Kevin Crawford is one of the most gifted flutists currently playing traditional Irish music; his work as a member of Moving Cloud and, currently, with Lunasa has garnered him praise from critics on both sides of the Atlantic, and his debut solo album was, if anything, even better than his ensemble recordings. For his sophomore effort he elected to create a program of fiddle and flute duets with fiddlers he particularly admires, and the resulting lineup is very impressive: old-school legends like Tommy Peoples and Frankie Gavin as well as young masters like Sean Smyth (Crawford's colleague from Lunasa) and the exquisitely tasteful Martin Hayes are included. Crawford and his cohorts are accompanied by guitarist Arty McGlynn, keyboardist Carl Hession, and, occasionally, bodhran player Jim Higgins. The music simply couldn't be any better: On "Tae the Beggin'" Crawford and Gavin prance virtuosically atop Hession's sprightly piano; the slow air "Sliabh Geal gCua" features stately and understated fiddling by Moving Cloud's Manus McGuire; and on a charming reel set consisting of "The Bag of Spuds" and "Matt Peoples," Hayes makes a powerful case for the viola as a Celtic instrument. In an interesting departure, Crawford plays another slow air with chamber orchestra accompaniment. A spectacular album from a young virtuoso whose best work may yet be ahead of him. ~ Rick Anderson
Principally recorded at Harmony Row Studios, Ennis, Colorado between April and June 2000. Includes liner notes by Earle Hitchner.
2nd Rel;Flute;He Is In Lunasa+ Moving Cloud
Personnel includes: Kevin Crawford (flute, whistle); Arty McGlynn (guitar); Mick Conneely (bouzouki, fiddle); Martin Hayes (viola); Sean Smyth, James Cullinan, Frankie Gavin, Tony Linnane, Tommy Peoples, Manus McQuire, Conor Tully (fiddle); Carl Hession (keyboards); Jim Higgins (bodhran).
Kevin Crawford - In Good Company Album Track Listing
Trk
Song
1
Tommy Peoples / The Long Drop / Callaghan's
2
Young Tom Ennis / The Mouse In The Mug
3
Tae The Beggin' / Alice's Reel
4
Coilsfield House
5
Bag Of Spuds / Matt Peoples
6
Strike The Gay Harp / Jim O'Connor's
7
Jimmy O'Reilly's / Doonagore / The Bellharbour Reel
8
Sliabh Geal Gcua
9
First Pint / The Flying Wheelchair / The Humours Of Derrycrossane
10
John Carty's / The Stolen Reel / Feeding The Birds
11
Rolling Waves / Finbar Dwyer's Favorite
12
Banks Of The Suir / Mama's Pet
13
High Road To Glin / The Hard Road To Travel / Paddy Fahy's
14
Brian O'Lynn / Cailleach A Shusa
15
Tommy's Mazurkas
16
Farewell To Jim / That's More Of It
17
Ashmolean House / The Kilcloon / Out On The Road
In Good Company Music Review
Customer In Good Company Reviews
Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)
Insiration I am learning the tunes right off the c.d. Well worth the time! If you ever get to see Kevin (and company) in live performance, go! Submitted by emiranda55 (Monterey, CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Amazing musician Kevin is absolutely an astounding flautist and whistler - I've seen him live, he's got wonderful expression, and he's so cute too *wink* This cd is good, a little weak in places, and I'm not big on the bum-bum kinda piano thing. It could use some bass too. But Kevin is still awesome! :) If you're expecting more like Devils of Dublin or Crock of Gold (from Lunasa's "Otherworld"), this isn't really that. That's what I thought it would be, but it's not. But get this if you like Irish flute and fiddle! And the picture on the back - I just about melted... Submitted by Laura (ohio) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Insiration
Amazing musician
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