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Thread #103743 Message #2132754
Posted By: Big Mick
24-Aug-07 - 12:02 PM
Thread Name: FATHOM THIS (the fine Barry Finn CD)
Subject: RE: FATHOM THIS (new Barry Finn CD)
A really good deckhand can tie a bowline one handed.
I knew that my buddy would have a good CD. As I don't do much in the way of shanties, and work songs of this type, I expected to get a damn good reference piece so that I could add a few to my repertoire. What arrogance on my part!! What I received was an incredibly enjoyable CD, and the production values were out of this world. I have had the pleasure of hearing Barry sing any number of times. This CD captures his phenomenal voicings and stylings to a tee. Whoever did the recording/mastering really knew their business when it comes to vocal music. Oft times folks that record everything from rock bands to choral groups just don't get it right when it comes to acoustic music or this type of vocal music. That is not the case here. This CD has a punch...... a force to it, that is hard to describe. When that is coupled up with the obvious talent and knowledge of the music, as well as the love of it ..... all I can say is that this is an important CD to own. And you will absolutely enjoy it. I have it in my CD player and just play it over and over.
Great job, wee fella. And the best to Mr. Haddie, as well. You should be proud.
Mick