Alchemy

by The Tannahill Weavers

Overview

Fans of the Tannahill Weavers know just what to expect, and they get it here: an opening set of swirling pipe tunes to get your heart racing, then an achingly gorgeous vocal tune filled with historical regret and couched in intricate harmonies. Then more of the same: a set of swirling flute tunes (the wonderful "One for the Road Set") followed by a slightly less-achingly gorgeous love song. And again: a medley of tunes from Brittany, then -- you know -- an achingly gorgeous love song. Got it? Predictable the pattern may be, but that doesn't make this album any less fun. If it doesn't quite measure up to the brilliance of one or two other Tannahill Weavers albums (Capernaum, for instance), it's only because it lacks a clear centerpiece of musical transcendence, though a thoroughly charming rendition of the traditional classic "Malley Leigh" comes close. Recommended. ~ Rick Anderson

Product Details

Release Date:	10/24/2000
Label:	Green Linnet
UPC:	0048248121026
Rank:	93724

Tracks

1. The Medley Title: Coradavon Lodge/ Thailer a Bhe Me Sherridh Is Feader ...
2. It Was All for Our Rightful King
3. Medley Title: One for the Road Set/ Bob Thompson/ One for the Road
4. The Gallant Shearers
5. The Breton Connection
6. Ower the Moor Amang the Heather
7. For Aye
8. The Title Medley: The Silver Whistle Set/ An Fhideag Airgid/ Johnstown ...
9. Malley Leigh
10. Hebridean Dream
11. Helen of Kirkconnell/ Les Wilson's Welcome to Lewis
12. The Medley Title: The Wagtail Set/ Archibald Campbell of Kilberry/ The ...

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Tannahill Weavers   Primary Artist
Les Wilson   Vocals,Keyboards,Guitar,Bouzouki
Roy Gullane   Guitar,Vocals
Ged Grimes   Bass,Percussion
Phil Smillie   Flute,Vocals,Bodhran,Whistle (Human)
Duncan J. Nicholson   Bagpipes,Uillean Pipes,Whistle (Human)

Technical Credits

The Tannahill Weavers   Producer
Ged Grimes   Engineer,Mixing,Mastering
John Martin   Composer
Les Wilson   Composer
Roy Gullane   Composer
Brad Wrolstad   Design
Traditional   Composer
Duncan J. Nicholson   Scottish Small Pipes
Phil Smillie   Composer
Maggie Smillie   Editing