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Qristina & Quinn Bachand : Relative Minors
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Celtic fiddle & guitar music masterfully performed by one of Canada's top rising instrumental duos.
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2008
Relative Minors
Qristina & Quinn Bachand
Record Label: Qristina & Quinn Bachand
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Spootiskerry/High Road to Linton/Big John McNeil 4:02 Album Only
2. Extra Bar in Paddyland / The Smirnoff Gigolo 3:22 Album Only
3. Jigs in A (Rosewood Jig/Teviot Bridge/Who'll be King but Charlie 4:01 Album Only
4. The Frenchies (Fil et Bobine / Les Poules Huppes) 2:40 Album Only
5. Mabou Harbour Set (Flowers of Edinburgh / Miss McLeod's / The Be 3:34 Album Only
6. Kathryn's Castle / Lost in the Loop 4:17 Album Only
7. Jigs in G (Old Favourite / The Roaring Barmaid / Out on the Ocea 2:57 Album Only
8. La Bastringue / St. Anne's Reel 3:26 Album Only
9. Kid on the Mountain / The Butterfly / An Dro 4:49 Album Only
10. Gaelic College Medley (Memories of You / Please Scrape Your Dish 3:41 Album Only
11. The Barn Set (Colin Rankin's Strathspey / Kelsae Brig / The Holl 2:50 Album Only
12. Jigs'n'Reel (Morrison'sJig / Swallowtail Jig / Lilting Banshee / 4:02 Album Only
13. Wistful Daydreamer 2:48 Album Only
14. Relative Minors (Fifteen Children / Snail Fever) 2:43 Album Only
15. D Set (Haste to the Wedding / Banish Misfortune / Miss Susan Coo 6:49 Album Only
16. Polka Medley (Kenmare / Britches Full of Stitches / Bill Sulliva 2:57 Album Only
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Album Notes

Qristina & Quinn Bachand create music that is challenging yet energetic, refreshing and fun. Their 2008 debut CD, "Relative Minors" has received worldwide recognition including a 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination.

For their debuc CD, “Relative Minors”, they master a variety of Celtic styles – Irish, Scottish, French, Canadian and Cape Breton. “Relative Minors” is a nod to the rich canon of music that has influenced their young careers” (Penguin Eggs) with tunes chosen from the repertoires of Glenn Graham & Andrea Beaton (Cape Breton), Frank Ferrell & Liz Carroll (USA), Tony Sullivan & Donald Shaw (UK), Jean Blanchard & Gilles Chabenat (France) and more. The CD is rounded out by traditional fiddle tunes and several originals written by Qristina and Quinn. “Relative Minors” is traditional music for the 21st century, always mindful of its origins but fresh and exciting in its ambition and delivery.

Twenty year old Qristina Bachand is an expressive fiddler, with a unique style that is bold and edgy. At the age of seven, she began her musical journey with classical violin lessons quickly taking an interest in folk fiddle. Though strongly rooted in the Celtic tradition, her versatility and interests also include Old-Time, Appalachian, Swing and contemporary folk music. Fourteen-year old, Quinn Bachand, is a gifted guitar player and sought after guitar accompanist who has been described as “one of the best Celtic guitar accompanists in the world”. Quinn adds a contemporary edge to traditional Celtic music; his hard-driving strumming, inventive chord voicing and powerful rhythmic effects make even the most well-worn tunes seem new and exciting.

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REVIEWS

BRILLIANT!!!!
author: Miss S.
                            
This is a superb album, by two very talented musicians, extremely impressed! I have recommended it to all my friends and family who love Celtic music and they agree, it is awesome! I can't wait to hear the new album, which I understand is coming out soon! I'll be the first to buy it! I'm hoping to catch you two live soon! Qristina and Quinn, keep making beautiful music!
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Relative Minors
author: Robert Comrie
                            
Saw you at the Youth Festival in Aberdeen and have been a fan ever since. Great CD and choice of music. Can't wait for the next one.
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Relative Minors
author: Andrew Wilson
                            
This album is really fantastic. A really good choice and range of tunes, well played with a lot of style. Kelsae Brig is awesome. I'm getting all my friends here in the UK to give it a listen, and they all love it too. Come and play in England some time! Great job, can't wait for the next CD.
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Very good
author: Kelly
                            
I am so envious of the talent you both have. I first found you on Youtube so keep it up! Your album was loaded onto my Mp3 player from day one that I got it. It's on the most played list.
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