RICK MAY AND GIL YSLAS: Kids In A Candy Store

Rick May And Gil Yslas

Kids In A Candy Store

© 2006 Rick May And Gil Yslas (634479485145)

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Irish Traditional Meets American Eclectic: Instrumental Tunes for Fiddle and Guitar

tracks

1 The Shores of Lough Gowna/The Humors of Ballyloughlin
2 Carolan's Favorite
3 My Love is in America/The Torn Jacket/Jackie Coleman's Reel
4 Comb your Hair and Curl It/ Elizabeth Kelly's Delight
5 Father Kelly/Cooley's Reel
6 The Ookpik Waltz
7 The Good Natured Man/ The Rights of Man
8 Apples in Winter/A Fig for a Kiss/ The Swallowtail Jig
9 The Boyz of Ballycastle
10 Banish Misfortune
11 Swinging on a Gate The Golden Keyboard/The Wind that Shakes the
12 The Lilting Banshee/The Lark in the Morning
13 Fanny Power/Lord Inchiquin
14 The High Part of the Road/ Joy of my Life/Do you Want any More/O

notes

Rick May and Gilbert Yslas have been picking and fiddling
traditional Irish melodies for more than seven years. Over those years they've honed the craft into the self-professed lilting musical lineage that spans their debut CD, "Kids in a Candy Store."
-Bill Mickelson, Staff writer for the Entertainment section, North Kitsap Herald, Poulsbo, WA


Rick May and Gilbert Yslas interpret traditional Celtic music in their own unique way, playing traditional tunes with the drive and spontaneity of rock and jazz.
Rick May began classical violin training at age 11-but he discovered rock music, quit his school orchestra, and never looked back.
Rick has played in a wide variety of situations over the years, including performances at Bumbershoot, the Seattle Center’s Mural Amphitheater, and concerts sponsored by Seattle label Popllama Records. For the past several years, Rick has worked full-time on Irish traditional fiddle tunes, playing at pub sessions and studying with noted fiddler Randal Bays.

Gilbert began to teach himself guitar at an early age, inspired by classic rock and roll. He became a busy session player and performer in the L.A. area, and recorded nine albums on various independent labels. Gil has also recorded soundtracks for network TV movies and daytime dramas.
Gil currently makes his living producing and recording music
in the greater Seattle area. He works out of his own studio,
"Magic Rock Music."

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  • Will start your feet taping, your lips whistling, your eyes tearing and your hea
    author: Roy Clark

    Enjoyed their music live at Tizley’s Europub (in Poulsbo, WA) last June and bought a copy of their “Kids in a Candy Store” CD. It became a favorite of other pilots during the July 2007 Region 8 Soaring (I fly sailplanes for fun) Contest. I would play it with my tow vehicle’s windows open while we were getting our ships ready. My other favorites are Roy Orbison and The Baroque Masters – so they're in good company on my eclectic menu. My daughter began asking for “that great Irish music” during an August visit. (She married a Flaherty.) I was very happy find it available through CD Baby, so I could get a couple of more copies before I hear them live at Tizley's again!

  • Great disk for listening or learning
    author: Ken Stern

    There's something on this one for everybody- jigs reels and aires for celtic music buffs treated in a way that won't make everybody else want to reach for the "next disk" button.

  • author: Kathryn L

    From the first moment I began to listen I could feel the rolling green hills of Ireland. Their music transports! The Ookpik Waltz (#6) brings tears to the eyes and The Boyz of Ballycastle (#9)steps beyond the traditional to enter a whole new musical scene. These guys don't just play what's been done before. This CD is not to be missed! Kathryn L.

  • Wonderful Traditional Irish Tunes with an Eclectic Edge
    author: Ken DeLorey

    This a fantastic, fun, frolicking album. Rick and Gil play the old standards in a new and energetic way without losing the heart of the music. I've only had this album a week and I've already worn a groove in it (don't tell me that isn't possible) and I've bought a second one to give a away as a present. You will be entertained for hours. Your toes will never stop tapping and the tunes will never get old. This is an album you'll keep for years and turn all of your friends on to.

  • Some fine traditional Irish tunes, very tastefully done.
    author: Allan Walton

    The first cut of "Kids in A Candy Store" starts with a beautiful, slow version of Banks of Lough Gowna, and that was enough to hook me. May and Yslas wrap it up with a spirited set of jigs, and in between they hit a nice variety of traditional Irish tunes, all very tastefully done with just May on fiddle, mandolin and whistle, and Yslas on guitar. While it may lack the "cast of thousands" sound that one might get from a large traditional session (it does--lets be honest here), the uncluttered treatment seems to bring out the pure beauty of the tunes. A good selection of tunes, very nicely done.

  • Pleasantly flowing acoustic Irish music
    author: Bill Mickelson, The North Kitsap Herald

    A dueling solo segment in the duo's rendition of "Banish Misfortune"--the 10th track on "Kids in a Candy Store" is an interpretive example of their deviation from the note-for-note standards. They step away, but not too far.

  • Love this CD!
    author: Michele S.

    I'm so glad I have this CD. I like to have it playing on my computer at the office as I'm working. It gives me something beautiful to focus on while I work. I particularly like the sweetness of the violin. It puts me in a good mood.

  • Enjoyable violin with guitar and bass. This is a great album for us celtophiles
    author: Mary Grider

    This is a very enjoyable ablum. I was fortunate enough to hear these artists in a performance in Poulsbo, WA. The Irish violin is played flawlessly and the guitar has a cool rock/renaissance feel to it. I highly recommend this album - especially for those of us who wish to learn some excellent Irish session tunes. It's lots of fun to practice along-side with it, too.

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