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The American Songbook

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by: Various Artists

Release Date September 30, 1996

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If the Cap Fits

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by: Kevin Burke

Release Date October 05, 1993
Failte! (Greeting!) Kevin Burke talks about the music he grew up with as a child on the album cover. Fiddlers could be found in pubs alone or with one or two other musicians in relaxed sessions as much for their own relaxation and fun as for entertaining friends and relatives from the neighborhood. This album was cut in 1978 and is a reminder of the old ways before their were contests and other pressures brought to bear on the music. Kevin plays in a manner as if he had a symphony in his head. It is a meditation and playing to an audience of one, yourself. This is an archival gem and statement of the old way of playing Irish traditional music the traditional way. Any real Celtic Collection may need a CD or two to represent the old pub style, ... Read More:

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Words & Music

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by: Planxty

Release Date October 17, 1990
After Cold Blow and the Rainy Night this is a good album. But back in the eighties I owned on vinyl The Kings of Tara by Planxty. Why is this not available? I regard the Kings of Tara collection the best of all the work that planxty ever did, but maybe the fact that I can't get hold of it on CD covers my eyes with rose coloured spectacles. Leave Christy Moore alone. He has brought a lot of joy to my Polynesian family. The Celts were pushed to the edge of a world but the Polynesians kept going. Their music though has the same spirit.
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Words & Music

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by: Planxty

Release Date October 09, 1992
After Cold Blow and the Rainy Night this is a good album. But back in the eighties I owned on vinyl The Kings of Tara by Planxty. Why is this not available? I regard the Kings of Tara collection the best of all the work that planxty ever did, but maybe the fact that I can't get hold of it on CD covers my eyes with rose coloured spectacles. Leave Christy Moore alone. He has brought a lot of joy to my Polynesian family. The Celts were pushed to the edge of a world but the Polynesians kept going. Their music though has the same spirit.
www.markcross.nu

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Hillbilly Classics

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by: Various Artists

Release Date December 03, 2002
After Cold Blow and the Rainy Night this is a good album. But back in the eighties I owned on vinyl The Kings of Tara by Planxty. Why is this not available? I regard the Kings of Tara collection the best of all the work that planxty ever did, but maybe the fact that I can't get hold of it on CD covers my eyes with rose coloured spectacles. Leave Christy Moore alone. He has brought a lot of joy to my Polynesian family. The Celts were pushed to the edge of a world but the Polynesians kept going. Their music though has the same spirit.
www.markcross.nu

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Gusty's Frolicks

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by: Seán Keane

Release Date June 27, 2006
Sean Keane is, without a doubt, one of the best fiddle players in the history of Irish music. His highly embellished, yet deadly accurate style of playing provides a wonderfully entertaining set of tunes on Gusty's Frolics. While many albums like this one may become tiresome after hearing only solo tracks, Sean Keane is able to keep the listener intersested throughout the whole album. I would recommend this album to anyone who is, even in the least bit, fond of Irish fiddle-playing. Gusty's Frolics is an excellent buy.

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Gusty's Frolicks

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by: Seán Keane

Release Date October 24, 2000
Sean Keane is, without a doubt, one of the best fiddle players in the history of Irish music. His highly embellished, yet deadly accurate style of playing provides a wonderfully entertaining set of tunes on Gusty's Frolics. While many albums like this one may become tiresome after hearing only solo tracks, Sean Keane is able to keep the listener intersested throughout the whole album. I would recommend this album to anyone who is, even in the least bit, fond of Irish fiddle-playing. Gusty's Frolics is an excellent buy.

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Feadoga Stain

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by: Mary Bergin

Release Date February 01, 1994
When I first heard Feadoga Stain it scared me! Mary Bergin plays so fast! At least I thought so. I had been trying to learn to play the Irish tin whistle and I had bought this CD to see how Irish songs should sound. I had been stumbling through "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" trying to get the notes and tempo right. The speed with which Mary Bergin plays an Irish reel left me in the dust! I figured she had to be showing off so I put on a CD by The Chieftains. Nope, she's not showing off; the Irish do play that fast! For people who love the sound of this sweet, inexpensive little instrument, this CD is for you. It showcases the tin whistle ("feadoga stain" in celtic) with very little accompaniment. She plays traditional Irish music from fast reels ... Read More:

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Sweeter as the Years Roll By

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by: James Keane

Release Date October 19, 1999
When I first heard Feadoga Stain it scared me! Mary Bergin plays so fast! At least I thought so. I had been trying to learn to play the Irish tin whistle and I had bought this CD to see how Irish songs should sound. I had been stumbling through "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" trying to get the notes and tempo right. The speed with which Mary Bergin plays an Irish reel left me in the dust! I figured she had to be showing off so I put on a CD by The Chieftains. Nope, she's not showing off; the Irish do play that fast! For people who love the sound of this sweet, inexpensive little instrument, this CD is for you. It showcases the tin whistle ("feadoga stain" in celtic) with very little accompaniment. She plays traditional Irish music from fast reels ... Read More:

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Isla Ho

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Release Date October 25, 1999
I was blown away!! It was as if I was sleeping beside a mountain tairn with granite cliffs rising behind me and a mist filled valley spreading out below. The music lulled me to peacefull rest, soothed my bones and loosened my soul to let the beauty of the mountains pour into and through me. Let us always strive for the "rights o' man".