Amplificata

Product Description:
Live-in-the-studio album documents the second Broadside Electric lineup at the height of its powers. It was recorded just before Melissa Demian's departure, and her vocals are front and center on an eclectic selection of pieces (ranging from a Swiss carnival march to Italian Baroque opera), anchored by "Tam Lin," "Town of Ballybay," "15 Bricks at the Bottom of the Pond," and the twisted "Acano Mlada Nevesto." Band Members are Melissa Demian - Lead vocals, Appalachian dulcimer Tom Rhoads - Lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, recorder, harmonica, whistle Jim Speer - Bass guitar, clarinet, backing vocals Helene Zisook - Violin, viola, mandolin, backing vocals

Amplificata,Broadside Electric

Average customer rating: Studio album with live feel An unusual record

Amplificata Broadside Electric ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00001MXV8 Release Date: 1997-08-26

Tracks:

1. When I Was a Fair Maid
2. Tam Lin
3. Hal-an-Tow
4. Robin Hood and the Tanner
5. Three Drunken Maidens
6. The Town of Ballybay
7. 15 Bricks at the Bottom of the Pond
8. Ar Fa La La Lo
9. Rufford Park Poachers
10. The New St. George
11. Rocky Road to Dublin
12. L'Incoronazione di Poppea
13. New York Girls

Album Description

Live-in-the-studio album documents the second Broadside Electric lineup at the height of its powers. It was recorded just before Melissa Demian's departure, and her vocals are front and center on an eclectic selection of pieces (ranging from a Swiss carnival march to Italian Baroque opera), anchored by "Tam Lin," "Town of Ballybay," "15 Bricks at the Bottom of the Pond," and the twisted "Acano Mlada Nevesto." Band Members are Melissa Demian - Lead vocals, Appalachian dulcimer Tom Rhoads - Lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, recorder, harmonica, whistle Jim Speer - Bass guitar, clarinet, backing vocals Helene Zisook - Violin, viola, mandolin, backing vocals

Customer Reviews:

Studio album with live feel.......2001-04-20

So, Melissa was leaving the band, and the band got together and said, "Hey, let's record all the songs that we won't be able to do once Melissa is gone." The result is an album full of time-tested concert fare and fan favorites. From the a capella "Hal-an-Tow" to the rollicking and raucus "Three Drunken Maidens" and "The Town of Ballybay" to the spirited "When I Was a Fair Maid" to the wonderful instrumental run of "15 Bricks at the Bottom of the Pond" to a rousing version of "New York Girls" (the song they end all their concerts with) this album shows how smart and talented Broadside is in the songs they choose and the arrangements they make and how they do it all without losing a sense of play and fun. This collection of songs bumps and rolls along like a wagon of folks taking a back path off to carnival. I recommend that both hardcore folk fans and people who thought they wouldn't like folk join the revels.

An unusual record.......2000-12-12

Indeed an eclectic mix of music is to be had on this fine recording. Broadside Electric fancies itself a folk group in the mold of Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span, a fact which the group's other recordings well attest to. "Amplificata" on the other hand delivers more variety than Fairport ever would dream of attempting, from Irish language song to sixteenth century opera. Singer Melissa Demian's powerful voice is thankfully featured heavily. This album is a true piece of work.

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