Alison Kinnaird
The Silver String
Temple Records CD2096, 2004
Alison's long-awaited third solo album is an intruiging and well-produced fusion of her Scottish harp playing and glass engraving. It is (to my knowledge) the first record on which she plays her Lamont replica by Bob Evans, strung with brass and gold, as well as her 1930s Briggs gut-strung harp. Guest musicians include Ann and Charlie Heymann on one track. The accompanying DVD contains three short films based on her music and artwork; another nice touch on the DVD are sample tracks from most of her previous recordings. Overall this is a delightful art object to own and enjoy.
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Ann Heymann & Alison Kinnaird
The Harper's Land
Temple Records 1983
Solos and duets; Ann plays Gaelic harp (a replica Castle Otway) while Alison plays lever harp (a 1930s Briggs). Although the notes imply that these represent the Irish and Scottish traditions, it would perhaps be better to think of the historical and traditional approaches. The tunes include new compositions as well as traditional music and old Gaelic harp repertory from Scotland and Ireland.
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