Myraid

by Gerry O'Connor

Overview

Some call Gerry O'Connor the best tenor banjo player in the history of Irish music. Listen to the lead track on his solo debut -- a romp through the reels "Trip to Durrow," "Tom Ward's Downfall" and "Shearing the Sheep," all taken at thrill-ride tempos, and you may well agree. Not only is his playing heart-stoppingly fast, but it's informed by a unique approach to the triplet patterns that distinguish Irish banjo playing from other styles, and a cross-picking technique that would make Jesse McReynolds green with envy. This album shows him to be in complete control of the ancient traditions, but also willing to experiment with electric instruments (as on "Red Hill Burning" and the bluegrass-influenced "Classical Grass"). That combination of virtuosity, deeply rooted traditionalism and forward-looking artistry combine to make this one of the best albums of Irish music in recent years. ~ Rick Anderson

Product Details

Release Date:	05/18/1999
Label:	Compass
UPC:	0766397427225
Rank:	201804

Tracks

1. Cam A' Lochaigh (The Curve of the Lake)
2. Red Hill Burning
3. Classical Grass
4. Journey of a Soul
5. Reconciliations Set
6. Temple Bar Jam
7. Song for P.J.
8. Fields of Rhythm
9. Indian Storm
10. O'Mahony's Reel
11. The Findhorn Set: Sean Sa Ceo/The Glass of Beer/The Sailor's Bonnet
12. The Garrkennedy Set: The Leg of the Duck/The Black Rouge/The Bush on ...

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gerry O'Connor   Primary Artist,Fiddle,Guitar,Banjo
Paul Moran   Drums,Bongos
Dave Martin   Trumpet (Muted),Flugelhorn,Brass
Randall Lee Rainwater   Dobro
Steve Cooney   Bass,Guitar
Kevin Doherty   Guitar
Vinnie Kilduff   Mandolin,Whistle (Human)
Manus Lunny   Bodhran,Bouzouki
Donald Shaw   Piano
Kieran Kiely   Organ,Keyboards,Low Whistle
Jim Sutherland   Drums,Percussion,Chinese Bells
Dick Farrelly   Bass,Drums,Piano,Guitar,Percussion
Michael OConnor   Accordion
Paddy O'Gorman   Bodhran
Liam O'Connor   Fiddle

Technical Credits

Trevor Hutchinson   Mixing
Traditional   Composer
Vinnie Kilduff   Arranger
Gerry O'Connor   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Grant Milne   Engineer
Stuart Hamilton   Engineer
Griffin Norman   Design
Paul McCarthy   Photography
Garrett Miller   Cover Photo