| All Artists: Dervish Title: Midsummer's Night Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Whirling Discs Release Date: 5/20/2008 Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop Styles: Traditional Folk, British & Celtic Folk, Celtic, Singer-Songwriters Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 689232005122 |
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 | Dervish Midsummer's Night Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop Dervish, perhaps more than any other traditional Irish band, have the knack of bringing the passion and spontaneity of a pub session to their recordings. On Midsummer's Night, the seven members of the band play their wa... more » |
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Amazon.com Dervish, perhaps more than any other traditional Irish band, have the knack of bringing the passion and spontaneity of a pub session to their recordings. On Midsummer's Night, the seven members of the band play their way through six sets of dance tunes with an easygoing charm that makes even the quick tempos of the liveliest jigs seem effortless. The instrumental talents of the members may rank with the best Ireland has to offer, but the real heart of the band is the voice of Cathy Jordan. When she sings a tragic ballad such as "The Banks of Sweet Viledee," she brings the bitterness and sorrow to life, and when she gets flirtatious, as she does on "Sean Bhain," she is irresistible. When Dervish first appeared on the scene in the early 1990s, they were tagged as the next Bothy Band. With Midsummer's Night, they have truly gone beyond comparison with other bands, and have become so influential that, from now on, up-and-coming groups are likely to be described as the next Dervish. --Michael Simmons Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsArguably the best Irish album ever Tal | 07/12/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "Ever since Dervish hit the scene they have paved new roads, expanding the limits of what Irish/Celtic music can encompass. Their rhythm section, made up of 3 players playing anything from Mandolins to Guitars in any given combination, is easily one of the strongest rhythm sections ever assembled. This serves as the harmonious canvas upon which the fiddle, wind, and accordion soar to roaring hights. These 6 players alone have the sheer talent to conquer. But with the delicate and completely honest voice of Cathy Jordan added to the mix, what we witness is a group of musicians whose power is unstoppable.This album is intense, humane, and honest. Even the fast jigs have an air of love and honesty about them. What distinguishes this album from other outings is the fact that it manages to mix extremely raw energy with incredibly structured compositions. The compositions here match and at times even outdo anything the chieftains could manage. This is the new appex of Irish music, period." Freaking awesome peacemonger | 08/13/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "The combination of the stringy sound of the bouzouki/mandola and Cathy Jordan's singing make Dervish my absolute favourite trad band. Album is solid all through. Stellar bouzouki and mandola interplay. Of course, great flute, fiddle, guitar, and accordion playing. Cathy Jordan is indisputably my favorite singer in traditional Irish music, although her voice sounds a bit better on their earlier records. Some great faster songs (Red-Haired Mary, An T-Ull, There Was a Maid). Banks of Sweet Vildee is so beautiful. Just buy it."
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