by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: Emerald Rose
Album: "Archives of Ages to Come"
Year produced: 2005

Celtic folk rock music is well represented by Emerald Rose, who over the years have continued to polish their sound. They formed in 1996, and the ten years have seen them go from a small, grassroots band to one that can hold their own; and then some.

Those with a taste for a medieval sound combined with some humor shouldn't miss track 15, Dance of the Rats, which just needs to be pointed out! (It seems logical that band member Larry Morris would have had at least a hand in this song, since he has been responsible for songs such as Chicken Raid of Cymru and other rather unusual
titles.)

Their latest effort, Archives of Ages to Come, blends the ancient with the current, and tips its hat to tradition while staying fresh and trying new things. Each band member has a myriad of musical talents, influences and tastes, and it makes for a truly eclectic blending which is reflected in the CD. They have a solid blend of strong voices combined with traditional Celtic instrumentation, and add quite a bit of guitar for that folk feel. Definitely not your average band!

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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, Monday, January 09, 2006.
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