Echo Again
This is very much a solo project, Sonny Condell [excusing
the paradox of mentioning he is one half of the wonderful duo Tír na nÓg] performing everything on
the album, from harmonica to fiddle to flute, and of course acoustic guitar and
singing. As I mentioned in my review of Leo O’Kelly’s latest here, and thus
repeated again as a compliment, one hears echoes of Tír na nÓg and thus there is the double pleasure of nostalgic as
well as contemporary appreciation.
The songs on Condell’s album are all folk-based - no layering
with electronic effects: just the harmonies he structures there of himself. It
is a beautiful collection, essentially introspective lyrically and sweetly sung
and performed at a calming pace. It might seem scant attention to not undertake
my usual walk through the tracks, but I have listened twice today and there is
a genuine holistic sound to this album, the clear nuances there for the hearing,
and I commend you to experience this for yourself rather than my delineating
these [though I can’t avoid signposting the most Tír na nÓg-sounding track which is the gorgeous You In Yellow]
Swallows and Farms is compelling in its simple musical excellence. Try and
buy here, though the site currently states it is out of stock. Perhaps a large
request will prompt its quick return.
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