BARRY MC CABE: Beyond The Tears (European Import)

Barry Mc Cabe

Beyond The Tears (European Import)

© 2006 Barry Mc Cabe (634479311413)

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I hope this CD sounds like a collection of my favourite music - Peter Green, Dave Edmunds, Eric Clapton, Free, Rory Gallagher, '70's rock. Special guests - MARK FELTHAM (Rory Gallagher Band), JOHNNY FEAN (Horslips) & PAT McMANUS (Mama's Boys)

tracks

1 Johnny Nobody
2 In The Dead Of Night
3 Crazy Love
4 Catch Me If You Can
5 Trouble
6 Arthur (dedicated to Arthur Conley)
7 I Wonder
8 Rollin'
9 Lonely Road
10 Bye Bye Johnny - Be Good
11 The Sunset Waltz

notes

Barry McCabe’s newest offering Beyond the Tears once again treats us to his knack for pulling wildly diverse musical influences into a cohesive work of art. The blues guitar we’ve come to expect is there, as is the Celtic folk element that surfaced most noticeably in The Peace Within. But the new disc adds subtle shadings of other genres as well; there’s much more to Barry’s music than his love for blues and his Irish roots.

Beyond the Tears is in the tradition of what we used to call a "concept album" back in the ’70s. The theme woven around the songs here is that of the quintessential misunderstood outsider, personified by "Johnny"; he is, as Barry explains in the liner notes, "the part of society and ourselves we’d rather not know about." There’s plenty said within this set of songs about the travails of life and about how prone anyone can be to downheartedness under the right circumstances. But overall it’s a positive theme, urging us to look beyond the immediate happenings and come out the other side better and stronger.

The disc kicks off with a classic Chuck Berry riff on the Dave Edmunds-style number, "Johnny Nobody" It’s hard to imagine anyone else being able to bring off a rocker like this while incorporating lyrics that deal with serious philosophical issues like the power of positive/negative thinking on one’s reality, but Barry handles it in understated style without ever sounding pretentious or preachy about it.

Strong Peter Green influences are evident on "In the Dead of Night" as well as "Trouble" and both are good solid tracks with moody guitar riffs that stick in the brain long after the disc has stopped. The Celtic factor comes to the front on the instrumentals "Catch Me If You Can" "Arthur" (my personal favorite) and "The Sunset Waltz". There’s only one cover tune this time around (Van Morrison’s "Crazy Love") which fits in surprisingly well with the rest of the tracks as well as giving us the opportunity to notice that Barry’s not just another guitarist - he can pull off beautiful vocals too.

The remaining tracks are more straightforward accessible rock that will likely appeal to a broad range of listeners. "Rollin’" picks up the pace on the second half of the disc; it's a freight train of a song reminiscent of some of Rory Gallagher’s high-energy numbers like "Just Hit Town" And if the radio industry ever develops aesthetic sensibilities, the Claptonesque "I Wonder" will be all over the airwaves.

One commendable thing about Barry McCabe is that even though he’s clearly a masterful solo musician, he appreciates the nuances of ensemble playing. He's assembled a congenial group of musician friends and acquaintances to work with him on this recording, most of whom just happen to have a solid pedigree with one band or another (in this instance, Pat McManus, Horslips’ Johnny Fean, and Mark Feltham from Rory Gallagher’s band). This is in stark contrast to most solo guitarists whose egos take over the show in long, self-indulgent leads while other musicians are on the recording merely for back-up or window-dressing. You’ll hear excellent guitar solos on Barry’s discs, but they’re always tasteful and appropriate for the context; the songs are never just a showcase for his licks.

Overall, Beyond the Tears is a fine effort from an extremely dedicated and talented musician. Listeners who appreciate solid guitar work, subtly introspective lyrics, and an eclectic blend of musical styles should enjoy this disc.
Pat Miller - Gatewood Journal - USA
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A few comments from:
Steve Iredale
U2’s production manager – Ireland

"Now listening to the album for the third time. No doubt, this is your most mature work to date. "Trouble" blew my mind. If I close my eyes I think this is what Horslips could have sounded like if they had kept going, but they didn't and you did, and have produced a cracker of a song. "The Sunset Waltz" is a masterpiece. "Catch me if you can", "Rollin", "In the dead of Night", all excellent. If the Stones at this stage of their career produced songs of this quality, they would be hailed as geniuses.

There is a wonderful mood to the album, and you hear that in all the playing. Guitars, Hammond, harp, accordion throughout the album are beautifully blended and sit perfectly within the songs. It will sit right along side Mick Taylor's - Leather Jackets in my collection

Guess what McCabe, you've found what you're looking for. Good lad. It's been a road worth travelling.

Mark Feltham
Rory Gallagher Band – England
"I was humbled recently to be asked by Barry to contribute to what turned out to be a cracking record in the making. One of the songs was a kind of Celtic boogie, the second a fabulous acoustic Irish self-penned instrumental, and the last a great Dylanesque type song. I love the fact that I am lucky enough to get the opportunity to play on other people’s records, as I honestly enjoy the buzz, and this one was no exception"

Johnny Fean
Horslips - Ireland
"I have known, and been a friend of Barry's for many years, and I was delighted to be asked to play on his new CD. The songs have a very natural feel and are very musical and it was a pleasure for me to play on and be part of this wonderful album."

Pat McManus
Mama’s Boys & Celtus – N.Ireland
"Working with my good friend Barry was a great experience and a pleasure. The music was organic and rootsie and reminded me of the early Fleetwood Mac albums. In the same breath it is very much an album that says exactly who Barry is and his unique take on the blues"

PJ Curtis
Award winning record producer/DJ/writer – Ireland
"Just listened in full to the CD and I have to say you have produced an absolute gem of an album. I just loved it all! Great songs...superb playing throughout and excellent production values"

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  • BEYOND THE TEARS
    author: JACQUELINE BATEMAN

    WHAT A GREAT CD!WHEN YOU COME TOO THE STATES TOO PLAY. WERE SURE ARE GOING TOO CHECK YOU OUT LIVE!!

  • Barry came to Ireland with me too
    author: Nathalie

    Just as for my Indulgers CD, this CD from BMC also came travelling with us and even though we only had these 2 CD's for about 8-10 hours drive, we could not listen to it enough...

  • author: Maggie~!

    Awesome!!!!!!! Play your music everyday~ what a terrific mix!CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOU LIVE IN THE STATES!!!! So enjoyable... your are a truly talented musician!

  • Beyond The Tears! Interview and special feature in Brazilian mag!
    author: poeira Zine From Brazil

    Tenho que admitir que rock irlandês é um love affair de longa data. A musicalidade, a tradição, a dor e a paixão que os músicos irlandeses imprimem em seus trabalhos é algo a ser admirado. Outro dia desses recebi um e-mail de Barry McCabe, um guitarrista irlandês muito interessado em mostrar um pouco do seu trabalho aos leitores da poeira Zine. Barry tomou contato com a pZ através da edição com Rory Gallagher na capa, não por acaso, seu maior ídolo. Papo vai e papo vem e Barry me manda seu mais recente cd, Beyond The Tears, lançado de forma independente pelo próprio guitarrista. O interesse de falar a respeito da carreira desse músico promissor passou a ser maior a cada audição. O resultado do papos com Barry e um bocado da sua trajetória você confere a seguir. "Abrir para o Rory Gallagher na sua última tour européia foi um grande momento da minha vida". Fica claro que Barry McCabe tem referências e raiz musical de sobra: “Largar meu trabalho convencional e ir tocar full time nos barzinhos de Hamburgo, na Alemanha, exatamente onde começaram banda como os Beatles e o Taste, foi também um momento inesquecível”. Comparações com Rory não incomodam Barry: “Acho legal ser comparado ao Rory. Se você ouvir minha música e sacar a forte influência que sofro dele, já estou satisfeito”, declara o músico. Quando pergunto se eles chegaram a desfrutar de uma amizade, Barry responde com uma quase palpável franqueza: “Rory era um cara introspectivo, muito na dele mesmo. Com exceção de sua família e de seus companheiros de banda, creio que ninguém desfrutou de uma amizade mais forte com ele. Eu dei sorte, pois quando era adolescente, fui em centenas de shows dele e acabei fazendo amizade com todos seus roadies. Depois fiquei chegado do pessoal da banda e só depois fui apresentado ao Rory em si. Foi um processo gradual. Depois nos encontramos mais tarde em Hamburgo e lá senti que ele ficou impressionado de me ver tocando por lá com minha banda, talvez por estar fazendo exatamente o que ele já tinha feito muito no passado naqueles mesmos bares”. Barry McCabe, nasceu numa fazenda em Virginia, no condado de Cavan, uma das regiões mais belas e tradicionais da Irlanda. Até hoje mora numa vila medieval das proximidades e só sai dali para fazer shows em pubs pelo Reino Unido. Quando criança, Barry viu uma guitarra numa vitrine de uma loja de bicicletas, juntou um grana e adquiriu o instrumento. Sua primeira banda chamava-se Albatross, não por coincidência uma homenagem a um dos seu ídolos, Peter Green: “A honestidade e dor de Peter Green realmente mexeram comigo. Num momento difícil da minha vida eu passei a ouvir o Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac noite e dia, sete dias por semana. Comprei vários livros que falavam da trajetória de Peter, virei um estudioso de sua carreira e isso me serviu de consolo nos tempos difíceis. As vezes uma música triste faz um bem danado”. Pergunto para Barry qual foi a melhor fase do rock irlandês e ele responde enfático: “O começo dos anos 70, pois tínhamos muita coisa acontecendo por aqui com bandas como Thin Lizzy, Horslips, Rory e etc. Nessa época todo mundo queria ter uma banda e quando você não estava tocando, estava indo assistir alguma grande banda local. A música fazia parte da nossa vida”. Quando o assunto é blues, Barry se solta ainda mais, principalmente quando conto para ele que no Brasil o estilo atrai mais a elite do que a minoria: “O blues está aí há tanto tempo que hoje ele já atingiu e influenciou todas as camadas da sociedade, passando pelo rico, pobre, branco e negro e chegou ao mainstream com nomes como Stevie Ray Vaughan. O estilo atrai quem busca por uma música pura e verdadeira. Se um cara tem grana não significa que é feliz. O blues é sobre dor, tristeza, e todos passamos por isso”. Muita gente acha que blues é sinônimo de bebedeira, mas não para Barry: “Existe uma lenda de que para você tocar blues você tem que ser um beberrão...um coração partido já basta”. Barry já dividiu o palco com Status Quo, ZZ Top, Molly Hatchett, Walter Trout, Stan Webb, Rory Gallagher, Dr. Feelgood, Canned Heat, Ten Years After e Sweet, tendo ainda sua música executada em rádios de toda Europa, Austrália, Japão e até em alguns estados dos EUA. Para o próximo ano o guitarrista tem participação garantida no festival de Ballyshanon, organizado anualmente em homenagem a Rory Gallagher e segue firme fazendo música guiada pelo coração. Barry McCabe – Beyond The Tears O mais recente cd do guitarrista irlandês é do começo ao fim, uma agradável surpresa. Contando com a participação de ex-integrantes da banda de Rory Gallagher, Horslips e Mama’s Boys, Barry McCabe reuniu onze faixas nesse seu novo trabalho. O forte do guitarrista são as dolorosas baladas como “Lonely Road”, “Bye Bye Johnny – Be Good”, “I Wonder” e sua excepcional versão para “Crazy Love”, original de Van Morrison. Nas instrumentais, Barry também esbanja talento e temos aqui três delas: “Arthur”, “Catch Me If You Can” e “The Sunset Waltz”. Outro destaque é “Trouble”, situada num clima meio Free e Whitesnake das antigas. Se você curte rock com influência celta e baladas com pegada blueseira, Beyond The Tears tem que estar na sua estante. O álbum pode ser adquirido direto com o guitarrista pelo site www.barrymccabe.com

  • "In The Dead Of Night" is SEXY!
    author: Elizabeth

    I absolutely love the new CD. Everything on it struck a chord with me and Barry has put so much work into it I'm not surprised that it has become so popular. 1. (Johnny Nobody) This great real rock and roll song sounds like it was made at Sun Studios in Memphis. I have some really old Elvis and Carl Perkins stuff and it sounds like they were there somewhere. The song transported me back to the Forrester's Hall in Omagh where I used to jive with the Teddy boys. My father had forbidden me to talk to those guys or dance with them. Well...guess what!! 2. (In The Dead Of Night) This great song is so hypnotizing, I have to play it at least once a day. Barry's voice is great on this and I have to use a word that so far I have not seen in reference to the CD. I know that this song is about problems and trying to figure things out but to me, it's Sexy. The music on this one is amazing. 3. (Crazy Love) I love this version of Van's song. It is really powerful and again the voice is terrific. The way Barry sings the word "righteous" gives me chills. 4. (Catch Me If You Can) This is so much fun to listen to and I like it a lot. Jo Marsh is brilliant on this, but so is everyone else. The musicians on this album are top class. 5. (Trouble) Talk about getting pulled back in time. Great song and brilliant Johnny Fean. You made a great move Barry, involving Johnny in this song was a stroke of genius. He has the most unique sound and I bet he loved every minute working on this one. You really are a great writer Barry. 6. (Arthur) WOW! Barry, this piece breaks my heart but it's only because of the beauty of it. Your guitar playing is impeccable and the melody speaks of Ireland and whispers to those who are thousands of miles away from it. 7. (I Wonder) This is my favourite. The first time I heard it I thought of the great Eric Clapton song for his little boy, "Tears in Heaven", but as I played it more and more it became one of the most beautiful love songs that I have ever heard. It speaks to everyone who wants someone that they can't have for whatever reason. I play your CD every night as I'm going to sleep and this song wakes me from a dead sleep. I listen to it and go right back to sleep. It's a wonderful song. 8. (Rollin') When I hear this song, I am on the Interstate with trucks all around me. What a sound!!! This is an incredible song and paints so many pictures. I love it. 9. (Lonely Road) Really great Blues song. Your voice is so plaintive in this one. I work with an old guy who loves music and when I played your CD, he picked up on this song real fast. He said that it was like something that Merle Haggard would sing and that you should have your manager try to push your CD in Nashville. 10. (Bye Bye Johnny - Be Good) This is a great song also. I have listened to it many times and I know that the man had nothing to do with the song Johnny B. Goode, but when James Brown died, this song stuck in my head all day. That was a sad day. 11. (The Sunset Waltz) This piece is the perfect closer for your CD. It brought me back to the cheilis in Ireland. People dancing at one end of the room and people eating at the other and everyone having the best time ever. Congratulations to you Barry and all your musicians who made this one of the best productions that I have listened to in a long time. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE. Take care Elizabeth

  • Now Four Of My Favorite CDs Are From Barry!
    author: Vic the Dude

    Based on the number of times I've already listened to "Beyond The Tears", this is my favorite CD release of 2006. It has such a great sound, great songs, great flow about it. Different influences are heard, yet it is quite distinctly a Barry McCabe album. It is blues and rock with a lot of soul. Fans of Clapton, Dire Straits, Dave Edmunds and of course Rory Gallagher will truly enjoy this ride. Now, if I can get my wife to give me my copy of it back I'll go listen to it again. Well done Barry and all.

  • A great mix of styles all very well executed
    author: Chris Spraggins

    Beyond the Tears ... A great mix of styles all very well executed. Track 1 reminds me of Ducks Deluxe and Dave Edmunds Rockpile Track 2 Born under a bad sign meets Green Manalishi Track 3 Girl from the North Country Bob Dylan meets Walter Trout on his slower stuff Track 6 Mark Knopfler Local Hero theme Track 7 Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton as you can see there ought to be something for everyone here. Love the Mark Feltham as usual.

  • A Real Treat
    author: Caroline Brady Krone

    Congratulations Barry on another wonderful CD Beyond the tears, it's a real treat. I love the song Rollin and the instrumental Arthur very cool. Delighted to hear that Johnny Fean is still making music, (huge Horslips fan)! Looking forward to the next CD.

  • Barry makes my Top 10!!!
    author: John Boyle

    Can't say much more than has already been said but great album. Not had it out of the player since it arrived. It's sitting in the changer with my other fav's of the mo. It's been great fun reading the revues and seeing what an astute bunch we have here. We know a good thing when we hear it and this album is that and more. Hope you like the company its keeping. 1.Rory Gallagher--Irish Tour. 2.Barry McCabe--Beyond The Tears. 3.Luther 'snake' Johnson--Born in Georgia. 4.Jimmy LaFave--Trail. 5.Fabulous Thunderbird--Girls Go Wild. 6.Beth Orton--Central Reservation. 7.Cowboy Junkies--The Trinity Sessions. 8.Etta James--Burnin Down The House. 9.Rab McCullough--Belfast Breakdown. 10.Kevin Coyne--Marjory Razorblade. This is ever changing but you & RG will be hard to move from this list. John B - ScotlandBarry's made my T

  • A brilliant album with excellent musicianship and professional production
    author: Éamonn Flanagan

    Great CD Barry - quite an eclectic mix musically. The standard of musicianship is awesome. Obviously the inclusion of Ireland's best guitar exponents Johnny Fean, Pat McManus and of course Barry ensured this would be a high class production. In addition Mark Feltham's input is as ever excellent. I have tried to bring the album to as wide an attention as possible - via friends, relations and posting reviews/information on various websites e.g.Horslips site. Everyone who likes the album might think of doing something similar. Barry deserves success with this - not least because of his brave decision to offer 2 for 1, a particularly altruistic endeavour that few artists would have undertaken. Éamonn

  • Barry op z'n best!
    author: henk

    Eindelijk een nieuwe CD van Barry. En wát voor eentje. Alleszins het wachten waard, Barry heeft zichzelf overtroffen. Deze CD heeft alles: stevige ritmes, muzikaliteit, boeiende teksten, een snufje Iers, een vleugje Denver, blues. Sterk en zacht, indringend en swingend. Van harte aanbevolen!

  • I think you have taken your music to an even higher level.
    author: John G. Smedsrud

    Hi Barry, The big day has come, the official release date for your new CD and what a CD it is. The best you have ever done so far after my opinion. I think you have taken your music to an even higher level. I got the first copy when you visited us in Notodden and it’s been more or less on since then, either in the house, in the cars or on my iPod. It’s a good sign when a CD seems to get better and better the more you listen to it, isn’t it? I very much look forward to hear you play the new songs live, which hopefully will be in Ballyshannon in June next year. My greatest congratulations with your new CD, Yeeehaa….! Best regards, John G. Smedsrud - Notodden, Norway

  • Diversity you have to be commended on
    author: Patrick Fairchild

    Gday Barry,Just recieved my 4 copies of Beyond The Tears from CD-BABY and have spent the evening playing the album with some friends who all agree its afine,fine,fine album.Diversity you have to be commended on and as your poll will no doubt show different folks will like different songs.I reckon 2 and 9 are bloody good mate but the same can be said of the other 9 tracks! ,cheers Patrick Fairchild - Australia

  • Thanks Barry for bringing me back to the blues and closer to Ireland.
    author: Maurice Finn

    Finally got the CD and decided to add my own review. It was with some trepidation that I listened to this CD because recently I have drifted from the blues and moved more to prog rock bands such as Spocks Beard and Dream Theatre so I was worried I would not like this CD at all - but see below. (1) "Johnny Nobody" - great start - foot tapping music and you gotta love Barry’s way of saying much - love it. (2) "In The Dead Of Night" - this immediately reminded of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac - with a fantastic thumping bass line and Barry’s amazing voice - this is chilled out, closed eyes guitar blues. (3) "Crazy Love"- the harmonica at the beginning put my hairs on end and Barry’s guitar kept them there - I haven’t heard Morrison’s version but after this I will definitely check it out. (4) "Catch Me If You Can" - foot tapping again and our first visit to Ireland - what a fantastic beat + harmonica and accordion - oh, and acoustic guitar - a clever song. (5) "Trouble" - this I would class as a Barry song - what do I mean - well there are Peter Green songs, there are Rory songs - well, this is a Barry song is what I mean. Hell this is all coming from the top of my head - which is a strange place - great guitar solo by the way - it reminds me so much of Horslips. (6) "Arthur"- as an Ex-Pat this flies me back to home (by the way, Irishmen love to sing about returning to Ireland and most of them have never left the place) One thing that annoys me about this song is the middle reminds me of a Trad Irish song and I can’t remember which one expect the words 'only for nights in' help me someone - love this one. It’s my favourite at the moment. (7) "I Wonder" - blues - blues - but no something more (a Barry song again). It's blues + Barry - a fantastic combination. (8) "Rollin’" - this reminds me of Cream but the guitar playing is much better than Clapton - no disrespect intended just my opinion. (9) "Lonely Road" - This is real head back - eyes rolling - screwed up face blues - love it. (10) "Bye Bye Johnny – Be Good" - alright I have directed a video for this song - in my head at least- Johnny is sat at the bar hands stretched out on the bar looking into a glass of whiskey – Barry’s on the stage singing this song - the room is filled with happy laughing groups of people - Barry stops singing, the bar closes - Jimmy nods silently at Johnny while drying the glasses- Johnny pulls the collar of his coat up and walks out into the pouring rain. (11) "The Sunset Waltz" - if we flew over Ireland before we have landed now - love everything about this - almost brought a tear to my eyes – OK, it did. Thanks Barry for bringing me back to the blues and closer to Ireland. Maurice

  • It's like Horslips are back
    author: Mick O'Connell

    Well it looks like several others have already said the things I was going to say so I will just add my name to that. I (finally) voted for Trouble as my favourite song and it was a very difficult decision because I really like all the songs on the CD and every time I played it before voting I'd come up with a different favourite. I decided on Trouble because I'm a Horslips fan as well and it is absolutely lovely to hear Johnny's magnificient guitar playing again. It makes me long for the days when the boys were playing all over and you could go and see them nearly every weekend. Those were the days and this Cd certainly keep them alive for me. Thanks very much Barry for getting Johnny to play with you. Mick - Co. Kerry, Ireland

  • Best version of "Crazy Love" ever...
    author: Jack

    Totally enjoyable. "Crazy Love" by far the best rendition I have heard. I started by "liking" the CD and after a few listens have turned to "lovin" it. Vocals, harp, guitar - sooooo coool. The Stones should call you for advice on their next project! Thank you for your kindness and for sharing your incredible talent!! Jack - Winnipeg, Canada

  • I'm sure Rory is smiling!
    author: Jean

    Hi Barry Since 15 days "beyond the tears" has not been taken out of my CD player.... I don´t know which song will become my favourite because every song is just fantastic. Thanks to you,the band and your guests. ......I´m sure Rory smiles..... Best regards Jean - Germany

  • "In The Dead Of Night" - takes me back to a place I thought I lost!
    author: Anne Makaske

    Hey Barry! I know, it took me ages to write a feedback. This time it had nothing to do with lack of time ... I just dunno .. What is your best song? They are all great, too different to simply pick one ... or ... Because everytime I hear 'in the dead of night' it takes me back to a place I thought I lost ... and its lovely! Thanx for the music my friend! Anne - Holland

  • One of the best cd's I have heard in a long time!
    author: Terry

    Beyond The Tears, One of the best cd's I have heard in a long time definitely one of my favourites.You did an outstanding job on this cd, I hope there is more to follow. If you ever make it to Arizona I will definitely be there. Terry - Tuscon, Arizona

  • Fantastic Musician, great songs
    author: Reinhold Scheidler

    I love the CD and I'm listening and enjoying the songs every day. Getting Marc Feltham involved was a superb idea. Rory would love it.

  • Great musician, great music!!
    author: Dorien

    A beautiful new cd with great musical gems, which are all blessed with a own identity but as a mix on this cd go so well together. Just all the parts/songs/instruments fit in the right way. A cd you want listen to over and over again and again. Try it, you will not be dissapointed!!

  • In a word: FANTASTIC
    author: Ron Christensen

    If you know Barry's music you already expect something great, but Beyond the Tears goes way beyond all expectations. Ive been waiting awhile for this disc and it is well worth the wait. This disc is complete with great vocals, lyrics and incredible guitar work. Its great to hear from Mark Feltham again, too. I'll be playing this disc a lot for a long time to come.

  • "Do you like good music..."
    author: Suzanne

    This is a magnificant body of work...Arthur,the tribute to Arthur Conley, has a beautiful haunting quality to it...my favorite is Lonely Road - probably cause I've been there done that...not to mention the awesome Johnny Fean of Horslips fame plays on a few songs. Buy this cd...you will not be disappointed.

  • author: Sonja Bernard

    Mit "Beyond the Tears" ist dem sympathischen irischen Gitarristen und Sänger Barry McCabe eine großartige CD gelungen. Sie beginnt recht flott mit "Johnny Nobody", ist aber insgesamt eher der ruhigeren Art zuzurechnen. Bis auf eine Nummer - Crazy Love von Van Morrison - stammen alle Stücke von Barry McCabe. Bei der Umsetzung wird er außer von seiner Band von weiteren großartigen MusikerInnen unterstützt. Besonders gut gefallen mir persönlich das Bass-Spiel von Sean Maguire und die Harp-Einlagen (Mark Feltham, Mick Kinsella). Die CD enthält auch drei Instrumental-Stücke, die eindeutig die irische Herkunft Barry McCabes widerspiegeln. Man merkt, ch bin keine geübte Schreiberin von "Kritiken", ich kann nur sagen: Gute Musik, sehr empfehlenswert!

  • Hi Barry. Like the live sound...your song "Trouble" came across very authentic,
    author: Rachel Walker

    Listeing to this cd, I felt Barry was really one with his song Trouble. Felt like it had heart and soul to it. Great guitar playing Barry and intelligent vocals. Keep em coming!!!!! Rachel

  • "I Wonder" is now my favourite Barry song
    author: Mary Rudden

    Barry, as you know I adore 'The Emigrant' and I never thought I'd hear anything from you that would top it but I was wrong. I see many people are struggling with the same problem I am and that is to work out what's my favourite song on the cd. There are so many GREAT songs on this cd. I finally voted for 'I Wonder' but I had to do it quick otherwise I'd have changed my mind again. This is now my favourite Barry song. It is so beautiful, so wistful, so poignant, so meloncholic, so sad, so mysterious, so helpless yet so hopeful, so wonderful. It's a masterpiece and i see someone mentioned that it sounds like Eric Clapton. That's EXACTLY what I thought the first time I heard it. I love ballads so of course I like 'Lonely Road' and 'Bye Bye Johnny' and 'Arthur' is also such a wonderful piece of music. I know I seem to be saying wonderful all the time but it is!!! lol. I was going to write I hope it does well for you but of course it will.

  • He topped himself again.
    author: bootsy

    The latest Barry McCabe Cd Beyond The Tears is one I have been waiting for for awhile. After Barrys last "studio" CD The Peace Within, I thought that it would be extremely difficult for Mr. McCabe to out do himself. I was very wrong. Barrys latest CD is full of the impressive singing and guitar slinging he has become famous for. I heartly recomend this CD for all those who are big fans of the blues/rock genre. Favourite tunes for me include track 2 In The Dead Of The Night, track 4 Catch Me If You Can, and track 8 Rollin. Beyond The Tears as a title is very appropriate for me personally as my cousin, who also was a Barry McCabe fan, never got a chance to hear this CD as he passed away this past weekend. I know he would have loved this music. Heres to you Rob....and thanks to Barry McCabe for making the music that moves me....in so many ways. -b-

  • author: Lynda Johnson

    This is an amazing collection of music. I've listened several times now, and I keep hearing new things to love about the CD. The songwriting, Barry's vocals, and the musicianship are all top rate - the best I've ever heard in indie music. The arrangements are tight and imaginative, so well done. I especially loved "I Wonder", "Bye Bye Johnny - Be Good", and "Crazy Love" - at least, the last time I listened, those were my favorites. But it's hard to choose. Really great work, something I'll be proud to recommend to others.

  • Fantastic...reminiscent of many different artists, but sooo original too!
    author: Karon Taylor

    This is the first CD I bought of Barry and can promise you it won't be the last. To me, the songs were about loss and healing, and trying to climb back from the depths of despair. This CD was spoken about on the Jackson Browne fan list and I thought the part about giving a free one so you weren't tempted to dub it and pass out copies was unique. I am in my late fifties but still love music and my son who is 35, is a guitar player, so I immediately decided the extra copy would be his because he appreciates all music. Johnny Nobody is the greatest song, both music and lyrics stick in your head like a long forgotten favorite song. He rocks and then he's mellow (Crazy Love). Love this CD!

  • A fine blend of eclectic styles from a talented musician
    author: P.L. Miller

    Barry McCabe’s newest offering once again treats us to his knack for pulling wildly diverse musical influences into a cohesive work of art. The disc kicks off with a classic Chuck Berry riff on a Dave Edmunds-style number. It’s hard to imagine anyone else being able to bring off a rocker like this while incorporating lyrics that deal with serious philosophical issues like the power of positive/negative thinking on one’s reality, but Barry handles it in understated style without ever sounding pretentious or preachy about it. Strong Peter Green influences are also evident on some solid tracks with moody guitar riffs that stick in the brain. The Celtic factor comes to the front on three instrumentals. There’s only one cover tune this time around (Van Morrison’s “Crazy Love”) which fits in surprisingly well with the rest of the tracks as well as giving us the opportunity to notice that Barry’s not just another guitarist - he can pull off beautiful vocals too. Overall, the entire CD is a fine effort from an extremely dedicated and talented musician. Listeners who appreciate solid guitar work, subtly introspective lyrics, and an eclectic blend of musical styles should enjoy this disc.

  • Barry's blends genres of rock ,blues and celtic!!!!
    author: patrick fron down under

    From 'Johnny Nobody' it rolls into slow blues and picks up pace again then is dotted with some exceptional instrumentals.'Lonely Road'is an awesome track and the whole album will sit on and in my disc player next to all his other fine fine fine albums,bloody good work Barry.Buy it now ,you won't regret it.!!!!!

  • This CD is a collaboration of joined forces
    author: Ray Cadorette

    Barry McCabe's new 11 track/48:36 CD Beyond The Tears is in the midst of one of the most creative and prolific periods of Barry's career. His passion for music and the genius of his lyrics draws on all genres, mostly the Blues while breaking new ground. Vitality, energy and insperation are what it's all about. Through out this CD, Barry's enthusiasm is obvious, and pays tribute to his musical idols and influences, while having an original sound. Having met and heard Barry and his Band Live in Ireland, I can't wait for him to make an appearance in the States. Some see Barry as a guitarest-I see him as a true musician, a singer/songwriter on a mission.

  • Barry's most mature work yet
    author: Lester Morrisey

    I see I am the first to write a review of this CD so I will start by admitting that I'm already a big fan of Barry's music and I have all his releases to date. Having said that, I will go on to say that I think 'Beyond The Tears' is light years beyond anything Barry has recorded before. It's difficult to explain why until you realise it's all about the 'feel' off the new CD. Somehow EVERYTHING seems to fit, the songs, the musicianship, the cover, the lyrics, the pictures...everything!!!! I'll let someone else give you a song by song report because they're probably more qualified to do so. However, I will single out "I Wonder" as my favourite song off the CD. To me this is by far the best song Barry has ever written and in fact I think it's a world-class song, full stop. Initially it seemed to remind me of Mark Knopfler or Eric Clapton but then I realised it reminded me in some way of The Beatles, particularly something that George might have written. I love it to death and have of course voted it as my favourite song on the CD in the poll on Barry's website. I am fully convinced that this CD will bring Barry the praise and recognisation he so rightfully deserves. I wouldn't be surprised to see 'Beyond The Tears' listed in people's Top 10 albums of 2006 by year's end or voted one of Ireland's best rock albums of all time! Well done Barry (and everyone else on the CD of course).

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