Babes In The Wood Music Cd

Mary Black - Babes In The Wood

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Babes in the Wood      Artist : Mary Black      List Price : $16.98 USD        Your Price : $16.98 USD      ProductGroup: Music      Release Date : 1994-02-25      Studio : Gift Horse      Label : Gift Horse      Avg. Customer Rating : (11 reviews)

Reviews Customer Reviews for Babes In The Wood      Mary Black at the top of her career      Rating:      As it turns out, when Mary left behind the talents of Noel Brazil (the songwriter) and Declan Sinnot (the guitarist and producer) things went downhill somewhat. But here they are on this album, so it's the most likeable form Mary Black comes in, if not entirely satisfying. Brazil's songs are certainly unique, like Jimmy McCarthy's contribution on the CD, but don't always hit the mark. Golden Mile, though, is excellent, with great atmosphere and timing. Suits Mary's voice perfectly. Likewise Bright Blue Rose, which has a similar ethereal quality. Nice subtle arrangements and haunting harmonies. The title track is a curious Brazil song: it has the feel of a number from a stage musical that gives it a falsely dramatic effect. Adam At TheWindow (MacCarthy) is similarly overblown and ultimately meaningless. These are the sort of songs that have weakened Mary Black's albums through the years. But it's worth getting the album for Kieran Goss's catchy Brand New Star, the classic Thorn Upon the Rose, and an excellent cover of Richard Thompson's Dimming of the Day. Often used by hi-fi reviewers, the CD has a lovely deep, pure quality of sound. Only a few weak songs let it down a bit.     Customer Reviews for Babes In The Wood Cd      A wonderful, wonderful album!      Rating:      I have listened to Mary Black for almost a decade now and own most of her albums, but this is one of my favorite. She has a beautiful voice, and is a pleasure to listen to. I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys celtic music. Editorial Reviews for Babes In The Wood Audio Cd      Amazon.com essential recording      Not only is Mary Black the most popular female vocalist in Ireland, she has pulled off the rare feat of gaining the respect of fans of both contemporary and traditional music. Babes in the Woods went straight to the top of the Irish charts in 1991 and stayed there for six weeks. Black can make an ancient song sound new and a modern song sound centuries old. She has a knack for digging to the center of a song and revealing its secrets; witness her version of Richard Thompson's "Dimming of the Day," which may well be the most haunting reading ever of this beautiful song. --Michael Simmons