by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: Appalachian Celtic Consort
Album: Come by the Hills
Year produced: 2006

This is simple, beautiful music. Traditional sounds of both Scottish and Irish music with a dash of other things for interest makes this CD a good investment for those looking for a nice mixture of tunes that doesn't get dull. The addition of "Appalachian" in their name helps to explain the fact that there are other influences going on here; but they don't stray too far out either. The CD has solid appeal for those who are fans of Celtic music.

I'm a big fan of harmony that is done well and this album definitely qualifies. Check out "Capernaum" for a stellar example of what I'm talking about. Smooth as it gets. It's a cover from the Tannahill Weaver's Capernaum album that is terrific. I love to see a cover done well! Too often you wonder why the band bothered--but not in this case.

Some unique arrangements, original work and a tight, practiced sound help to set this band apart from the ordinary. The whole CD was well thought out, as there is the perfect mix of sounds and songs here. I can't say that I have a favorite song, but I can't say there was one I didn't like. This is a keeper that I'll listen to over and over again...

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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 CatherineLTully.com.

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Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Wednesday, September 24, 2008.
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