Various Artists - Flight of the Green Linnet

If you've seen Riverdance or a Chieftains video and think you might be interested in Celtic music but aren't quite sure where to start, this sampler is just what you've been looking for. Frankly, if you're a longtime aficionado of Celtic music and are looking for a solid collection of great music by the world's greatest Irish and Scots performers, this album is for you, too. It's compiled from various releases on the Green Linnet label and includes artists ranging in orientation from strictly traditional (the Tannahill Weavers, Mick Moloney) to the more progressive (Silly Wizard, Relativity) and thus reflects the wide stylistic spectrum of Celtic folk music as it is currently interpreted. The tunes range from standard-issue sets of jigs and reels to synthesizer-tinged modern folk songs, and there's enough variety to maintain the interest of just about anyone. Highlights include Silly Wizard's medley of "The Secret Portrait" and "Wha'll Be King but Charlie?" and a lovely piece of puirt a beul by Capercaillie. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide

Name Credits A. Stewart Performer Andy M. Stewart Performer Andy OBrien Guitar Arty McGlynn Arranger Billy McComiskey Accordion, Concertina Brendan Mulvihill Fiddle Brian Masterson Producer Buttons & Bows Arranger, Producer Capercaillie Performer, Arranger, Producer Don Wade Engineer Dónal Lunny Producer, Engineer Frankford Wayne Mastering Frankie Kennedy Arranger Garry Ó Briain Piano, Guitar, Mandocello Gerry O'Beirne Producer Glenn Barratt Engineer Gordon Jones Guitar, Bodhran J.E. Tully Design Jackie Daly Concertina, Accordion Jamie McMenemy Performer Jerry O'Sullivan Arranger John Cunningham Arranger, Fiddle, Producer Ken Mitchell Illustrations Kevin Burke Arranger, Producer Kornog Performer, Arranger Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh Arranger Manus McGuire Fiddle Martin Hadden Fretless Bass, Bass, Guitar Matt Malloy Performer Michael Demmers Engineer Mícheál Ó Domhnaill Arranger, Producer Mick Moloney Tenor Banjo, Arranger, Producer Neil Ross Engineer Patrick Street Performer Phil Cunningham Keyboards, Mandola, Accordion, Producer, Whistle (Human), Guitar Relativity Performer Richard Loury Engineer Robert Simonds Compilation Producer Seamus McGuire Viola, Fiddle Silly Wizard Performer, Arranger, Producer Steve Gronback Engineer, Production Assistant Steve Katz Coordination The Irish Tradition Performer The Tannahill Weavers Performer, Producer, Arranger Tom Coyne Mastering Touchstone Performer, Arranger Vinnie Moos Producer, Engineer Wendy Newton Liner Notes