Juniper

About the Artist
Violinist/Composer/Band Leader, Chris Murphy, has been composing and performing his own unique style of music for over 15 years. His beautiful and sensual music combines jazz, blues, country, classical, ethnic and electronic music into a distinctly original and powerful voice. Chris has performed in over 40 US States, including Hawaii, and in England and Ireland. He has lived, worked, and studied in New York, Boston, Seattle, and his current home, Los Angeles. He presently heads a trio with some of LA's top bass players, including Hal Cragin (Iggy Pop, Rufus Wainwright, Sarah McLachlan) and drummers, DJ BoneBrake (X, The Knitters), Don Heffington (Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Lone Justice), and Jim Paxson (Alanis Morrisette, Sophie B. Hawkins).

Product Description
10 Bowfire, heart pumping bluegrass, celtic, bayou, drinks for everyone, your-gonna-get-hurt fiddle tunes.

Juniper,Chris Murphy,KUFALA Recordings,15 Bowfire, heart pumping bluegrass, celtic, bayou, drinks for everyone, your're-gonna-get-hurt fiddle tunes... "...captivating" -Angel Romero-World Music Central,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Sparkling strings, tepid compositions Seamis Egan - When Juniper Sleeps Lifetime Treasure! Do your heart a favor and buy this!!! amazing musicianship

When Juniper Sleeps Seamus Egan Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Week in January Traditional Music of Ireland The Brothers McMullen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Edge of Silence Another Day ASIN: B000000E8N Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

1. The Winding Hills
2. Weep Not For The Memories
3. Masons Apron/My Love Is In America
4. The Lark
5. Mick O'Connor's
6. Along The Way
7. When Juniper Sleeps
8. Faubert's Lilt
9. Farewell To Glasgow
10. To An Old Rose
11. When Last We Met
12. The Czar Of Munster
13. Lullaby

Amazon.com

Seamus Egan has long been one of the most exciting soloists--on flute, whistle, pipes, guitar, and banjo--in Celtic music, and he has matured into a fine composer as well. He has followed up his evocative soundtrack for The Brothers McMullen with an all-instrumental solo album, When Juniper Sleeps, which contains six original compositions so melodic and emotional they seem to call out for vocals. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

Sparkling strings, tepid compositions.......2006-01-13

Of the 13 instrumental tracks constituting Seamus Egan's WHEN JUNIPER SLEEPS, five are traditional songs arranged by Egan, two are original works by modern artists, and six are Egan's own original compositions. About two-thirds of the selections are downtempo.

There's no denying Seamus Egan's virtuosity with an impressive panoply of traditional instruments, and clearly this album moves many listeners; the effluence and articulateness of Egan's strings, in particular, is a sheer joy (e.g., the arrangements of "Masons Apron" and "The Czar of Munster"). Nonetheless, some listeners may not enjoy the overt sentimentality that pervades Egan's own compositions, whose very titles betray their mawkishness ("Weep Not for the Memories"; "When Last We Met").

While the saccharine quality seems to predispose some of Egan's work to film soundtracks, affectation does not translate into great composition. Egan was relatively young when he first published this album in 1996; one hopes that in the interim his message has matured to a level congruous with his impressive technical skill.

Seamis Egan - When Juniper Sleeps.......2005-02-20

Modern edge blended with traditional Irish music style. Great!! The title track is haunting and will be a favorite of the genre. If you are looking for something Irish but not "diddley aye" this ones for you.

Lifetime Treasure!.......2003-02-24

As another reviewer wrote, this CD truly is perfect for many moods. Although it is seven years old, it has never been archived to my CD cabinet. Friends still thank me for the gift. This is truly as special masterpiece!

Do your heart a favor and buy this!!!.......2003-02-04

I don't know how it took me sooo long to discover Seamus Eagan. I thought I was pretty well rounded musically, but this was a huge gap. This guy can bring a tear to your eye on one track and have you up dancing naked around the Celtic bonfires of your ancestors on the next track!! Then he fires up the -what is it, a 5 string banjo??- and you could be in Nashville!! Can it get any better? Now I'm horrified to see this album's not available on Amazon. People, you must find this album however you can. It's guaranteed to transport you out of this troubled world for just as long as you want.

amazing musicianship.......2001-11-05

I too bought this CD many many years when I heard the Brothers McMullen Soundtrack and found that Seamus Egan far outshown a movie that was, unfortunately, fairly forgettable. Mr. Egan plays so many of these instruments with a breeziness the belies their difficulty, making the listener think that it must be EASY to play that many instruments. He certainly has a gift. And if you are interested in traditional Celtic music or even Appalachian bluegrass, this album is a must buy.

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Jeanne E. Shaffer: Sapphire Summer Manufacturer: Master Musicians Col ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00006FIAU Release Date: 2002-08-27

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Introducing Sasha Dobson Manufacturer: Juniper Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Darkling Thrush Modern Romance Half the Perfect World It's All Right with Me Not Too Late ASIN: B0001LASUA Release Date: 2004-03-01

Tracks:

1. Shuffle Montgomery
2. Don't You Know I Care
3. Will It Go Round In Circles?
4. Love Walked In
5. Straight Ahead
6. I Understand
7. You Took Advantage Of Me
8. Autumn Leaves
9. You're Nearer
10. Close Your Eyes
11. The Blue Waltz

Album Description

This is the recording debut of Sasha Dobson. Her naturally appealing vocal quality,wonderful jazz phrasing, and appreciation of good material make her a truly special singer and a fine jazz improviser as well.

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Morricone Aromatico Manufacturer: Recall Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002ADXL6 Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

1. Ripresa L Indagine [Ylang Ylang]
2. Miraggio [Frankincense]
3. Gatto [Orange]
4. Attico Illuminato [Vanilla]
5. Terrazza [Pine]
6. Ofelia E il Prete [Lavender]
7. Samba in Tribunale [Mimosa]
8. Piume Di Cristallo [Violet]
9. Non Rimane Piu Nessuno [White Grape]
10. Citta Si Risveglia [Coffee]
11. Silenzio Nel Caos [Rosemary]
12. Sospesi Fra le Nuvole (Titoli)
13. Forza G (Quella Donna) [S&Lwood]
14. Tragedia Di un Uomo Ridiculo [Ginger]
15. Pour Barbara [Laurel]
16. Inquietudini Feriali [Camomile]
17. Oggi Danze Con 'Gli Amici Di Cantonio' [Cinnamon]
18. Quattro Mosche Di Velluto Grigio (Titoli) [Patchouli]
19. Come un Madrigale [Green Apple]
20. Assoluto Naturale [Linden]
21. Laboriosamente [Almond]
22. Sembravi Desiderare [Plum]

Tracks:

1. Sacco Bello (Tema Di Marisol Settimo) [Cherry]
2. Salotto Borghese [Raspberry]
3. Sacco Bello (Titoli Di Coda) [Watermelon]
4. Autostrada (Prima) - Lemongrass, Ennio Morricone
5. Marcetta Poplare (Prima) [Tangerine]
6. Povero Emigrante (Primo) [Dill]
7. Marcetta Poplare (Secondo) [Grapefruit]
8. Bianco, Rossi E Verdone (Mia Cara Nonnina) [Lilac]
9. Moglie Piu' Bella [Cypress]
10. Tema Di Francesca [Juniper]
11. Metti Una Sera a Cena [Hyacinth]
12. Sauna [Opium]
13. Giu' la Testa [Carnation]
14. Mesa Verde [Pear]
15. Marcia Degli Accattoni [Black Pepper]
16. I Figli Morti [Mirabilis]
17. Addio Messico [Juniper]
18. Scherzi a Parte [Clove]
19. Dopo l'Esplosione [Honeysuckle]

Product Description

Disc One:
1. Ripresa L Indagine
2. Miraggio
3. Il Gatto
4. L'Attico Illuminato
5. Terrazza
6. Ofelia E Il Prete
7. Samba In Tribunale
8. Piume di Cristallo
9. Non Rimane Piu Nessuno
10. La Citta Si Risveglia
11. Silenzio Nel Caos
12. Sospesi Fra le Nuvole (Titoli)
13. Forza G (Quella Donna)
14. La Tragedia di un Uomo Ridiculo
15. Pour Barbara
16. Le Inquietudini Feriali
17. Oggie Danze Con 'Gli Amici di Cantoni'
18. Quattro Mosche di Velluto Grigio (Titoli)
19. Come Un Madrigale
20. L'Assoluto Naturale
21. Laboriosamente
22. Sembravi Desiderare

Disc Two:
1. Un Sacco Bello (Tema di Marisol Settimo)
2. Un Salotto Borghese
3. Un Sacco Bello (Titoli did Coda)
4. Autostrada (Prima)
5. Marcetta Popolare (Prima)
6. Un Povero Emigrante (Primo)
7. Marcetta Popolare (Secondo)
8. Bianco, Rossi E Verdone (Mia Cara Nonnina)
9. La Moglie Piu' Bella
10. Tema Di Francesca (Side B Original Single)
11. Metti Una Sera a Cena
12. Sauna
13. Giu' La Testa
14. Mesa Verde
15. Marcia degli Accattoni
16. I Figli Morti
17. Addio Messico
18. Scherzi a Parte
19. Dopo L'Esplosione

Format: CD

Average customer rating: ...and 1/2....Aerobic and vigorous fiddle music that gets the blood flowing

Juniper Chris Murphy Manufacturer: KUFALA Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Noir Broken Wheel ASIN: B0006MX9FK Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

1. Into the Wild
2. The Painted Desert
3. Jimmy Riley
4. Juniper
5. Sackcloth & Ashes
6. Cora Street
7. Thanksgiving
8. Great Expectations
9. Dandelion Rag
10. El Diablo
11. Deep River
12. Jig/Reel
13. Knots and Crosses
14. Pepermint Polka
15. I'm Nobodys Sweetheart Now

Album Description

10 Bowfire, heart pumping bluegrass, celtic, bayou, drinks for everyone, your-gonna-get-hurt fiddle tunes.

Customer Reviews:

...and 1/2....Aerobic and vigorous fiddle music that gets the blood flowing.......2005-11-25

Playing Time - 61:46
SONGS: Into the Wild, Painted Desert, Jimmy Riley,Sackcloth & Ashes, Great Expectations, Deep River, El Diablo, Knots and Crosses, Juniper, I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now, Peppermint Polka, Dandelion Rag, Cora Street, Jig/Reel, Thanksgiving

Fiddle, drums and bass form the cornerstone for Chris Murphy's high-octane music. Murphy chooses the "devil's box" for his instrument of expression, and I can almost see the fire flying from his fingertips on these 15 original instrumentals that are filled with emotional electricity. Don't expect a real sweetness and purity in his tone (possibly due to his instrument's electrification), but rather expect raucous and fairly rowdy renderings of his high-stepping melodies.

It's a rather unique personalized style that the New England Conservatory of Music (Boston, Mass.) graduate has created - something I might call aerobic fiddle music. It's vigorous and gets the blood flowing, but a little more oxygen to allow his pieces to breathe would have been beneficial. On this project that spans over an hour, I miss hearing some other lead instruments taking breaks. This absence means that Murphy's fiddle calisthenics carry the show. Over an hour of his music goes a long way, but you've got to appreciate his chutzpah and gumption. Some flashy interpretive twists make his musical romps rather exciting at times. I hear influences of Celtic, old-time, bluegrass and jazz in his music, and he demonstrates a technical mastery of the fiddle. His piece called "Sackcloth & Ashes" definitely shows some old-timey licks.

Chris Murphy has toured widely at home and abroad. He currently call Los Angeles his home. His trio includes top bass players and drummers from that area. Chris also composes music for film and TV, and he produces independent albums. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

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El Resto De Mi Vida ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00007GXSQ Release Date: 2004-03-23

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The Jewel ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000DZCLWM

Product Description

1.the song of the water kelpie 2.juniper waltz 3.rainshower 4.summer days 5.sarabande 6.over the rainbow 7.lovely love 8.carolan's draught 9.eleanor plunkett 10.home once again 11.waltz for the little girls 12.the jewel 13.coilsfield house 14.how can i keep from singing?

Average customer rating: Brief Description

Believe Juniper Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00007945M Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

1. Believe
2. Believe (Radio Edit)
3. Believe (No Vocals)

Customer Reviews:

Brief Description.......2002-10-31

Believe was written as a proposed theme song for the NBA's Orlando Magic because their marketing slogan is the same.

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Toovey: Juniper Tree Manufacturer: Largo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000K05K Release Date: 2000-03-21

Tracks:

1. The Juniper Tree: Scene One - Eos
2. The Juniper Tree: Scene Two - Eos
3. The Juniper Tree: Scene Three - Eos
4. The Juniper Tree: Scene Four - Eos
5. Embrace: (Two Pianos) - Yvar Mikhashoff
6. Adam - Ixion Ensemble
7. Fallen (Rainer Maria Rilke): You, Darkness, Out Of Which I Grew - Jacqueline Horner
8. Fallen (Rainer Maria Rilke): It May Be That I Am Passing Through Difficult Mountains - Jacqueline Horner
9. Fallen (Rainer Maria Rilke): The Neighbor - Jacqueline Horner
10. Fallen (Rainer Maria Rilke): Autumn - Jacqueline Horner

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Juniper's Daughter Juniper's Daughter Manufacturer: Juniper's Daughter ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA91SU Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

1. My Addiction
2. What I Need
3. All in My Head
4. Lose Your Soul
5. Enpower Me
6. Unbound
7. So Crazy
8. Closer to Me
9. In My Dreams
10. Troubled

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1. Just a Word Ep [CD-single] [EP]
2. Leo Sayer Live
3. Let's Have a Party
4. Life Is Sweet
5. Little Brother Big
6. Live at Ulu [Live]
7. Live [CD-single] [Live] [Import]
8. Long Shot Novena
9. Love Stinks [Original recording remastered] [Import]
10. Maria McKee

Rock Music