a r t i s t : Malinky
t i t l e : The Unseen Hours
d a t e : 2005
l a b e l : Greentrax
g e n r e : Folk
r l s. d a t e : Sep/2006
t r a c k s : 12
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 84,4 MB
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Malinky are a band whose song-centred repertoire combines a
deep appreciation of tradition with a vibrant freshness of
approach, taking in both the classic ballads and outstanding
and original songwriting, alongside sparkling instrumental
sets.
On this album (produced by John Morran) the line-up has
undergone a couple of changes - singer Karine Polwart has
moved on and is replaced by the outstanding young vocalist
Fiona Hunter, and Ewan MacPherson (mandolin, mandola, guitar,
tenor banjo, vocals comes in for button box player Leo McCann.
Jon Bews (fiddle, vocals), Steve Byrne (vocals, bouzouki,
guitar) and Mark Dunlop (whistles, bodhran, vocals) continue
to be key members of the group.
With three of the five sharing lead vocal duties, and the
entire group contributing backing vocals, the richness and
breadth of their song palette is second to none, leaving
listeners spoilt for choice between FionaÆs cool lyrical
clarity, SteveÆs Angus-accented resonance and MarkÆs soulful,
Ulster-style delivery.
All five, too, are noted as sympathetic and imaginative
accompanists, responding fluently to the intrinsic mood and
shape of a song, while weaving in colours and rhythms borrowed
from a wide swathe of traditional and contemporary sources.
Steve has also been hailed as one of ScotlandÆs talented young
songwriters, while Mark, Jon and Ewan contribute strong
original tunes into the mix.
"The first part of the story may be over, but a new exciting
chapter has definitely begun." (The Scotsman)
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01-Edom O Gordon [05:12]
02-Clerk Saunders [07:29]
03-Hughie The Graham [05:11]
04-The Scotia Set [04:32]
05-SΘan ≤ Duφbhφr A'ghleanna [05:57]
06-King Orfeo [04:51]
07-Inertia Reels [04:37]
08-Flowers of Saskatchewan [03:27]
09-The Bonnie Banks O Fordie [05:59]
10-The Icon [04:56]
11-The Sun's Cousin [06:46]
12-My Ain Coutrie [03:57]
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62:54 min