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Michael Bannett : Journey through the British Isles
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Let acclaimed young singer Michael Bannett take you on a journey through the British Isles. Experience the Scotland of Robert Burns, the England of Shakespeare, the countryside of Ireland and Wales; with superb musicians on modern & period instruments
Genre: Folk: Traditional Folk
Release Date: 2004
Journey through the British Isles Record Label: Crescendo Music Productions
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Come Lasses and Lads 3:08 Album Only
The Star of the County Down 2:07 Album Only
Hey, Ho, the Wind and the Rain 1:47 Album Only
The Willow Song 3:41 Album Only
The Laird O' Cockpen 2:02 Album Only
It was a Lover and His Lass 2:31 Album Only
Three Ravens 4:45 Album Only
Ground Ivy 1:49 Album Only
Under Yonder Oaken Tree 2:05 Album Only
The Jolly Miller 1:49 Album Only
Ye Banks and Braes of Bonnie Doon 2:31 Album Only
The Cuckoo 2:35 Album Only
Bonnie Labourin' Boy 2:32 Album Only
The Maid of Llanwellyn 2:20 Album Only
The Rowan Tree 4:32 Album Only
Going to Swansea 2:23 Album Only
Ca' the Yowes 3:55 Album Only
The Leprechaun 1:33 Album Only
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Album Notes

Come Lasses and Lads, Lords and Ladies!

Join acclaimed young singer Michael Bannett on a magical journey through time as he regales you with songs of the British Isles. Experience the Scotland of Robert Burns, the England of Shakespeare, the lovely countryside of Ireland and Wales. Hear timeless melodies from the 17th to the early 20th centuries masterfully arranged by Quilter, Liddell, Hughes, and others. All aboard!

Already a veteran of musical theater, recording, and national television, Michael follows up his international award-winning "Beautiful Soup" CD with this second solo recording. (See MichaelBannett.com for complete discography.) Accompanying Michael here are superb musicians playing piano, acoustic guitar, 19th-century flute, viola da gamba, and other period instruments including baroque types of flute, piccolo, violin, viola, and cello.

"... true artist's instincts and an unusually mature vocal sensitivity.... a "must have" recording for fans of things Celtic"
--Douglas Neslund, Beverly Hills Outlook, September 2004

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REVIEWS

As good as it gets!
author: John Whiteley
AS an avid collector of Boy choir/Boy soloist music Journey through the British isles is one of my best!It's as good as it gets! Michael is a brilliant boy singer who really knows how to get the best out of a song! I enjoyed it so much I've just ordered Beautiful Soup!
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SUPERB
author: Christophe HENRY (FRANCE)
The album called "beautiful soup" sung by Michael Bannett was good but this one is excellent.He put a lot of energy in it and the work with the words is accurate.In "beautiful soup" Michael spoke several langages: here he uses several voices (treble,alto,ténor?)!!!The instrumental accompanying is magnificient.
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Thanks for the memory!
author: Peter Bellamy
The 18 songs blend nicely together to evoke a picture of gentle countryside and contented folk of an earlier age. The listener feels the richer for the experience and the memory of Michaels crystal clear voice is assured.
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Pure Listening Pleasure.
author: GlenStobbs
This latest CD by Michael is one that I would recommend to anyone looking for unusual and relaxing music. Many of the songs are new to me, and are a delight to listen to. Step back in time and enjoy!
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