Victims of Irish Music

Marc Gunn

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 17, 2007)
• Original Release Date: April 13, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mage Records
• ASIN: B000R9R8H2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #507,703 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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The "Victims of Irish Music" have finally been released! Victims? What Victims? Oh, yeah - The few poor souls who haven't heard Marc Gunn's musical Irish-ness are free at last to enjoy honest Celtic acoustics with the release of his newest CD, "Victims of Irish Music." No, no, no! The "Victims of Irish Music" is Marc Gunn's latest CD, which takes its name from a book about the the true story of Britain's attempt to dismantle Ireland's uniquely hypnotic musical sound. Irish music couldn't be beaten down then, and it never will. Are the British are the real victims of Irish music? No way! The only "Victims of Irish Music" are those who haven't heard it yet! Marc's reign as Irish auto harpist king in today's Celtic music world carries on with vigor in this new release! This CD combines a magical array of independent Celtic bands, of seventeen glorious musical harmonies, onto one marvelous recording. The broad mix of Irish music styles makes it the perfect choice for first-time buyer of Irish music. It fits perfectly into the well-stocked Celtic music library, showing special attention to individual artists' best styles and soulful sounds. Thomas "Doc" Grauzer's delicate harp selection, titled "Princess Royale," beckons one into the castle courts of yore. The last piece, called "Campbell's Farewell to Red Gap" by Bedlam Bard's, personally bids "Blessing and Farewell," to each listener in its joyful closure. Marc Gunn's own playful tune, "Old Grey Cat," is a delightful discovery in the mix. Each selection on this seventeen track CD is ever-so-carefully placed to lead the beholder's senses seamlessly into the next instrumental piece. While one dreamily carries the listener above Irish glens, the next dances right into a festive village pub. The "Victims of Irish Music" are blessings to the ears! --Associated Content

Product Description

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is a free, bi-monthly, downloadable radio show of independent Irish and Celtic music. It is hosted by Marc Gunn, lead singer of the Brobdingnagian Bards and The Dubliners Tabby Cats, chief editor of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, proprietor of Song Henge, and a fan of all things Celtic. If you're looking for Celtic MP3s or music online, Marc Gunn is probably there. ORIGINS OF "VICTIMS OF IRISH MUSIC" Last year, I borrowed a book from harper, Doc Grauzer, for casual reading about the history of Irish music. In the book, the author explained that many Irish musicians were forbidden by Britain to play the music of their heritage and suffered the consequences for disobeying. But the concept seemed to have greater depth to me as an independent Celtic musician. Music has evolved a lot since those days. Styles have changed. Dylan went electric. Enya changed the whole concept of "Celtic music" to many in the United States. While I enjoy all styles of Irish and Celtic music, I feel that in order to know where you are going, you should know where you came from. Our cultural heritage is important, as is our musical heritage. This album includes a wide range of acoustic instrumental music. It is not all traditional, but it is an exciting glimpse at how 21st century independent Celtic musicians are keeping tabs on their cultural heritage. It covers a wide range of musical styles by bands who refuse to allow their heritage to be victimized. If you are love your Irish heritage, you can show your love of it with this captivating and energizing compilation of amazing music. A portion of the profits benefit a non-profit cultural organization, but all of it supports the heart of our Irish heritage.

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