Manus Mcguire - Saffron And Blue [CD]

Manus plays in the Irish style with customary polish and variation. An eclectic choice of tunes from Scotland and Quebec as well as Ireland. The predominant accompaniment is piano. Manus has played with several bands including Moving Cloud.

Manus Mcguire was born in Tullamore, County Offaly, and raised in Sligo Town. He won the prestigious Fiddler of Dooney competition in Sligo at the age of 14 where his musical mettle became apparent. He has recorded several albums with Moving Cloud and Buttons & Bows who rank amongst Ireland's finest bands. "A singular achievement, this mesmerizing, thoroughly masterful album represents an important benchmark in the annals of Irish fiddling." Earl Hitchner (The Wall Street Journal, Irish Echo).

1) Genevieve's Waltz,
2) Howling At The Moon/Sunset Over Scariff/The Gortcommer Welcome,
3) Le Vingt-Quatre De Juin,
4) Charlie Hunter's Jig/Willie Jamieson's Delight,
5) Lupins On Larkhill/Flight Of The Falcons,
6) An Gleanntan Alainn,
7) Boys Of The Lough,
8) Molly At The Fair/The Pride Of Rathmore,
9) A Granddaughter's Dream,
10) Highest Hill In Sligo/Saffron And Blue,
11) The Ariel Hornpipe/Eleanor Kane's Hornpipe,
12) Methlick Style/Bobby Tulloch's Reel/Rhoda's Bon Hoga,
13) Munster Bacon/Boys Of Bodyke,
14) Billy Brocker's/Tom Ward's Downfall/The Torn Jacket/The Liffey Banks/Lucy Campbell.


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