This band's youth shines through in their energetic arrangements and dazzling playing style. The Scottish quartet produces a harmonious sound that is delightful and sprightly. Celtic folk music can range from the simple--to this--the sublime. The complexity of the instrumentation is obvious, but the players deliver it with such ease that it almost seems effortless. This is not done often, and to accomplish it at such a young age is remarkable.
Much of the CD is pure, raw energy, but there are songs delivered with a soft touch as well. "The Rolling Hills" is such a tune. It may come as a bit of a shock that this is the band's debut album; they sound as if they've been playing together for quite some time. This is a direct reflection of each person's individual skill, as they blend and still manage to highlight each of their own talents in the mix.
Favorites here include "Chloe's Passion" and "Caber Feidh," but I really have come to appreciate these young players for their skill in the short span of the CD. If you give them a try--I believe you will as well.
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
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