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Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill
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  • Audio CD (June 10, 1997)
  • Original Release Date: June 10, 1997
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Green Linnet
  • ASIN: B000005CQN
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #109,875 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly wonderful, February 11, 2004
I bought this CD by mistake a couple of years ago, listened to it once, thought "Oh, well, it's not what I was looking for," and put it aside. Recently I came across it again and decided to give it another hearing, and it rapidly vaulted into the position of Favorite CD. Hayes is (of course) a superb fiddler -- I also own and like "Under the Moon." But Cahill's subtle guitar accompaniment contributes immensely to bringing out the character of each tune, and I think the combination is magical. I'm especially fond of the tunes that embody the "lonesome touch" (e.g., "The Old Bush/The Reel with the Burl" -- the latter is a West of Ireland variant of the popular "Drowsy Maggie," my favorite Irish tune), but the whole album is solid. (Hayes tends to tap his toes and move as he's playing, and some of this comes through on the recording, but I don't find it obtrusive; it's what you'd hear in any County Clare pub. As for the "tape hiss" that another reviewer complained about, I don't hear it -- could it be HIS stereo?)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fiddler at the top of his art, November 5, 1999
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I bought his albums (Lonesome Touch was the best) after hearing him in West Virginia one night when he and his partner arrived 2 hours late for a performance (lost on the Interstate) -- everyone who stayed felt amply rewarded by his magical playing. He lives and breathes with the instrument and the listener is honored to be able to taste the music that results.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have disc of irish fiddling, December 16, 1998
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Beautiful, very soulful fiddling from Martin Hayes. Really amazing guitar backup from Dennis Cahill is what really made the disc shine for me. Cahill's inventiveness and harmonizations really fill out these tunes, and give a very full sound to the duo. Great stuff.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, Please, May I have Some More?
What a beautiful collection of pieces. Heartbreaking at times, but never maudlin -- the other side to break-neck Irish fiddling, quiet beauty and deep soul. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Elen Pass Brandt

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lonesome Touch
I bought the original copy in Doolin, Ireland, not knowing what I was getting but trusting the sales clerk that it was traditional fiddling. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Denise Brown

2.0 out of 5 stars slow recording bad recording
This cd had great potential. However, it didn't seem to take off. The pacing is lazy. Not that it should be fast paced, but this recording lacked energy. Read more
Published on July 14, 2000 by Lazlo

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwrenching
On first hearing, I have to say, I found the guitar of Dennis Cahill intrusive, and the pure Irish spirit of "Under the moon" and the son of P.J. Read more
Published on August 4, 1999 by mgmg@primus.com.au

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Cahill and Hayes bring the San Francisco Celtic Art and Music Festival to the Bay Area each March. They are a joy to see in concert and do us a great service bringing many... Read more
Published on August 4, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Very moving, pure fiddle, reaches your soul
I bought this CD at the Traditional Music Shop in Doolin, County Clare, hopeful that I would like it. I have not been dissappointed in any way. Read more
Published on December 12, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Opens your heart and enters your soul - sit back and enjoy.
Perfection !!! That's what this musical partnership is. Martin plays the fiddle like no other - with heart and soul, incredible - just beautiful. Read more
Published on December 9, 1998

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