by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: Hugh Morrison
Album: "Far From Home"
Year produced: 2005

Fans of the three-row button accordion are in for a treat with Hugh Morrison's newest release, Far From Home. The expert playing on the album is coupled with his love for old favorites such as the Siege of Ennis. For those that don't like to sit back and listen there is more dance music as well. Morrison stretches out a bit though--including a reel and a jig but expanding the range with a march and a waltz. Plenty of stuff to get those so inclined on the dance floor.

Most of the album is instrumental and it is all well-played. There are however, a couple of tracks that feature his smooth, mellow voice and some subtle harmonies. Track two, my favorite of the whole CD, Wild Mountain Thyme is one of these.

This is bright, happy music and it is impossible to feel badly with it humming away for you. You can see that Morrison is influenced by a variety of Celtic sources, and the ear detects hints of both Scottish and Irish sounds throughout the album.

A nice mix of music, Hugh Morrison's CD will make a good addition to any traditional enthusiast's collection. And listening to it will always make you feel good.

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Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in the arts. She has written for Dance Teacher Magazine, Classical Singer and Dance Spirit among others, and reviews music for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her at www.freelance-zone.com.

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Posted by Marc Gunn, Thursday, July 21, 2005.
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