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Derek Bell recorded Carolan's Receipt in 1975, the same year he joined the Chieftains. This was one of the first LPs devoted to the music of the blind harper Turlough O'Carolan, and it helped to introduce his music to the world. Gentle and poetic, haunting at times, this is a wonderful interpretation of the refined, evocative sounds of the Irish harp playing Carolan's ancient tunes. Bell recreates the authentic sound of Carolan, the blind 17th century Irish harper who transformed this traditional musical genre. Bell mainly uses a wire-strung harp, which gives his arrangements the haunting air of a music box. Listen closely for Bell's magical musical embellishments. Bell includes some of Carolan's best-known pieces (Blind Mary, George Barabazon, and Carolan's Farewell to Music) but also treats us to some lesser-known masterpieces, including Lady Athenry, Caralon's Nightcap, and Lady Gethin.
Track listing:
1. Sídh Beag Agus Sídh Mór
2. Carolan's Receipt or an Dochtúr Seán Stafford
3. Lady Athenry (Bantighearna Átha an Ríogh)
4. Fanny Poer
5. Máire Dhall (Blind Mary)
6. Sir Festus a Búrca
7. 'Rúisg, a Bhean Na Tabhairne' (Carolan's Quarrel With the Landlady)
8. Mrs Poer (Carolan's 'Concerto')
9. Seán Ó Conchubhair/A H-Uisi Chroidhe Na N-Anamann
10. Seóirse Brabston
11. Máible Ní Cheallaigh
12. Madam Maxwell/Carolan's Nightcap/Lady Gethin
13. Brighid Crús (Three Bridget Cruise Airs)
14. Seán Ó Raighilligh
15. Carolan's Farewell to Music
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