Trasna
blueridgecelticfusion
© 2005 Trasna Music (061432418320)
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Blue Ridge Celtic Fusion - traditional music for the 22nd century....
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TRASNA's much anticipated first release! Strongly rooted in Irish fiddle and vocal tradition and flavored with elements of jazz, world, funk, rock and contemporary acoustic influences, TRASNA describes their music as "blue ridge celtic fusion." From ancient tunes to original compositions, from songs in Gaelic to those in English, from reels to improv, the foursome has forged new ground in the landscape of modern tradition.
TRASNA evolved from a monthly session at the neighborhood pub in the foothills of the Blue Ridge. They admit to having an inordinate pride in being Virginian! "Trasna" (pronounced 'trah-snah', soft 's' as in 'swell') is the Irish Gaelic word for "across."
Laura O'Kelly (fiddle, English/Gaelic vocals, rapier-like wit) would love to tell you she learned to sing and play fiddle from her grandparents who came from County Clare or something like that, but the truth is she grew up in an Irish-American family that listened to a lot of recordings of traditional music.
Patrick Callahan (guitars, vocals, spanking harmonics) has been playing guitar since he was 15 and let's just say he's a lot older now! Some friends say he likes being on the internet a little too much, hinting that he's qualified to start a 12-step program for the web-addicted.
Matt Greenleaf (bass, vocals, mandolin, Legolas stunt-double) is a mythological creature seen mainly at shows and occasionally at band practices. He has foregone cell phones, email and other modern forms of communication in favor of time-tested methods such as smoke signals, messages in bottles, homing pigeons, and text messaging.
Rick Paulson (percussion, pusherman, that guy from Diamond Rio) got his first set of bongos at the age of 12 and now plays a drum set of his own design, incorporating congas, djembes, and doumbek with standard kit percussion. He has been an avid motorcyclist since age 6 and has competed in both mountain bike and motocross races. This week he is riding a: Roadstar.
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Incredible
author: Karen WilsonThis cd has been a recent edition to my booming celtic collection, and it is by far my favorite..Lauras vocals are hauntingly beautiful, and the musical style is nothing short of incredible..Thanks for the experiences guys!! @};-
Simply Incredible
author: Zach BeckerDefinetly the best thing to happen to American Celtic music in recent years. TRASNA is a pure voice in a sea of monotone babble. Of particular note are Laura O'Kelly's Oro Se do Bheatha Bhaile and Matt Greenleaf's House Carpenter. Their complex blend of celtic fiddle, blue ridge rhythms, and haunting vocals are wonderful to hear. A grand slam first album. Highest possible reccomendation.
A Great CD - I play it all day long!!!
author: Larry C. WhiteEvery song on this CD is wonderful! The delightful mix of voices, instruments, and a BOATLOAD of musical talent just couldn't be better. Siul a Ruin cheers me up every time I play it. The other songs are great, too! You'll love this CD.
I could listen to these tracks over and over again.
author: Wendy EliasonI've absolutely enjoyed all of this playlist. Suil a Ruin is by far one of the loveliest compositions I've heard so far. House Carpenter has a very sweet trembling innocence that makes you lean into listen... and La Luna is going to become my alltime bed time requirement!
excellent
author: christine malcolmThe interpretation of Oro ... is amazing. This music is true to the traditional form, but rockin and fun. I love it! This is definitely right up there with the best Celtic music I have heard- as good as Solas or Danu. Excellent!
Awesome CD - I'm bound to wear it out...
author: Greg "Cyborg" ReeseThe new material is excellent. Several songs really stand out like: Two Sister's, House Carpenter and Black is the Color. I'd buy the cd just for those three. Add in Aughrim's and Foggy Dew and you have yourself quite a deal. Add La Luna, The Road to Orlean and Hume and Siul A Ruin and it's a sin to miss out on this one... ***** 5 Stars!