Transatlantic Sessions

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Originally recorded for a BBC television program, Transatlantic Sessions Two, this collection of modern and traditional acoustic music celebrates the Scots-Irish influence on both sides of the big pond with charm, grace, and melancholic beauty. Producer Jerry Douglas, the Dobro wizard whose work has informed much of the best of Nashville's progressive music in the '90s, culls performers from American folk and country (Ricky Skaggs, Nanci Griffith, Radney Foster, Rosanne Cash) to augment artists best known in their native Great Britain. While lively pipes and pennywhistles underscore the album's theme and threaten to transplant listeners to the Emerald Isle, the standout performances are also the most straightforward: Maura O'Connell's dusky rendering of Griffith's "Trouble in the Fields," Foster's emotionally resonant rendition of "Nobody Wins," and Paul Brady's sardonic "Marriage Made in Hollywood," about a drug user's very public death and the celebrity machine that rules all America. A most arresting, if sometimes enigmatic compendium. --Alanna Nash

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Transatlantic Sessions 2 V.2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Iona ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Transatlantic Sessions 2, Vol. 1 Transatlantic Sessions ASIN: B00005LAL6 Release Date: 2001-08-10

Tracks:

1. Passing The Bar
2. Boots Of Spanish Leather
3. Arthyr Mcbride And The Sargeant
4. Sanseptique Set
5. Bonaparte's Retreat
6. Trouble In The Fiels
7. God Knows When
8. Piobairachd Dhomhnaill Dhuibh
9. My Father's Song
10. Magic Foot
11. He's Got All The Whisky
12. Footsteps Fall
13. Jolie Blonde
14. Mansion On The Hill
15. Evangeline
16. Puirt-A-Beul

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Transatlantic Sessions 2, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Iona UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Transatlantic Sessions 2 V.2 Transatlantic Sessions ASIN: B00005LAL5 Release Date: 2006-03-06

Tracks:

1. Waiting for the Federals - Aly Bain
2. Simple Life - Ricky Skaggs
3. Blue Train - Maura O'Connell
4. Marriage Made in Hollywood - Paul Brady
5. Tribute to Peadar O'Donnell - Jerry Douglas
6. Hummingbird - Eddi Reader
7. Danse de la Vie - Michael Doucet
8. Bachelor's Walk - Breda Smyth
9. Always Will - Nanci Griffith
10. Nobody Wins - Radney Foster
11. Veuves de la Coulee - Russ Barenberg
12. There's Always Sunday - Karen Matheson
13. Excuse Me Mister - John Martyn
14. 40 Shades of Green - Rosanne Cash

Average customer rating: Great Music from Both Sides of the Pond

Transatlantic Sessions Various Artists Manufacturer: Ceili Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Transatlantic Sessions 2, Vol. 1 Transatlantic Sessions 2 V.2 ASIN: B00004S393 Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

1. Waiting For The Federals - Aly Bain
2. Simple Life - Ricky Skaggs
3. Sanseptique - Tommy Hayes
4. Bachelor's Walk - Breda Smyth
5. Always Will - Nanci Griffith/Ricky Skaggs/Sharon White
6. La Danse De La Vie - Michael Doucet
7. Nobody Wins - Radney Foster
8. Magic Foot - Sharon Shannon
9. Storms Are On The Ocean - Sharon White
10. Trouble In The Fields - Maura O'Connell
11. Hummingbird - Eddi Reader
12. Tribute To Peadar O'Donnell - Jerry Douglas
13. September When It Comes - Rosanne Cash
14. Marriage Made In Hollywood - Paul Brady
15. Puirt A Beul - Iain MacDonald

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Originally recorded for a BBC television program, Transatlantic Sessions Two, this collection of modern and traditional acoustic music celebrates the Scots-Irish influence on both sides of the big pond with charm, grace, and melancholic beauty. Producer Jerry Douglas, the Dobro wizard whose work has informed much of the best of Nashville's progressive music in the '90s, culls performers from American folk and country (Ricky Skaggs, Nanci Griffith, Radney Foster, Rosanne Cash) to augment artists best known in their native Great Britain. While lively pipes and pennywhistles underscore the album's theme and threaten to transplant listeners to the Emerald Isle, the standout performances are also the most straightforward: Maura O'Connell's dusky rendering of Griffith's "Trouble in the Fields," Foster's emotionally resonant rendition of "Nobody Wins," and Paul Brady's sardonic "Marriage Made in Hollywood," about a drug user's very public death and the celebrity machine that rules all America. A most arresting, if sometimes enigmatic compendium. --Alanna Nash

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Great Music from Both Sides of the Pond.......2000-06-30

While this title undoubtedly has its weak spots, it is, overall, one of the best compilations of folk music to blend American and Scot/Irish influences. In the U.K., this recording of a BBC television program received popular acclaim. However, in the U.S., its release came and went with barely a whisper. In fact, in the days before Amazon.com, I couldn't locate the CD anywhere in the Atlanta, GA, area. Finally, friends from Scotland came to my rescue with a prized copy.

Producer Jerry Douglas has assembled a strong sampling of some of the best acoustic artists from both sides of the Atlantic. While some of the names are familiar to American listeners, others have achieved little commercial success in the U.S. -- most notably some of the Brits.

Singer/songwriter Nanci Griffith turns in her usual solid performance, with lilting vocals, evocative writing and adequate guitar. However, the selection she chose to perform is, in my estimation, one of her weaker efforts.

Ricky Skaggs, as always, turns in a pleasing performance, making you long for the "Simple Life" of his Kentucky homeland. But, again, the choice of material is questionable, given Skaggs' rich catalog of work.

Other artists, like Michael Doucet and Eddie Reader, get your feet tapping. On the flip side, Maura O'Connell evokes emotions from deep within, with her melancholy voice and compelling material. Performers like Rosanne Cash and Radney Foster turn in solid performances and lend the production a bit of name recognition. And even Paul Brady's satirical tale of fame, drugs and death can't make you feel anything less than disappointed when this CD draws to a close.

"Transatlantic Sessions" delivers more than a collaboration of great talents -- it provides a rich cultural experience you'll want to enjoy over and over again.

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Transatlantic Sessions 2, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Iona ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Transatlantic Sessions ASIN: B00006C2NW Release Date: 2001-08-10

Tracks:

1. Waiting for the Federals - Aly Bain
2. Simple Life - Ricky Skaggs
3. Blue Train - Maura O'Connell
4. Marriage Made in Hollywood - Paul Brady
5. Tribute to Peadar O'Donnell - Jerry Douglas
6. Hummingbird - Eddi Reader
7. Danse de la Vie - Michael Doucet
8. Bachelor's Walk - Breda Smyth
9. Always Will - Nanci Griffith
10. Nobody Wins - Radney Foster
11. Veuves de la Coulee - Russ Barenberg
12. There's Always Sunday - Karen Matheson
13. Excuse Me Mister - John Martyn
14. 40 Shades of Green - Rosanne Cash

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Transatlantic Sessions 2 V.2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Iona ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Transatlantic Sessions 2, Vol. 1 Transatlantic Sessions ASIN: B00006C2NX Release Date: 2001-08-10

Tracks:

1. Passing The Bar
2. Boots Of Spanish Leather
3. Arthyr Mcbride And The Sargeant
4. Sanseptique Set
5. Bonaparte's Retreat
6. Trouble In The Fiels
7. God Knows When
8. Piobairachd Dhomhnaill Dhuibh
9. My Father's Song
10. Magic Foot
11. He's Got All The Whisky
12. Footsteps Fall
13. Jolie Blonde
14. Mansion On The Hill
15. Evangeline
16. Puirt-A-Beul

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