by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: Wicked Tinkers
Album: "Whisky Supper"
Year produced: 2005

What you'll hear here is a little bit different; Highland Bagpipe, a variety of different types of drums, Bronze-Age Irish horn and the Digeridoo. Never heard of a Digeridoo? You probably aren't alone! It is actually an Australian aboriginal instrument, and it mixes well with the others this band uses throughout while adding a very cool and
different sound.

The inclusion of older instruments symbolizes something that this group has sought to do, and does well; combining the ancient with the new. This CD also has moments where the band just chats a bit with the crowd, adding a feel in as though they are there in your living room with you. Although the crowd is in the background, the way the band is miked makes sure it isn't too distracting and the music remains the focus, which is how it should be.

The Wicked Tinkers are definitely not a novice group, which makes them a good listen. All of the band members have long years of experience and it shows. The musicians are all outstanding players and like to push the envelope, playing hard and giving their all. They have some great original music on this CD, including a jig that packs a really fine punch.

Track 10, The Farmer is a short, fun tune that just skirts being a very dirty little ditty with a play on words here and there. The CD is put together well, with a lot of smiles peppered throughout fine music. The Digeridoo adds an underlying sound that really makes each selection feel like it is just packed full of music, no matter what the song.

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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, March 13, 2006.
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