The Celtic Drift CD - 2001
Paschal McDonnell
His style of music would be termed Traditional/Folk. Whatever labels might be used to describe him, many attributes stand out - some of the most immediate being the strength of his melodies, their originality and freshness, coupled with intricate harmonies and layers of counter melodies. In a genre where various tunes are passed from musician to musician, it is these harmonies and counter-melodies which have evoked such comments as - “he hasn’t made them easy to play.”
The Celtic Drift was recorded and mixed over a two year period. His goal was to get a natural live feel in the recording, without that processed studio sound. An added feature to the album is track 13, “A Terrible Beauty” which was submitted to Neil Jordan when he was filming “Michael Collins.” Alas the score was already completed when this arrived. Incidentally, the uilleann pipes played here by Briain O’ Briain are the same ones used in the premiere presentation of the much-acclaimed “Riverdance.
The Celtic Drift is already gaining attention among traditional musicians who for years have been playing the same repertoire. Here is a range of fresh compositions which in time can become standards.
The Celtic Drift is the first five CDs from this talented writer and musician. Paschal has recently finished his number album
Recorded at SoundFoundry Recording Studio, Dublin, Ireland.
Producer Kyran O’ Neill
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