Barrage - Barrage (15 tracks) +Album Reviews

Barrage Rocks

Kelly Icardi | DeBary, FL United States | 02/01/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Recently, my friends and I were at Epcot (Disney World) and we were heard this wonderful music. We rushed down the street and ended up in front of an amazing concert. The violinists were playing difficult songs while dancing! As violinists, we were absolutely astounded by their talent and rushed to buy their cd. That cd has been in my cd player since October and I still love to listen to it. Their alternative style is somewhere between fiddle, classical, celtic and rock music. If you enjoy any of these styles, you will love Barrage!"

Great Variety!

Amiee Foley | Martin, TN United States | 01/09/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What a great way to start out the year but with this great CD by the Canadian prodigies of Barrage. This is a very versatile CD with great sounds of every culture ranging from Bluegrass to soothing mountain music to Islamic to Chinese jazz fusion to Carribean to the emerald seas of Ireland. Barrage's contemporary style mixes with classical music to make an extraordinary sound that can only be accomplished by these young adults. Seven vionlinists, a guitar player, drummer, and 2 jack-of-all-instruments come together to make this CD which is sure to be adored by young and old alike. When I saw these performers I was mesmerized by their talent and ability to make every song exciting and unique. Every time you listen to the CD you hear something different. Definately a CD that will stand the test of time."

The Best Fiddles in the World

Rick Chancellor | Lansdale, PA | 02/13/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Get yourself ready for an experience that will leave you breathless. Barrage will treat you to music that will leave you craving for more. Their unique blend of the violin with other contemporary instruments creates a sound that is truly special. This CD is played constantly in our house (our 3 teenagers love it!). If you are looking for music that all ages will love you can't go wrong with Barrage. Listen to the samples that Amazon.com provides, buy the CD and become a fan for life."

You don't have to watch their show to enjoy their music!

ehestia@hotmail.com | 01/12/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Canadian group "Barrage" describe their violin/fiddle project as exploring musical styles tracing the roots of the violin in different cultures and bring forth the ethnic components in a contemporary theatrical way. Their goal to create something unique, something that you haven't heard before has been successfully achieved with their self-titled album. It's an interesting blend of energetic fiddle playing, foot stomping percussion, dynamic guitar work and vibrant vocals. While listening to this album you eventually think (at least subconsciously) of Celtic songs,Michael Flatley(Lord of the Dance),Stephane Grappelli and John McLaughlin. (Well I did!)Their music is a combination of traditional and modern sounds that will appeal to many people with very different tastes in music.(Although being a Rap/Hip-Hop fan myself, I enjoyed "Barrage" a lot) :)"

A Wonderful Barrage on the Senses.

Bob Biz | Los Angeles, CA United States | 01/23/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"WOW! Barrage is a stunning aural fusion of musical styles that cover a wide spectrum, from Celtic and folk to big band swing and East Indian to Calypso and Jazz to Kleczmer, Classical and Pop. These eleven players (mostly fiddle players mixed with guitars, percussion, flutes and a xylophone) unleash dazzling energetic playing on songs such as "Chopsticken," "The Ukraine," and the barn-burning "Old Joe Clark" but they wisely alter the mood throughout on slower tracks like "Mountain Spring," the majestic swirling Middle Eastern "Mahatma" and the breathless vocal "Until We Meet Again". Barrage has about half vocal cuts and half instrumental excursions. If you like foot stomping, hand clapping, good time music with International tastes and textures, then Barrage your senses with this amazing CD. Just listening to it makes me imagine choreographed fiddlers happily dancing and swinging. I can't wait to see the show and I'll definitely buy the DVD when it comes out."

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