Artist: The Persephone Pickers
Album: Sounds Of The Verse
Year produced: 2007

If I say the words "Firefly" or "Serenity" to you, does it mean something special? If you are a cult classic follower, you'll immediately know what this CD is like; or at least want to. If not, let me tell you a bit about it...

Firefly was a science fiction show that got wildly popular, despite the fact that it had a short life on the screen. The many fans have developed a bond and this CD is music that was inspired by the show. Instrumentation was chosen and arranged for its diversity--to reflect the wide range of characters that graced the screen during its brief run.

All this aside, it is a fine album--even if you have never heard of Firefly or any of the related buzz that it has generated. The music is top notch and very enjoyable, although a bit hard to classify definitively. There are modern folk elements as well as Celtic flavor, but the underlying current that is ever present is almost dreamy and wistful. It makes for a very interesting CD, and one with wide appeal. There are many tracks, each with their own distinct stamp, and I have to say that there wasn't one I didn't like.

So whether you are a fan of the show or just someone interested in checking out some really good music--this CD is an excellent choice. Indulge yourself!

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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, Thursday, October 23, 2008.
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