CARMEL GUNNING: AROUND ST. JAMES' WELL
Carmel Gunning: tinwhistle, vocals
Neil Mulligan: uilleann pipes
Vincent Harrison: fiddle
Mark Kelly: guitar
Eric Doyle, Ronald Flanagan: bodhran
Carmel Gunning's second solo CD is very similar to her first, down to the understated accompaniments by with Altan guitar player Mark Kelly. Gunning is an agile player and skilled composer, as well a pleasant singer. An interesting addition (if somewhat curious, since Carmel doesn't play on those) to the album is the couple of tracks on which piper Neil Mulligan and fiddle player Vincent Harrison play in duet.
Rating: *** 1/2
Price: $22.99
Contents:
1. Reels: Caher Rua / The Bucks of Oranmore
2. Jigs: Name Unknown / The Lads on the Mountain / Bride's Favourite
3. Reels: Quinn's / Devanney's Goat / The All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo
4. Song: Around St. James' Well
5. Bardance: The Curlew Hills
6. Air: Lament for Fred Finn
7. Hornpipes: Carmel Gunning's / Callaghan's
8. Song: There's a Path across the Ocean
9. Reels: Charlie Lennon's / Mason's Apron
10. Jigs: Fintan's Favourite / Tatter Jack Walsh
11. Reels: Paddy O'Brien's / That the Velvet
12. Song: Lament for Laurence McDonagh
13. Reels: Willie Coleman's / The Star of Munster
14. Air: Roisin Dubh
15. Hornpipes: Dunphy's / The Fairy Hornpipe
16. Songs: The Banks of the Roses
17. Waltzes: Mrs. Kenny's Waltz / Aursundyals
18. Reels: Sally Gardens / Sligo Dandy / Name Unknown
