
• ASIN: B0010VFOX6
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,788 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Combining justice with beauty, November 6, 2002

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Vieuxblue (Ewing, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Redwood Cathedral (Audio CD)

Dick Gaughan has the rare ability to combine a sense of justice with a sense of beauty. Most, but not all, of the songs on this album recall heros of the struggle for human dignity and justice, but realized in a way that eschews propaganda for full realization of the promise of both the subjects and the music. "Thomas Muir of Huntershill" is a great example of this genre.

Then there is Gaughan's cover of "Let it Be" on this album, a love song with no political content whatsoever, just to prove that he can frolic with the rest of us.

American counterparts are Woodie Guthrie and Pete Seeger. From a technical and musical perspective, Gaughan is more gifted, although Seeger has a more universal perspective, drawing from a wider set of traditions. Gaughan sings Seeger's "Turn, Turn, Turn" on the album, which makes the connection between these two troubadors.

All in all, this is one of those disks a Gaughan fan, or a fan of beautiful music that remembers heros, should have.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the finest, October 22, 2002

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John (Olympia, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Redwood Cathedral (Audio CD)

I have been a long time fan of Gaughan - heard him in concert several times - but I rate this album clearly as one of his best overall efforts. It is a must for anyone's collection.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another powerful, moving, and inspiring work by a true hero, October 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Redwood Cathedral (Audio CD)

Dick Gaughan has once again provided the world with a powerful, moving, and inspiring collection. His ability to roar with urgency and instantly slide to a passionate whisper is sure to raise gooseflesh on the arms of his listeners. He remains foremost among singers and guitarists of any genre.