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Now I know that there are as many fiddle players who are for but also as many who are against the performances of Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill. Those who are against the duo's almost clinical, stately approach feel the music is taken at too slow a pace to enjoy and although I'd usually agree with that statement it is the obvious attention to detail and sheer musicality that makes this recording a joy to listen to. It's an exquisite album full of delicate nuances and for those musicians who want to'play along' I couldn't recommend it more highly. From the general publics perspective if you have the slightest interest in 'art for art's sake' this would be the equivalent of witnessing say (OK, I know it's a cliche) a Picasso for the first time. It may take more than a casual glance but the beauty starts to show through on the second or even third rendering. This soulful and ultimately, involving recording should be required listening and filed under 'artistic' folk.

Track Listing

1. Clare Reel
2. High Jig
3. Lane to the Glen/Fahy's [Reels]
4. Dear Irish Boy [Slow Air]
5. Night Poor Larry Was Stretched [Slip Jig]
6. P. Joe's Reel
7. Rogaire Dubh [Jig]
8. Jenny's Welcome to Charlie [Reel]
9. Girl That Broke My Heart [Reel]
10. Wind Swept Hill of Tulla [Slow Air]
11. Galtee Hunt [Set Dance]
12. John Naughton's Green Mountain/Welcome Here Again [Reels]
13. Mulqueen's [Reel]
14. Booley House Jig [Slip Jig]
15. O'Reilly's Greyhound/Palmer's Gate [Reels]
16. Coleman's March
17. New Post Office/The Pigeon on the Gate/The New Custom House [Reels]
18. Frank Keane's [Reel]