Well, I suppose you could question Niamh's "authenticity" on a number of songs, Murray. She's certainly not strict in her interpretations. It's the first time I've ever heard an amplified instrument in a house concert, but I have to say I loved Graham Dunne's electric guitar accompaniment. It was quite understated, a perfect accompaniment to Niam's singing style. Her style follows traditional a cappella singing, but somehow works very well with the guitar.
I wonder about all these nontraditional elements in her performance, but I decided to just sit back and enjoy the performance - and I did, very much.
-Joe Offer-