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Wind in the Rigging

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The artists perform timmeless
songs of the sea with such simple clearity
that one can almost feel the presence
of the salt air and expereence the
power and beauty of being far out
to sea. Especially moving is their
rendering of the mariners hymn
" Eternal Father Strong to Save."

i could do a jig just listening to this. celtic meets folk meets i don't know what. i adore this album.

When I first heard this recording as a child, it was not long after the original release in 1988, and the album quickly became a family favorite. Now, as an adult, I still find it to be my all-time favorite recording of traditional music - and one of my favorite albums of any musical genre. The arrangements are flawless and beautiful, the playing soulful and skilled. I could gush for hours about this CD, but it's just easier to listen for yourself. I love it, and if you have any fondness for instrumental and/or traditional music, you will too. Even though I've been listening to this album for over a decade and a half, it still tugs at my heartstrings and brings a smile to my face every single time I listen to it.

I heard this CD over a decade ago and I continue to seek it out as a hallmark of maritime heritage. The instrumental renditions can be haunting, moving and uplifting....if you're a sailor or a lover of the sea, this album will become one of your favorites whenever your thoughts range over the waters. bon voyage