CD: Seamus Quinn and Gary Hastings, "Slan le Loch Eirne - Stories to Tell" (Clo Iar-Chonnachta, 2002)
Seamus Quinn and Gary Hastings, who happen to be both men of the cloth as well as masters of traditional music, bring us redemption through this gorgeous collection of dance tunes and airs. Father Quinn is impressive in his ability to perform equally brilliantly on several different instruments --the air "Slan le Loch Eirne" played on viola is a showstopper--while Reverend Hasting's straightforward but powerful flute playing is a perfect foil for his partner's music. Hastings's solo track is an equally beautiful performance of the air "The Banks of the Clyde." Although Quinn often accompanies on piano, he is sometimes replaced by Altan's Ciaran Curran on bouzouki. The great Leitrim musician Charlie Lennon makes a guest appearance on fiddle for a duet wih Quinn. 15 tracks of lovely traditional music.
Contents:
1. Barndances & Polka: The Kiss Behind the Door / Bonnie Annie / The Granny in the Woods
2. Reels: The Humours of Ballyconnell / Swinging on the Gate
3. Jigs: Maho Snaps / The Boys of the Town
4. Highlands: Paddy Killoran's / Hannah Mhici Mhicheail's
5. Air: Farewell Dear Erne, I Now Must Leave You
6. Reels: The New Copperplate / Patsy Hanley's
7. Fifing Tunes: The Bugle Hornpipe / Number Five
8. Jigs: Edward the Seventh / The Lark on the Strand
9. Reel: The Shaskeen
10. Air: The Banks of the Clyde
11. Slip Jigs: Na Ceannabhain Bhana / Dever the Dancer
12. Reels: P. Flanagan's / The Gossoon That Beat His Father
13. Reels: The Maids of Castlebar / The Morning Star
14. Reels: Last Night's Fun / The Sligo Maid
15. Polkas: The Heel and Toe / Devlin's
CONDITION: used, in very good condition, comes in jewel case with all inserts.