a r t i s t : Jamie O'reilly
t i t l e : Songs of The Kerry Madwoman
d a t e : 2006
l a b e l : none
g e n r e : Celtic
r l s. d a t e : Jul/2006
t r a c k s : 14
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 61,3 MB
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An ethereal and powerful song cycle for voice and chamber
ensemble is the centerpiece of the compact disc, produced by
J. O'Reilly Productions. 14 songs, including the traditional
ballad 'Foggy Dew' --recorded by Chicago's Bruce Roper (Sons
of the Never Wrong). Author Patricia Monaghan's highly
specialized Celtic poetry acts as the lyrics, with
singer/songwriter Michael Smith's original music. Musical
arrangements are by Smith and Peter Swenson-- who wrote the
woodwind parts, and plays guitar and various lutes. O'Reilly
is featured on vocals. Smith on guitar. Musical performances
borrow from - and are influenced by-medieval, folk, art song
and ethnic/Irish forms. Also appearing are Bob Weber (Cello),
John Floeter (Double Bass), Lily Floeter (Flute), Shawna Lake
(Oboe, English Horn) And Special Guests Anne Hills (Vocals),
James Conway (Tin Whistle), Michael Zerang (Percussion), and
Bob Long (Piano).
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01-homefront [01:53]
02-the air grows sweet with memory [02:28]
03-morning mist is a wide door [04:49]
04-women shawled in black [02:26]
05-mountain morning [03:27]
06-who strides towards me in the sunlight [02:53]
07-wolves in the winter [04:08]
08-suddenly i see [03:33]
09-heave, heavens [02:19]
10-lament [03:08]
11-homefront [02:54]
12-what falls, falls, falls [02:11]
13-sweet harper [04:04]
14-foggy dew [05:50]
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46:03 min