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At First Light Artist: Michael McGoldrick and John McSherry Label: Compass Records Tracks: 11/43:16 Picture if you would, a group of Celtic warriors the evening before a major battle. They dance around a large bonfire, dancing and singing preparing for battle the next morning. Or picture their more modern counterparts at a wedding or some other festive gathering dancing and celebrating to the sound of the flute, pipes and drums. These are just some of the mental pictures conjured up whilst listening to At First Light. The primary instruments of Michael McGoldrick are the low whistle and the wooden flute, his partner in this venture John McSherry is a master at the uileann pipes. They are accompanied on this musical odyssey by a fine cast of supporting musicians playing guitar, percussion and fiddle. A totally instrumental project, we journey from the green shores of Ireland to the highlands of Scotland and out on the wild seas which separate the two. If you are a fan of Celtic music of the more celebratory nature then by all means pick this album up. You'll find yourself dancing all over the place. Chris MacIntosh aka Grandfather Rock 1/23/2002
McGoldrick (flutes) and McSherry (pipes) are both masters of their respective instruments and paint amazing landscapes and emotions without knocking you over with their power. The first track magically transported me to an Irish pub (either that or Bilbo’s eleventy-first birthday party). I could almost see the gleeful folk dancing around me with ales in hand. The entire album is full of experiences like this. I also hasten to mention what a great production this is to mix such excellent flutes and pipes with anticipatory basses and whistles, warm guitars, other instruments I’ve never even heard of and a composition that borders on jazzy at times. Most tracks are actually combinations of two or three songs neatly blended in a medley that flows from one style right into another without losing a beat. Looking at it that way, you’re getting 25 different tracks. Fans of Celtic music ought to pick this one up. Dan Singleton 1/23/2002
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