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3.0 out of 5 stars
Worth a couple listens but no more,
This review is from: Tunes (Audio CD)
With an ensemble like this one, it could really go either way: a more traditional approach like Frankie Gavin's 1920s-reminiscent fiddle albums or a slap in the face of good taste like Mike McGoldrick's "Fused".
Thankfully, Mike and Shannon have left the exotic instruments and programmed beats off this record, but this group effort still lacks something. The first couple listens, I was pretty impressed by the tight sound that the three solo musicians achieved, but where other albums from Slide, Danu and Trian grew on me over time, this one just annoyed me. I think it's mostly due to Jim Murray's backing, which basically sounds the same on every track. His rythm on jigs is especially irritating at times (think former Lunasa member Donogh Hennessy on happy juice). Although this is clearly meant to be an ensemble recording, they play together ALL the time on ALL the tracks. As a result, they tracks feel like they run together. That being said, the musicianship and tune selection is excellent and the album definitely doesn't lack excitement so it's still enjoyable to listen to, provided you don't get sick of it as I did. I'd recommend Gavin's solo fiddle CDs and Mike McGoldrick and John McSherry's "At First Light" as alternatives to this. As for Sharon Shannon, well, that's another review.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Stuff Here, Folks,
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This review is from: Tunes (Audio CD)
I've listened to this collection of tunes maybe hundreds of times now. The playing is, of course, first rate--and it's obvious they had a marvelous time recording--but it's the tunes themselves, especially the originals, that are the real stars here. These are new tunes worth learning and playing (or even just whistling on a walk.)
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, fun music,
By Ellery Klein (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tunes (Audio CD)
Author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Fiddle (Complete Idiot's Guide to)
While some of my traditional music friends weren't so impressed with this recording, I have to say I love it. The music is happy, and the tunes are groovin' and uplifting. That said, if you are looking to really hear more of the technical genius of Frankie Gavin's fiddling or Sharon Shannon's accordian playing, etc, you should try one of their solo projects. The sound of "Tunes" is definitely an ensemble endeavor- though an enjoyable one that will get your feet tapping.
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