Alander MacAskill of Berneray Harris - Macaskill, John
Bjork's Chauffeur - MacLeod, Ian
Dr. Gilbert/Devils of Dubin/Black Pat's
Turlough's - Armstrong, Dee
Faerie Stories - Morrison, P
Ean?ir
August - MacLoed, Lain
Ril a Do - Armstrong, Dee
Bealtaine - Cunningham, Phil [1
This intriguing collection features four neo-trad bands: Ireland's Kila and Lúnasa, plus Shooglenifty and the Peatbog Faeries from Scotland. Each uses related Gaelic sources as a jumping-off spot to destinations unkno... more »wn, weaving multistrand day-glo Celtic knots by any means necessary. Downtown club styles like drum & bass, house, and techno romp amid the shamrocks and heather, but are applied with such taste, humor, and nonviolent restraint that the acoustic traditions emerge enhanced rather than extinguished. Shooglenifty's chatty, quirky "Bjork's Chauffeur" and their elegiac "August" are especially notable. Lúnasa contribute a syncopated, jazzy ode to an ancient Druidic seasonal celebration called "Bealtainne" (a bit of trivia: their name refers to another one of these). Kila's "Gwerzy," a hyperactive and uniquely merry treatment of a Breton lament, is another standout, as is a set of trance-infused jigs by the Peatbog Faeries titled "Alexander MacAskill of Berneray/Harris." --Christina Roden« less
This intriguing collection features four neo-trad bands: Ireland's Kila and Lúnasa, plus Shooglenifty and the Peatbog Faeries from Scotland. Each uses related Gaelic sources as a jumping-off spot to destinations unknown, weaving multistrand day-glo Celtic knots by any means necessary. Downtown club styles like drum & bass, house, and techno romp amid the shamrocks and heather, but are applied with such taste, humor, and nonviolent restraint that the acoustic traditions emerge enhanced rather than extinguished. Shooglenifty's chatty, quirky "Bjork's Chauffeur" and their elegiac "August" are especially notable. Lúnasa contribute a syncopated, jazzy ode to an ancient Druidic seasonal celebration called "Bealtainne" (a bit of trivia: their name refers to another one of these). Kila's "Gwerzy," a hyperactive and uniquely merry treatment of a Breton lament, is another standout, as is a set of trance-infused jigs by the Peatbog Faeries titled "Alexander MacAskill of Berneray/Harris." --Christina Roden
"As soon as I heard the snippet of "Gwerzy," I knew I had to have this CD. With the ethereal melodies of the Peatbog Faeries and the way-out-there pieces by Shooglenifty, this CD is one of those "deep cuts" gems that Celtic music fans are sure to love. "Bjork's Chauffeur" quickly became my favorite song of all time after I bought this CD. Get it. Dance to it. Scare your friends."
ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE for celtic music fans
Kristina L. Klar | Cincinnati, Ohio United States | 07/22/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you're a fan of celtic music you should not be without this CD! It has everything from fiddle, violin, bagpipes, celtic whistle and the list goes on! The songs represent a wide variety of mood that covers . . ., well, everything. You've got your upbeat jig from Shooglenify on track 3. A surreal solemness on track 8 and everything in between from the rest of these to-be-treasured tracks. I'm picky with my music and if it doesn't have a certain something, that conveyance of emotion, I don't take the time to review it. This CD was well worth the money and the time for me to write this. If anyone is disappointed by this CD, I would be shocked."
A New Twist
A. Frey | Philadelphia, PA United States | 03/21/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I own several CDs of Celtic music, but this one stands out among them as a unique example of the new face of a beautiful style of music. Shifting moods between songs adds to the impact of this wonderful collection."
Excellence
A. Frey | 10/25/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"You know that you've found a good CD when you don't have to skip any of the tracks out of distaste, correct? If so, Untamed definetely fits the five-star category... it is purely excellence. I myself can't pick a favorite track from it; each is as intriguing as the titles, and no matter how many times you listen to them, they never seem to get old. This music, though it has a modern twist, should not be overlooked by those who are more accustomed to traditional celtic styles. The gap between traditional and new-age styles may seem large in other areas, but Untamed brings the gap to a close."
Wonderful, modern Celtic sounds
A. Frey | 09/14/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album proves that there is life beyond Riverdance for those who love innovative Celtic Music. Great new sounds but still the tradional backgrounds of Irish and Scottish music with some other influences thrown in to add an exotic element."