Search - Michael Mcgoldrick :: Fused

Celtic Weisberg

Lee Armstrong | Winterville, NC United States | 02/28/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What a blast this CD is from start to finish! This album is about three-fifths Celtic and two-fifths jazz. I haven't heard a flute album with playing this fresh since Tim Weisberg. "Ridee" in particular brings back deja vu of Tim Weisberg. Several of the cuts have a distinctively jazz feel. "Windbroke" is dynamicly propelled by McGoldrick's flutes. "Lough Mountain" starts with a loose female voice saying, "Hey baby, you want to go out?" It then flows so smooth, that the date's for sure. "Hip Agus Hop" is about as smooth of a Celtic-jazz fusion as you're likely to hear. Then McGoldrick dives into the Celtic side with "Reid's Reels" and the beautiful lullabye-flavored "Goodbye Grant." McGoldrick is from Manchester, England and was recently voted best overseas musician in an Irish music poll. Small wonder. American audiences have a gem here to discover!"

Unique Combination of Musical Styles

Michael O'BRIEN | West Rutland, VT USA | 02/12/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While traveling in Ireland I happened upon a small music shop in Doolin. This CD was playing and I was knocked out by what I was hearing. Naturally, I bought the CD and it has been one of my prized CD's. If you are a strict traditionalist in regards to Irish music, you might find this CD offensive in that it does not stick to the traditional instruments or styles. If you are seeking something innovative and interesting, then this CD might be for you. Michael's influence is everywhere you look and his influence can be found in early Lunasa records as well as the Afro-celt Sound System, among others as well. There is a good reason why so many want Michael on their recordings, he is a master irish flutist. I just wish he would tour in the states some day. Buy it and enjoy it!"