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	Various Artists Transatlantic Sessions 1 Genres: Country, Folk, International Music, Pop, Christian & Gospel 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, a... more » « less
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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Transatlantic Sessions 1
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Whirlie Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 10/27/2009
Album Type: Import
Genres: Country, Folk, International Music, Pop, Christian & Gospel
Styles: Bluegrass, Outlaw Country, Classic Country, Today's Country, Neotraditional, Traditional Folk, British & Celtic Folk, Contemporary Folk, Celtic, Europe, Britain & Ireland, Singer-Songwriters, Country & Bluegrass
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 880992148542

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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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CD Reviews

Great Music from Both Sides of the Pond

06/30/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"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."