favorite low whistle CDs?
favorite low whistle CDs?
I have four faves:
Two by Eoin Duignan: Coumineol, and Ancient Rite
Up South, by Fred Morrison
Troublesome Things, by Brendan Ring.
All of these have piping on them as well, but all four offer some great low whistle tracks. Other artists like Lunasa and Joe McKenna do great low whistling, too, but these four are my personal favorites. Anyone else know of other good CDs of this type?
Two by Eoin Duignan: Coumineol, and Ancient Rite
Up South, by Fred Morrison
Troublesome Things, by Brendan Ring.
All of these have piping on them as well, but all four offer some great low whistle tracks. Other artists like Lunasa and Joe McKenna do great low whistling, too, but these four are my personal favorites. Anyone else know of other good CDs of this type?
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Well, I haven't heard the CDs you've mentioned. But I'm sat listening to Phil Hardy's "Whistleworks" CD (which he sent me foc) and I have to say that his arrangement of "King of the Pipers" on that disk is the dog's danglies.
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Best Low Whistle cd!
Talbert St.Claire's-"Tears Of The Forest" is definitely One of the best Slow-Air cd's out there. I have not heard too many players captivate such a mystical sound as Talbert. In the new age catagory it tops my list of the best of the best! -Thanks, Barb
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1. Anything by Phil Hardy.
2. Anything with Michael McGoldrick.
2. Anything with Michael McGoldrick.
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Other than hearing clips posted here and there I only have the PH "Whistleworks" and the download "Low Whistle."
Although these are not ITM the arrangements are very nice to listen to. The "Low Whistle" download from his site has quite a variety on it. You WILL need high speed to download it though or start it before you go to work!!!!
Although these are not ITM the arrangements are very nice to listen to. The "Low Whistle" download from his site has quite a variety on it. You WILL need high speed to download it though or start it before you go to work!!!!
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I haven't heard any of your faves yet Blackhawk. Thanks for the pointer. I've had my eye on Brendan Ring for a while now though.
I find the Joe McKenna recording disappointing; very competent but somehow lacking that little bit of magic we look for.
Off hand, I really like the first two Solas albums; that Copeland low D knocks me out. Like a lot of people, I generally prefer low and high whistle in combination with other instruments or alternating with other instruments.
I find the Joe McKenna recording disappointing; very competent but somehow lacking that little bit of magic we look for.
Off hand, I really like the first two Solas albums; that Copeland low D knocks me out. Like a lot of people, I generally prefer low and high whistle in combination with other instruments or alternating with other instruments.
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Blackhawk,
Brendan's CD is something, isn't it?
Another couple of excellent low whistle recordings are Hevia's first, can't recall the title, and Eamonn Dillon's "Storm the Kettle". I know I have some other faves, but many of my CD's are boxed up and I can't remember what else I've got.
McGoldrick's Fused has some great tracks.
Loren
Brendan's CD is something, isn't it?
Another couple of excellent low whistle recordings are Hevia's first, can't recall the title, and Eamonn Dillon's "Storm the Kettle". I know I have some other faves, but many of my CD's are boxed up and I can't remember what else I've got.
McGoldrick's Fused has some great tracks.
Loren
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Re: Best Low Whistle cd!
I have Tears of the Forest and like it quite a lot too. This is definitely more of a new agey thing, rather than Celtic. Tracks are fairly long and slow--not my cup of tea for just plain listening, but for relaxing or meditation, this is a terrific CD. The playing is very nice, with little unexpected ornaments and interesting accompaniaments.barbprimrose wrote:Talbert St.Claire's-"Tears Of The Forest" is definitely One of the best Slow-Air cd's out there. I have not heard too many players captivate such a mystical sound as Talbert. In the new age catagory it tops my list of the best of the best! -Thanks, Barb
Yeah, it left me cold, too, although his playing is excellent. I think it's the choice of tunes. They just aren't ones I enjoy.Wombat wrote: I find the Joe McKenna recording disappointing; very competent but somehow lacking that little bit of magic we look for.
Ah, Solas! That's what I was looking for...new recommendations for CDs with the low whistle. Thanks, Wombat!Off hand, I really like the first two Solas albums; that Copeland low D knocks me out. Like a lot of people, I generally prefer low and high whistle in combination with other instruments or alternating with other instruments.
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Yeah, he's incredible! I wish he'd come out with another CD with lots of low whistle on it.Loren wrote:Blackhawk,
Brendan's CD is something, isn't it?
You're right, it's excellent. I bought that on your recommendation and was glad I did.Another couple of excellent low whistle recordings are Hevia's first, can't recall the title, and Eamonn Dillon's "Storm the Kettle".
That's what I needed, another recommendation! Thanks, Loren!McGoldrick's Fused has some great tracks.
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I want to add two more CDs to the list. First is Cormac Breatnach's Musical Journey. Roughly half the tracks feature him playing on Overton low F and the other half he's playing an O'Briain low D and there are a couple of tracks with a Susato C. This CD is as good as Fused by McGoldrick.
The other one is Drifting Through the Hazel Woods by Declan Masterson. It's all low whistle, kinda new agey, but nothing like Talbert's in any way.
Both of these are good choices for low whistle CDs with no piping.
The other one is Drifting Through the Hazel Woods by Declan Masterson. It's all low whistle, kinda new agey, but nothing like Talbert's in any way.
Both of these are good choices for low whistle CDs with no piping.
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Cormac Breatnach's 'music for whistle and guitar'( with Martin Dunlea),mostly features Overton low 'F' in a series of Jazzy duets,inc a take on 'The Foggy Dew'which is perhaps the highlight track.
Certainly,it isn't 'Pure drop',but it has plenty of interesting playing if your in the mood for that sort of 'crossover' stuff.
It seems to have a bit more spark to it than the Joe McKenna album,which I bought with great expectations too.
Certainly,it isn't 'Pure drop',but it has plenty of interesting playing if your in the mood for that sort of 'crossover' stuff.
It seems to have a bit more spark to it than the Joe McKenna album,which I bought with great expectations too.
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I didn't get that one because I thought it was some kind of tutorial. Not true, Kevin?kevin m. wrote:Cormac Breatnach's 'music for whistle and guitar'( with Martin Dunlea),mostly features Overton low 'F' in a series of Jazzy duets,inc a take on 'The Foggy Dew'which is perhaps the highlight track.
Certainly,it isn't 'Pure drop',but it has plenty of interesting playing if your in the mood for that sort of 'crossover' stuff.
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It occurs to me than you can hear samples of many of the CD's quoted above on Kerry whistles site. Click on any miniature of the album covers, then click the "play sample" button.
http://www.kerrywhistles.com/music.php
Better have broadband...
http://www.kerrywhistles.com/music.php
Better have broadband...
It's true: I read it on Internet.