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Skyedance
Way Out to Hope Street
Genres: Folk, International Music, New Age, Pop

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Way Out to Hope Street - Skyedance, Fraser, Alasdair
2. Walking the Plank - Skyedance, Rigler, Eric
3. Donostia - Skyedance, Machlis, Paul
4. Year's Turning - Skyedance, Machlis, Paul
5. Midnight on Raasay/The Braemar Cappuccino - Skyedance, Fraser, Alasdair
6. Dizzy - Skyedance, Linden, Mark
7. Stoney Run - Skyedance, Norman, Chris [1]
8. The Lupine - Skyedance, Norman, Chris [1]
9. Dark Jewel - Skyedance, Machlis, Paul
10. Tathaich Nam Fonn (A Song-Haunted Place) - Skyedance, Fraser, Alasdair
11. Skyedance Reels: Ruilledah Cailleach/The Bird's Nest/Harris Dance - Skyedance, Traditional
12. Skerray - Skyedance, Norman, Chris [1]
13. Reel de Flores - Skyedance, Fraser, Alasdair
14. Bannockburn - Skyedance, Fraser, Alasdair

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CD Details

All Artists: Skyedance
Title: Way Out to Hope Street
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Culburnie Records
Original Release Date: 8/19/1997
Release Date: 8/19/1997
Genres: Folk, International Music, New Age, Pop
Styles: British & Celtic Folk, Celtic, Europe, Britain & Ireland, Celtic New Age
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 755997011125

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CD Reviews

Thoroughly enjoyable

P. Lozar | Santa Fe, NM USA | 05/21/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The artists who made the original "Skyedance" album (Machlis and Fraser) join here with a group of other outstanding musicians and a passel of original tunes. While the quality of the compositions varies and the arrangements are occasionally repetitious, in general the album is a delight. (One major contributor to its success is the terrific percussionist Peter Maund, who did wonders on Ensemble Alcatraz' early music albums a few years back.) The performances, whether cheery or melancholy, are spirited. Much traditional Scottish music consists of dance tunes, and this album never wanders out of sight of those roots. And you've gotta love someone who names a tune "The Braemar Cappuccino"!"

A fresh, new approach to modern Celtic music!

Brianna Neal | USA | 01/01/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This sextet of already-established musical masters combine the best traditional Celtic and modern jazz elements to create a joyful and transcendent musical statement. "Way Out To Hope Street", Skyedance's debut album, is invigorating and distinctive. The vibrant fiddling of Alasdair Fraser, soulful wooden-flute-playing of Chris Norman and expert piping of Eric Rigler provide the traditional Scottish part of the group's sound, while Peter Maund's world percussion adds an eclectic layer. Underneath all of that, the rich piano and keyboards of Paul Machlis and Mick Linden's laid-back fretless bass give everything a modern, jazzy feel. The result is unlike that of any other Celtic group I'm familiar with--not traditional, rock or New Age, but rather a sound all their own. Full of energy, tension, hope and heart, it is really quite striking! The whole here truly is more than the sum of its considerable parts. And the subsequent releases of Skyedance, "Labyrinth" and "Live in Spain", are great too! For other innovative takes on Scottish music, try the compilation album "Bravehearts: New Scots Music: A Narada Collection", and also "Sidewaulk" or "Crosswinds" by Capercaillie."

As good as it gets!

S. Candow | 10/03/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"These five guys are all superstars in the world of Celtic music. To see them all on one stage is a performance I'll never forget. The CD is fabulous and a perfect example of music that most of the world is missing out on."