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fave it Traditional Folk | Celtic
10 tracks | 37 minutes
Released Dec 2003
on Cairney Hill Music
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:12 Beyond the River lyrics BUY MP3 03:12 Beyond the River lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:12 Beyond the River
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:24 Inverness Gathering lyrics BUY MP3 03:24 Inverness Gathering lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:24 Inverness Gathering
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:08 Inisheer Air lyrics BUY MP3 04:08 Inisheer Air lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:08 Inisheer Air
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:10 Hardyman the Fiddler lyrics BUY MP3 02:10 Hardyman the Fiddler lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:10 Hardyman the Fiddler
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:25 Star of the County Down lyrics BUY MP3 03:25 Star of the County Down lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:25 Star of the County Down
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:49 Dargai lyrics BUY MP3 03:49 Dargai lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:49 Dargai
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:04 The Ewie with the Crooked Horn lyrics BUY MP3 03:04 The Ewie with the Crooked Horn lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:04 The Ewie with the Crooked Horn
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:51 Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon lyrics BUY MP3 04:51 Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:51 Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:07 The Bonnie Earl O' Moray lyrics BUY MP3 04:07 The Bonnie Earl O' Moray lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:07 The Bonnie Earl O' Moray
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:02 The Gael lyrics BUY MP3 05:02 The Gael lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:02 The Gael
Celtic traditional and contemporary music from Scotland and Ireland performed on acoustic guitar.
Bio / Background
Internationally recognized folk guitarist Christopher Dean is not just a gifted exponent of Celtic music. In the Celtic tradition, he is also a bard. He tells engaging, humorous stories, and weaves Celtic lore with his music - haunting airs that take you far away to a land of the imagination - laments that evoke past glory - and the familiar trinity of lively jigs, reels, and strathspeys.
REVIEW
"...many guitarists seem to concentrate on playing the instrument rather than the music. The music of Dean is exactly the opposite of this position. Very rarely have we heard a more sensitive and expressive guitarist who communicates through his Taylor guitar."
- Alfredo De Pietra, Keltika Magazine, Milan, Italy
REVIEW
"... I frequently play the CD "Highland Heritage" which features the sensitive, tranquil solo acoustic guitar playing of Christopher Dean.
↓ more ↓Now, Chris (who has Scottish roots but lives in Southern California) has produced another CD "The Gael" with a mixture of Scottish and Irish traditional and contemporary music, performed instrumentally on acoustic guitar. I've bought a copy and it is now on my 'most often played' list"
- Alan Scott Rampant Scotland, Glasgow, Scotland
REVIEW
"...Canadian author Rob Lockhart describes Dean's music beautifully. "It is wholly remarkable that Christopher Dean's solo fingerstyle guitar can evoke the very soul of Celtic spirit and emotion. His Irish and Scottish ancestry infuses the notes with mystery, and nostalgia, and pride. The notes are not just played, they are expressed lovingly, as if by a poetic bard who speaks to your very soul...."
"With two Celtic albums already recorded, Dean remains loyal to the Celtic sounds of his musical heritage. His CD's, "Highland Heritage" and "The Gael" were received with rave reviews. Dean also adds a humorous storytelling aspect to the music during his live shows. ...be forewarned: his beautiful ballads may just steel your heart!"
- San Diego Troubadour
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