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NAPRA Review

03/07/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Highly regarded in Ireland, Denman's way with Uilleann pipes and whistles is coming to be appreciated worldwide. Since his piping debut in Dublin in 1983, his reach has extended across Europe to two seasons of educational programs for the San Francisco Symphony and two recordings in Nashville. Like Magic and Reeds and Rosin earned high praise from Celtic cognoscenti in both his native U.S. and in Ireland. The purity, flash, and flair of his performance seem impelled by a willing devotion to the capabilities of the instrument. Generous in acknowledging his teachers, collaborators, and the ancient sources, he says that when he puts the pipes on he feels "like another spirit inhabits my soul...what comes out astonishes me...[as] it just plays itself through me." Unexpected key modulations and glistening accompaniment (Gerry O'Beirne's guitar is a stand-out) help fulfill Denman's musical vision. Powerfully spiritual and technically versatile, it's a rare find. -AB, NAPRA ReView"

Awesome uilleann piper

Jason Smith | Phoenix, AZ | 12/01/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you enjoy the uilleann pipes and don't have this CD then BUY IT!!!! Todd Denman is a master uilleann piper who plays a flat set with a deep mellow sound. Todd's pipes make this CD somewhat unique with the large number of pipers playing in concert pitch these days. All the tracks add to Todd's piping instead of drowning it out. This is a CD every uilleann pipe fan should have."