HIGHLAND FLING: Highland Fling

Highland Fling

Highland Fling

© 2005 Highland Fling (634479093357)

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Echoes of a fiddle ringing through mists of the Scottish Highlands reverberate through the music of Highland Fling. The duo interpret both lively dance tunes and haunting melodies of the Scottish masters with Celtic harp, fiddle, guitar and hammered dulc

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The echoes of a fiddle ringing through the mists of the Scottish Highlands travel through time to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Susan Kidney on fiddle and Donna Germano on Celtic harp bring a combination of traditional Scottish melodies and new compositions to celebrate the beauty of two mountain ranges united by a common heritage.

Highland Fling combines Celtic harp and fiddle, as well as guitar and hammered dulcimer, to interpret lively dance tunes and haunting melodies of the Scottish masters. Inspired by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Susan has written tunes named after such local areas as Devil's Courthouse and Graveyard Fields, showing the close relationship between her own Scottish heritage and the music of those who have settled in the Southern Highlands. Donna's Celtic harp and hammered dulcimer provide both a compliment and contrast to the strains of the fiddle in lively dance tunes and beautiful airs alike.

Susan continues her training with modern day fiddle masters such as Courtney Maxwell, Dr. John Turner, Laura Risk, Jerry Holland and Elke Baker. Donna has studied classical pedal harp technique and has attended Celtic harp master classes with Kim Robertson, Sue Richards and Laurie Riley. She has studied hammered dulcimer with Randy Marchany and Wes Chappel.

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  • album is one to sit back and enjoy
    author: Celtic MP3s

    The music on the CD spans all tempos, with selections arranged well to compliment each other. The range of sounds that both artists can elicit from their instruments shows their expertise and makes the music a pleasure to sit back and listen to. Don't miss the sweet sounds of track 5, Graveyard Fields or Hector the Hero, track 9 which has spoken lyrics in addition to the music; a nice listen. This album is one to sit back and enjoy. Lament for the Mountains was my favorite track, and is an original of Susan Kidney's. There are 13 tracks with a wide range of sound for only a few instruments! This is a pairing of talent that is something worth listening to.

  • Hector the Hero is the best rendition we have heard!
    author: Highlander Radio

    Highlander Radio gives Highland Fling's 'Hector the Hero' (track 9) a 5 star rating. This is simply the best rendition of this song we have heard!

  • great original celtic sound!
    author: gw howerton

    original uplifting celtic sounds! you wont be disappointed!

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