About the CD
This is an introduction CD of musicians
based in the Sligo area,
renowned for it's heritage of folklore & natural beauty.
These musicians, meeting regularly at music sessions, decided
to record this CD.
They called themselves mactíre.
The music and songs on this CD are from
Ireland, Scotland & England.
Lovesongs, funny songs, songs about hunting, courting, sailing,
fighting & working.
Some old, some very old.
There are New ideas on singing old songs,
with a wide selection of
instruments used in traditional style and otherwise.
Melodies on Fiddles, Flutes, Uilleann Pipes, Northumbrian Small
pipes, Whistles and Accordian along with
Bódhran* rythms, and lush strings.
Sounds from Guitar, Bouzouki, Mandola, Mandolin, Cello, Banjo,
Fretless Bass,
Steel Guitar and much more...........
*Bódhran is pronounced Bow(as in take a bow) ron. Bow-Ron.