The charismatic Irish ensemble Live It Up (GLCD1179) on their long-awaited second album! Led by Galway's Máirín Fahy on fiddle and lead vocals and Chris Kelly on guitar, Reeltime is one of Ireland's liveliest, most creative traditional-based bands. The group's self-titled debut album from 1994 earned them the title of "Best New Group" and "Best Female Vocalist" by the Irish American News, and Live It Up is a brilliant follow-up. Fiddles, whistles and accordions soar above the solid grooves of double and six-string basses, percussion and swinging jazz guitar chords. The original tunes dance with energy, lift and a heady infusion of swing, from the terrific opening set of reels The Trucks of Bohermore to the countrified sass of Nashville Brats to the delicious waltz Hayes and Hayes. Máirín's lovely voice sails on the Gaelic song Síle, swirling in a languid, syncopated rhythm and exquisite production. Live It Up also features the artistry of Eilis Egan and Luke Daniels on accordion, John Flatley on keyboards, Yvonne Fahy and Jimmy Higgins on percussion, Brendan Power on harmonica, and additional production by Johnny Cunningham.
Artists: James Blennerhasset, Luke Daniels, Eilis Egan, Mairin Fahy, Yvonne Fahy, John Flatley, Jimmy Higgins, Chris Kelly, Declan Masterson, Georgi Petrov, Brendan Power
Track Listing:
1. The Trucks Of Bohermore: The Bucks Of Oranmore/Gan Ainm/Over The Moor To Maggie
2. Swaggering Jigs: Australian Waters/A Drink Of Water/Gan Ainm
3. Sile
4. Hayes And Hayes
5. Guinness In Germany: Lads Of Laois/Trip To Herves
6. Believe Me
7. Nashville Brats
8. The Mountains Of Pomeroy
9. Mountbellew To Milan: Kate's Bar/The Italian Fiddler/Mountbellew Hardware
10. Garfield's Swing: Gan Ainm/Gan Ainm/President Garfields
11. Buachaill On Eirne
12. Musette A Teresa
13. Larch On Oak: Larch/Set American 1 & 2 Partie/Oak/Colonel Rodney
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