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Suas e!

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I discovered Ms. Lamond on the CD "Bravehearts" and bought her CD because of her beautiful song "E Horo".

I agree that Ms. Lomand's voice is even more impressive in live performance (I was 10 feet from her!), but this music and her talent are so absorbing I feel transported out of my daily existance when I'm listening. I've driven past my exit more than once with this one on, and the volume up.

Coming from Newfoundland, which is just Northeast of Cape Breton, I can tell you I've heard a lot of Celtic music and Mary Jane Lamond stands out. Her music is both electrical and modern, and laced with that often difficult to attain Celtic pathos. *Suas E!* is the album I give to American friends when I try to describe the spirit of the East Coast of Canada: both modern and ageless. Now that I'm far from home it also brings me back to music that could spring up in the kitchen, seemingly out of nowhere, when the day's work was finally done. Mary Jane's voice is that authentic.

This CD is a *must* for anyone who adores superb voices singing invigorating, compelling songs. Mary Jane's renditions of traditional gaelic music completely overwhelm the listener due to her remarkable voice's ability to roam into new territory on each track. Her contemporary arrangements make this an excellent starting disc for the newcomer to this genre of music. I can't recommend it highly enough.

I first heard Mary Jane Lamond on Ashley Macasic's album Hi How Are You Today. It was immediatley my favorite track.When I got her CD I listened to it three times in a row. Her voice is absolutley mesmerizing. The track sung with the older woman is one of my favorites. I don't understand Galic any more than I do French but I enjoy listening to Mary Jane Lamond as much, if not more, than I enjoy listening to Edith Piaf. This album is amust have regardless of your other musical preferences. I can't wait to see her perform live.

Cape Breton should be proud! I recently saw Mary Jane Lamond open up for Natalie MacMaster in Boulder, CO. The talent these two women posses is mind boggling. This is a brilliant recording of age old Gaelic songs sung with sincerity and vitality!

The folk music of Cape Breton was created by musicians using the instruments that were at hand, or makeable by hand. Similarly, on Suas e!, Ms. Lamond utilizes the resources available to her, adding her own contribution to this unique musical style. Her brilliant ability to improvise on the traditional form is proof of her knowledge and respect for it. This music is a living part of that tradition, and makes for an enjoyable and enlightening experience for any listener.

I truely enjoy listening to this CD seveal times over, compleat. I am also very thankful for all the effort in the makeing of this music.

When I first heard Mary Jane Lamond in Accuradio's Radio Celt--a great source for sampling Celtic music--Lamond struck me as a traditionalist who provided always-interesting songs and an engaging voice. This was my first purchase of Lamond's music and my first impression was that this was a very engaging and interesting first-effort by Ms. Lamond. It's the kind of music that would invite anyone who knew Gealic to sing along and those who didn't to at least try.

After a few listens I settled on my favorites quickly--six songs--that I offer my thoughts on here.

Seinn O - (Love the Gaelic titles) Very catchy and the repeated verse is easy enough to sing along to.
Domhnall Mac 'Ic Lain - I love the vocals here.
E Horo! - Probably my favorite song on this CD. Lamond's most emotional rendition in my opinion. The music gradually builds in this one so very nicely and lends passion to this piece--the guitar work here is the best of the CD.
Bog A'Lochain - More energy and a comptemorary feel with nice portions of fiddle added. Again, Lamonds voice is engaging--every song she tries to showcase adds new dimension to her singing style and experiments throughout.
Hor Ghoid Thu Nighean (Stepping Song)-- Again very much in the mold of Bog A'Lochain. Energetic with nice fiddle riffs and some step dancing filling in to close the song.
Tha Mo Run Air A'Ghille (I love that lad)- A nice melody and soothing singing by Mary Jane.

The rest of the songs are at least interesting and worthy of a listen every so often. Overall, a great effort on a debut solo CD.

I love traditional music. I speak only English. I still love this album. Miss Lamond's voice is very expressive and this album, despite some non-traditional instrumentation does a great job of showcasing it. I own a lot of traditional music, but this album is the one that's been on the top of the pile since I got it about a week ago. I've listened to it at least 10 times and it just gets better with each listening.

I heard Ms. Lamond in SF at the State of the World Forum. The songs are great, my only regret is the CD doesn't do justice to her live performance.