Alasdair Fraser, Paul Machlis - Legacy of the Scottish Fiddle, Volume 1: Classic Tunes

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Free Music Review: Way better than average performance and production
Hit: 5 Stars

One complaint I have had with many other fiddle CDs (although less so with Alasdair Fraser's) is that something of the "presence" can be missing, compared to hearing the same fiddler in a live setting. In this case, it sounds like great care has been taken in the playing and in the micing, mixing, and overall technical production to compensate for the fact that it is a studio performance. It may be a bit less "bouncy" than a live performance, but no less lively or present.

As always with Fraser, I enjoy the fresh but authentic interpretations of these 100+ year old tunes. I disagree with the other reviewer who suggested there is something wrong with how the dance tunes were interpreted or played. I didn't feel that featuring the range of the violin's capabilities detracted from the rhythmic drive in these tunes. They may be right in that if you have to use a CD for a dance, then there may be better choices.

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