Providence - A Fig For A Kiss '2002

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       As so much Irish music loses its Irishness in the morass called Celtic,
and as the urge to play faster and faster seems to be the norm, Providence
offers a breath of fresh air. Their largely traditional repertoire isn't played
at the speed of sound. Instead, by keeping the tempos reasonable, they offer a
wonderful intertwining of fiddle, flute, and accordion that weaves a glorious
tapestry of sound, as on "The Providence Reel/Roscommon Reel/Fred Finn's." It's
a delight for the ear, with constant invention and a remarkable empathy between
the musicians. The real joy is that they're equally good on songs, possessing
one of the loveliest voices to come out of Ireland in many years with Joan
McDermott, who can bring an ache to "Will Ye Go to Flanders?" and a rare joy to
the happy ending of "The Jolly Young Ploughboy." Supremely confident in their
individual skills, the bandmembers have no need to display them flashily,
letting everything they do be in service of the tune, whether it's the sprightly
hornpipes of "The Curlew Hills/Fr. Dollard's" or the graceful air of
"McDonagh's." And to prove it's not a studio fluke, the last track is a live
recording (made at the Scottish bar owned by Dougie Maclean) that's every bit as
powerful and controlled as the rest. With this sophomore effort, Providence
prove themselves to truly be the heirs of the Bothy Band and Planxty.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Providence - The Road To Lisdoonvarna/carty's Reel/the Maid Of
Mullaghmore (4:14)
1.02 - Providence - Smuggling The Tin (3:18)
1.03 - Providence - The Lurgadaun/dancing Eyes/down The Back Lane (3:36)
1.04 - Providence - The Curlew Hills/father Dollard's (4:01)
1.05 - Providence - Will Ye Go To Flanders? (3:57)
1.06 - Providence - The Arragh Mountains/the Rakes Of Westmeath/a Fig For A Kiss
(3:56)
1.07 - Providence - The Providence Reel/roscommon Reel/fred Finn's (4:20)
1.08 - Providence - Muiris O Coinnleain (3:08)
1.09 - Providence - Mcdonagh's (4:03)
1.10 - Providence - The Jolly Young Ploughboy (3:35)
1.11 - Providence - In Memory Of Coleman/farewell To London/the Sunny Banks
(3:16)
1.12 - Providence - Se Fath Mo Bhuartha (3:35)
1.13 - Providence - Music In The Glen/sean Sa Cheo (4:05) 

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