Dennis Cahill, Martin Hayes - Live in Seattle
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Free Music Notes for Live in Seattle
Free Music Review: The Tradition Comes Alive!
Hit: 5 Stars
I finally got the new Martin Hayes/Dennis Cahill album, Live in Seattle. And I'm here to tell you: Yes, Edna, it *does* capture the awesome spirit and flavor of their live performance.This album beats their previous effort hands down. It displays their artistry, both in slow melodic tunes and in foot-stomping, table-thumping, driving-beat fireworks.
Of special note is track 2 -- an 11-tune set that displays vintage Hayes and Cahill in all their glory. It runs the gamut from slow tunes with crystal perfect articulation and timing, up to heart pounding racing rhythms, back to soulful melodies, and finishes with a finger-blistering inspiration to movement. I swear these guys could run marathons on their fingers.
This is music. Real music. As it was meant to be played. Unlike many live albums, crowd noise never interferes with the music. Instead, it punctuates the music, accents it, and adds to the total experience, rather than taking anything away. If you've seen them in concert, this album will put you right back there. It's a treat you don't want to miss.
Free Music Review: At the Tractor Tavern
Hit: 5 Stars
I just happened to be in Seattle the night of the release party, and I elbowed my way into the Tractor Tavern to hear Martin Hayes, one of my favorite performers. I wasn't diappointed with the concert, and I certainly am delighted with the album. Hayes and Cahill are a legendary duo: their performance is a wonderful blend of creativity and musicianship, and both musicians perform equally for the good of the music, not solely to highlight themselves or each other. And while there is much music to be enjoyed, there is much to be learned from this album too: if you are a musician, you will appreciate the flawless technique and inclusion of tradition and non-traditional elements in chording and ornamentation. It was a great personal joy to be at the Tractor Tavern for the release party, and an even greater joy to relive that night every time I play this album.Free Music Review: Moving playing of the highest order.
Hit: 5 Stars
It takes quite a CD to get me to go to the effort of writing a review. However, having noticed that most of the well-deserved positive reviews received by this excellent CD come from fans of Hayes and Cahill, I decided to provide an outsider opinion. I am primarily a classical musician (a pianist) and I certainly wouldn't consider myself expert in Celtic fiddling. In fact, I'm not sure quite why I bought this CD in the first place. Sure am glad I did. This is music making at the very highest level. The 27+ minute medley of 11 tunes should be required listening for anyone who has ever tried to play, for example, a Bach Partita. This is truly playing which moves the listener, both physically and emotionally. Very highly recommended!Free Music Review: One Of The Best Live Albums Ever
Hit: 5 Stars
Perhaps I am bias since I was at this concert at Seattle's Tractor Tavern but I must say that this CD aptly captures the magic that was in the room that night. In fact, this recording captures the passion and energy of their live performances better than any of Hayes' excellent studio albums. Check out the hair-raising nearly-30 minute suite. Elements of jazz & classical music can be detected in the complex, undefinable interpretations of traditional Irish music. Any music lover should give this a chance. Simply breathtaking!Free Music Review: Bravo!
Hit: 5 Stars
This CD is, by far, my favorite and I own tons of Celtic music CD's. I've seen Hayes and Cahill many times in person, and this CD captures the thrill and excitement of a live performance. I've been a friend and fan of Dennis Cahill from his days at Shannon's Landing Pub and other Chicago area venues. When Martin Hayes joined him as Midnight Court, I knew there was something special going on, even if they didn't realize it right away. Don't pass up an opportunity to see them in person, but buy the CD - you won't regret it.