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. "Five Hand Reel" by Five Hand Reel
by Catherine L. Tully
Artist: Five Hand Reel Album: "Five Hand Reel" Year produced: 1987 The unusual Scottish/Irish/English band from the 1970s was ahead of their time in sound. This is a terrific album, filled with traditional sounds which are blended with electric instrumentation and a cool, often understated, rock vibe. The thing that makes the combination so different is that the music still manages to present a "folk" feel much of the time--not an easy thing to accomplish considering all that is thrown in the pot together. "Five Hand Reel" is the band's first effort, and it previews what would become their sound in later efforts. The band did continue to evolve and experiment throughout their time together, but this is the root of where it all began. Songs like "The Death of Argyll" are very moody, while other tracks are full of the perk and pep that typically characterize the more upbeat Celtic songs. With Celtic rock, the mix of old and new is a mood and sound that are totally set by the individual band, depending on their preference. What is neat here is that the rock influence is definitely dialed in, but it is added to the Celtic music rather than trying to replace it. The two sounds are mixed together without losing their individual character, which makes for a pleasurable, if somewhat unexpected listen. Buy the Album: "Five Hand Reel" Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among other magazines, and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her website at www.catherineltully.com.
--posted by Catherine L. Tully, Thursday, November 22, 2007. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. |
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