Celtic Music ReviewsCeltic MP3s Music Magazine is a free weekly Celtic music & mp3 magazine featuring free music downloads of Celtic, Scottish, Irish music from around the world. Subscribe for a chance to win free Celtic CDs. Don't just download. "Dealin' Craic" by The Sandcarvers
by Catherine L. Tully
Artist: The Sandcarvers Album: "Dealin' Craic" Year produced: 2006 This is some good Celtic rock. The Sandcarvers have blended well the two genres of music, and have even added a little whisper of folk sound--but not so much that it is a distraction from the sound. Make no mistake, these guys rock. Take a clue from the CD title however (Craic--kind of a "good time" reference in the Irish culture--not a street drug!) they have fun doing it too! There is the lightness of heart one would expect to hear from a Celtic group, along with the good-time jam session of a popular rock band.  Enjoying a good measure of success as a reward for their talent, this band has had an opening spot for some big names; including Black '47, BROTHER and The Young Dubliners. While the band knows how to rock the house in their fun, blended style, they also can be soft and melodic, as in "Carrickfergus" which, with its rich vocals, really speaks to one's heart.With enough variety in the various tracks to keep a nice ebb and flow, this CD is a smooth listen, start to finish. The rock/Celtic influences also rise and fall, so there are some songs with a more rock and roll flavor, and some that smack of tradition. A nice mix. The best part is that the musicianship is stellar and the band seems to know their way around a song like only a talented blend of players can. Fans of Celtic rock should really enjoy the Sandcarvers. Buy the Album: "Dealin' Craic" Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at http://www.moonbeamdigital.com/.
--posted by Catherine L. Tully, Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Year of the Dog" by Culann's Hounds
by Catherine L. Tully
Artist: Culann's Hounds Album: "Year of the Dog" Year produced: 2006 Culann's Hounds refer to their sound as "punk-Irish-hoedown" which, although seemingly a bit confusing, is actually pretty much accurate! The Irish sound is unmistakable in this, their second CD. The hoedown mood contributes to the dance-feel of some of the tracks here, and the punk reference highlights the bands tendency to be a little bit experimental . . .  Don't let that "punk" reference put you off though--it isn't thrash--it's fresh traditional sound. The Hounds are able to craft and create various moods with their musical skill. They do this with phrasing and attention to detail that is not always present in Celtic bands who can often have only two moods -- peppy, or a yearning sadness. It is refreshing to hear the true breadth of the musical style reflected and highlighted in its fullness. This is what it can be.It is my hope that this group will continue to grow and develop this sound that so sets them apart. The wonderful Irish tradition is meant to be interpreted through the lens of the artist and the listener, because in truth, it is a little bit different for each one of us. Buy the Album: "Year of the Dog" Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at http://www.moonbeamdigital.com/.
--posted by Catherine L. Tully, Saturday, July 01, 2006. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. |
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