This is a record that took the best part of three years to make -- quite a chunk of the 19 year musical partnership these two have enjoyed. From the very beginning, their virtuosity is never in doubt, as the pair slip and slide around each other on a disc that combines traditional, contemporary and original work. Maire Ni Chathasaigh is a wonderfully affecting harpist, never more so than on the solo "Molly St. George," where the hanging notes of the air speak as loudly as the ripple of strings. Chris Newman offers his ...
Read More
This is a record that took the best part of three years to make -- quite a chunk of the 19 year musical partnership these two have enjoyed. From the very beginning, their virtuosity is never in doubt, as the pair slip and slide around each other on a disc that combines traditional, contemporary and original work. Maire Ni Chathasaigh is a wonderfully affecting harpist, never more so than on the solo "Molly St. George," where the hanging notes of the air speak as loudly as the ripple of strings. Chris Newman offers his dextrous fingers on mandolin, bass and guitars, shining quietly throughout -- and therein lies the problem. As good as this album is -- and the musicianship is very good indeed -- there's no sense of taking chances or pushing to the edge. Things brighten a little when Nollaig Casey joins on fiddle, making things a bit rawer, but even the neo-bluegrass of "Big Scotia" seems too comfortable. The instrumentals fare better than the vocal tracks (Ni Chathasaigh is an adequate, not a great, singer), but all in all, stunning as the playing is, this comes across as too polite and controlled. ~ Chris Nickson, Rovi
Read Less
Add this copy of Firewire to cart. $5.10, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2007.
Add this copy of Fire Wire to cart. $14.88, very good condition, Sold by Bedlam Books & Music rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Leominster, HEREFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Signed on the insert by Maire but it's a bit smudged! Slight surface marking to disc, plays fine. Next day dispatch by Royal Mail in recyclable packaging. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries.
