Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman
Release Date: 15 September 2008
Label: Old Bridge Music
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5023405001729
Genres: Folk Irish Folk
Description
A stunning new album from the "celebrated virtuoso partnership" of Máire Nà Chathasaigh, "the greatest Celtic harper of our age" (Live Ireland) and Irish Traditional Musician of the Year 2001, and Chris Newman, "one of the UK's most staggering and influential acoustic guitarists" (fRoots).
The aptly-named release is an addictive and stylish cocktail of powerhouse Irish dance-music, gorgeous airs, old songs with a contemporary twist and striking new compositions - with a shot of bluegrass thrown in. From the very first notes of the opening track, the sizzling guitar improvisations and harp pyrotechnics come thick and fast! A perfect showcase for their unique sound.
Máire (Irish harp, vocals), Chris (acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, electric and fretless bass). Guest Musicians: Máire's extraordinary fiddle-playing sister Nollaig Casey, Grammy Award-winning American banjo-player Cathy Fink and drummer/percussionist Roy Whyke.
What the critics have said of their previous albums: "Virtuosic, fascinating, dramatic, original, inspired, gloriously adventurous, dazzling, brilliant, stunning, impassioned, electrifying, bewitching, moving, achingly beautiful, influential, revered, unique." - The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, The Irish Times, The Scotsman, fRoots.
Tracklisting
Nollaig Casey
Maire Ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman
The Casey Sisters: Máire Ní Chathasaigh, Nollaig Casey, Mairead Ní Chathasaigh
Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh
Maire Ni Chathasaigh
Maire Ni Chathasaigh
Chris Newman
Chris Newman
P.J. & Marcus Hernon
Seamus Begley
Paul Brady
Dolores Keane
Various Artists
Dolores Keane
The Henry Girls
Altan
