This landmark debut solo album by American-born, Limerick-based cellist Alec Brown reimagines the role of cello in Irish traditional music. Incorporating techniques from bluegrass, jazz, Scottish music and more, this album establishes the cello as a unique voice in traditional music.
Recorded By: Dave O Brien at the Irish World Academy, Theatre 1, University of Limerick
Produced By: Alec Brown
Mixed By: Dave O Brien
Mastered By: Richard Dowling at WAV Mastering, Limerick
Artwork By: Matt TerAvest
All tracks trad arr. except Wee Michael's March (Comp. John McCusker) The Black Bell (comp. Alec Brown), A Tune for the Girls (comp. Liz Carroll), Jig Jazz (comp. Brendan Power), Alice’s Reel (comp. Frankie Gavin), Spreagadh (comp. Alec Brown), It’s Called a Cello, Man! (comp. Alec Brown), The Dresden (comp. Paul Kelly), Julia Delaney (arr. Tadhg Ó Meachair & Alec Brown)
Dr. Alec Brown is a multi-genre cellist specialising primarily in Irish traditional music on the cello and electronic
ambient soundscapes. He has developed a unique contemporary style that spans multiple genres of music. He has performed extensively throughout Ireland, England, Europe, Japan and has recently performed on Broadway in the cast of the critically-acclaimed Irish dance show “Velocity”...more
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HI,The first track and sound I heard was enough for me to get whole album Raw honest,goose bumps live sound, fantastic reels ,to dance Sean nos. Dave Suffolk Uk ps if have,listen on a blue tooth speaker ,this is even more amazing.pps Have listen more ofCormac music and feel the instrument when played becomes a living entity . 13844
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Absolutely sensational - love the generally low-end tones and planxty-esque set up, but most of all the incredible energy of it! Wish more instrumental trad was like this, love the fact that it's recorded live too. Prangman