Review: The Black Velvet Band by Jim Lad

Subject: RE: Review: The Black Velvet Band by Jim Lad
From: Maryrrf
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 05:28 PM

Years ago I stumbled on a couple of Jim Brannigan's recordings on a site called Cantaria. I listened to those recordings over and over - Carrickfergus was one of them. Right away I realized that Jim has a way of getting a song across that is extraordinary - he's gifted. He's got a quality that isn't just the voice, or the delivery, but a combination of those things along with something else that I can only term inspiration - a knack for bringing out the essence of the song.   I've listened to Black Velvet Band on-line. Even the old chestnuts become new again and make me realize why everybody liked them so much.

Subject: RE: Review: The Black Velvet Band by Jim Lad
From: Phil Cooper
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 04:26 PM

I have Jim Lad's other CD and it's great.

Subject: RE: Review: The Black Velvet Band by Jim Lad
From: jacqui.c
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 02:43 PM

It is Megan - and it is a great CD. I've already got one song off of it that I am going to have to learn - The Spinning Wheel. Jim sings it so beautifully.

There are lots of old favourites on it as well. This album is a real treat.

Subject: RE: Review: The Black Velvet Band by Jim Lad
From: Megan L
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 01:57 PM

Is it the same one as here Jim Branigan

Subject: RE: Review: The Black Velvet Band by Jim Lad
From: kendall
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 01:52 PM

Subject: RE: Review: The Black Velvet Band by Jim Lad
From: meself
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 11:58 AM

I listened to the on-line version and thought it was terrific. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the actual CD for the complete experience (it's probably waiting for me in Westlock at the moment - in which case, I'll get it on Saturday).

Subject: RE: Review: The Black Velvet Band by Jim Lad
From: kendall
Date: 05 Mar 09 - 10:18 AM

You don't know what you are missing folks.

Subject: RE: Review: The Black Velvet Band by Jim Lad
From: kendall
Date: 04 Mar 09 - 09:46 PM

refresh

Subject: Review: The Black Velvet Band
From: kendall
Date: 04 Mar 09 - 12:42 PM

We just acquired Jim Brannigan's new CD. It's titled The Back Velvet Band, and it's winner.
He has recorded some of my old favorites, and he did them justice.Every song was done just right.