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MP3 Caoimh�n � Raghallaigh - Where The One-eyed Man Is King
10 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Traditional Folk, WORLD: Celtic
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Described in the Irish Times as inhabiting the eccentric fringe of Irish music, the elliptical Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh orbits a different planet to most Irish fiddlers.
This short CD consists of 10 quirky tracks: six brand spanking new pieces from his own imagination, alongside four novel interpretations of traditional tunes.
Some tracks, like ''Fead an Iolar'' and ''Dún do Shúil'', are straightforward - they feature Caoimhín playing solo hardanger fiddle, using weird and wonderful crosstunings to create a new ambience for these old tunes. ''The Old Waltz'' and ''Wild Goose Chase'' find him creating a new approach to presenting traditional tune forms, with a sense of soundscape and beauty. Other tracks, like ''its all about the rhythm of her toes'' and ''the mole man of hackney'', are multilayered creations of madness, a quirky and fun stereo abstraction.
Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh is regarded as one of the most exciting and creative musicians in traditional music. His album ''Kitty Lie Over'' with uilleann piper Mick O''Brien was named #1 Traditional Album of 2003 by Earle Hitchner in the Irish Echo. He has recorded, performed and collaborated with the likes of Iarla Ó Lionáird, The Waterboys, Liam Ó Maonlaí and Breanndán Begley. He performs happily in many combinations all over the planet.
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