Chad McAnally
Of Bards and Beggars
NP6129, 2011
This CD is an interesting selection of traditional and original solo music for Gaelic harp. Performed on big 18th-century style instruments made by Jay Witcher and by Chad himself, the music is confident, nicely arranged and well-played. One song is included, sung in Scottish Gaelic by Shawn McBurnie. Of especial note is the 10-minute performance of Brian Boru's March, following the description of Patrick Byrne’s 19th century performance.
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Chad McAnally and Shawn McBurnie
Blackbird from the Willow Sings
NP2292, 2011
Chad is a harp maker and performer from Minnesota, a student of Ann Heymann and National Scottish Harp Champion of America in 2009. For this new CD, he has collaborated with the traditional singer Shawn McBurnie in a programme of traditional and contemporary songs with Gaelic harp accompaniment. The singing is very straight and close-up, and the harp playing is very clean and competent with some great instrumental atmospheres being drawn out of the harp. "Continuing the storied tradition of song and Gaelic harp".
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