by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: Sarah Marie Mullen
Album: "Harper's Bizarre"
Year produced: 2007

Well it is somewhat unusual to use the words "harp music" and "great fun" in the same sentence, but this CD makes it so easy! Sarah Marie Mullen is a master at her craft and brings a bit of whimsy to the typically serious instrument. Performing professionally since the age of 15, Mullen has more than a little experience with her style and delivery and there is not a doubt in my mind that she is every bit as good in person as she is on this album.

While I remember enjoying her CD, "The Wild Woods," I think she has outdone herself on this latest effort. The songs represented here have a twist to them that shows she is continuing to grow and develop as a musician. The arrangements are extraordinarily intricate and very interesting to listen to. It takes a true talent to deliver all of this so easily.

Don't miss the last track, "Perfectly Spherical Duck" which is smooth and sleek. This CD is really a joy, and will appeal to those who love the harp, but will not alienate other listeners either--there is plenty here to savor. Check it out to see what the harp is capable of in the hands of an expert player who isn't afraid to have a little fun with it.

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Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among other magazines, and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her website at www.catherineltully.com.

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Posted by Marc Gunn, Sunday, March 16, 2008.
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