Lang a-Comin' is a stunning collection of traditional and contemporary Scottish harp tunes, performed by one of Central Ohio's finest Scottish harpers, Christine Fraser Ramsey. Several of the tunes in this beautiful collection are her own compositions -- and this is their debut on tape cassette and CD! Accompanied throughout by other fine Celtic musicians, the album showcases the talents of members of several bands. Many of these musicians are recording artists in their own right. Featured instruments are keyboard, guitar, fiddle, viola, uilleann pipes, Highland bagpipes, accordion, bodhran, snare drum and vocals.
Featured Musicians: Tom Boyer (keyboard, rhythm guitar, flute, backing vocals), Deborah Colon (fiddle, viola), Karl Colon (rhythm guitar), Eddie Cotter (bodhran), David Daye (uilleann pipes, concert and flat-pitch Highland bagpipes, accordion), Neal Havener (keyboard), J. David Hawkins (guitar, electric bass, backing vocals), Peg O'Callan (fiddle), John Sherman (guitar), Jim Swanson (marching snare drum).
Sound Engineer/Co-producer: Tom Boyer
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Ruairidh's Rambles - 35 seconds |
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Logan Water - 35 seconds |
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Jim & Geoffrey's Visit to the Highlands - 35 seconds |
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Both Sides the Tweed - 63 seconds |
The following clips are in *.MP3 format, which can be played on the widest number of commercial players. However, these clips are much larger than the *.wma format, and therefore could take longer to download.
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Ruairidh's Rambles - 35 seconds |
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Logan Water - 35 seconds |
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Jim & Geoffrey's Visit to the Highlands - 35 seconds |
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Both Sides the Tweed - 63 seconds |
"We have waited several years for .. her first CD ... and she has not disappointed us .. hauntingly beautiful tune ... guitar accompaniment is outstanding .. masterfully done..." (U.S. Scots, Summer, 1995)
"The harper lights up the proceedings, especially in duets with other instruments..." (Columbus Guardian, March, 1995)
"...those wonderful moments of Christine's clear intelligent pieces with her crystal clear fingering ... a treasure of insightful reflections from her memories of her stay in Scotland..." (The Kilt and the Harp, Scottish Harp Society of America, Fall, 1995)
"...a really lovely CD ... a lot of thought has gone into the arrangement - nice production, and lovely, consistent, confident harp playing -- super harp sound, too!" (Savourna Stevenon, composer, performer, recording artist)
"This is a quiet, competent debut release from Ohio clarsach player Christine Fraser Ramsey .. a peaceful set of tunes, from a harpist we are likely to encounter again." (Dirty Linen #61, Dec.'95/Jan.'96).
And Christine suggests these are her favorites, from a wide range of non-Celtic listeners ....
"This is my Sunday afternoon album";
"I do my gardening to this album";
"Thank you - I listened to your album all day yesterday!"
| Cost: | $15.00 + $1.50 Shipping |
| By E-Mail: | CRAMSEY1@columbus.rr.com |
| By Phone: | 1 - (614) 268-6808 |
