MARC GUNN'S IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST: Victims of Irish Music

Marc Gunn's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

Victims of Irish Music

© 2007 Marc Gunn (806747003621) (format: CD-R)

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Borne from the struggle to keep acoustic Irish music alive and relevant, Victims of Irish Music gathers the finest independent Celtic musicians who are winning the fight to keep instrumental Irish and Celtic music vibrant and meaningful.

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The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is a free, bi-monthly, downloadable radio show of independent Irish and Celtic music. It is hosted by Marc Gunn, lead singer of the Brobdingnagian Bards and The Dubliners Tabby Cats, chief editor of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, proprietor of Song Henge, and a fan of all things Celtic. If you're looking for Celtic MP3s or music online, Marc Gunn is probably there.

ORIGINS OF "VICTIMS OF IRISH MUSIC"
Last year, I borrowed a book from harper, Doc Grauzer, for casual reading about the history of Irish music. In the book, the author explained that many Irish musicians were forbidden by Britain to play the music of their heritage and suffered the consequences for disobeying. But the concept seemed to have greater depth to me as an independent Celtic musician.

Music has evolved a lot since those days. Styles have changed. Dylan went electric. Enya changed the whole concept of "Celtic music" to many in the United States. While I enjoy all styles of Irish and Celtic music, I feel that in order to know where you are going, you should know where you came from. Our cultural heritage is important, as is our musical heritage.

This album includes a wide range of acoustic instrumental music. It is not all traditional, but it is an exciting glimpse at how 21st century independent Celtic musicians are keeping tabs on their cultural heritage. It covers a wide range of musical styles by bands who refuse to allow their heritage to be victimized.

If you are love your Irish heritage, you can show your love of it with this captivating and energizing compilation of amazing music. A portion of the profits benefit a non-profit cultural organization, but all of it supports the heart of our Irish heritage.

Track Listing:
1. "Cooley's Set (Cooley's Reel,/Sporting Paddy/Toss The Feathers)" by Wild Clover Band from Behind the Blarney
2. "Sleeping Under The Tables Set" by Kennedy's Kitchen from A Pocketful of Lint
3. "Lannigan's Ball/Rambling Pitchfork/Tar Road Sligo" by Cady Finlayson from Harp and Shamrock
4. "Staten Island Hornpipe/Morpeth Rant" by The Jolly Rogues from Captain Billy's Privateers
5. "The Gneeveguilla Reel/Drag her Round the Road/The Golden Keyboard" by Arabesque from Glen Road to Cordoba
6. "The Boys from Blue Hill/Cherish the Ladies" by Bow Triplets from One Spot On Earth
7. "Princess Royale" by Thomas "Doc" Grauzer from Infernal Harp Racket
8. "Chicago Trippin up the Stairs by Boston Blackthorne from Better Late Than Ever
9. "Rocky Road to Brenham" by Celtic Stone from Digital Traditions
10. "Geordie Lad" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Thumb Twiddling
11. "Old Grey Cat" by Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers
12. "Congress Reel" by Poitin from Live!
13. "The Road to Lisdonvarna/Morrison's Jig" by Vince Conaway from Distractions from the Muse
14. "Polkas and Slides" by The Tea Merchants from The Tea Merchants
15. "Banks of Spey/High Road to Linton" by Highland Fling from Highland Fling
16. "Campbell's Farewell to Red Gap/Newcastle" by Bedlam Bards from Furious Fancies
17. "The Skylark/Humours of Tulla/Lucy Campbell's" by Culann's Hounds from Year of the Dog

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  • Excellant !!!
    author: Arleen Breit

    could no have enjoyed his more- except to get more of gunn's cd's

  • the perfect gift
    author: robyn blandford

    brought as a gift for my mum who loves it.please please do some more. xmas will soon be here and i would love to buy her some more, would make my shopping so easy.

  • Victims of Irish Music
    author: Arleen Breit

    Wonderful renditions, and beautifully executed! If you like traditional Irish music you are not to miss this gem!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Off to by Gunn's other CD's

  • Thanks from Russia
    author: Old Gardener

    Excellent music and greatly performed.

  • Just like being at the Faire
    author: alicorndreams

    This CD makes me feel a lot like I'm walking through the faire. There is a flavour for everyone. Generally, just a feel good CD to take your mind away no matter the day.

  • Victims of Irish Music
    author: Fred Guerrero

    This CD rocks ... I am kinda new to Irish music but I really like this one

  • Happy Peace
    author: Matt H

    Quite often I like to listen to a CD where I don't have to focus in order to enjoy it. Life is busy enough; one needs to unwind from its stresses. That is exactly why I love this compilation. It has enough bounce to lift the spirit, just take a listen to Cooley's Reel or Chicago Trippin and your feet won't stay still. But just as one cannot dance without taking a break once in awhile, songs like Pricess Royale and Geordie Lad come to the rescue and allow you to slow the pace. When dealing with a variety of artists, it is difficult to maintain a coherent whole. I believe that Marc and friends have done just that. Few CD's can bring as much rest and refreshment as this one does so well. I have no doubt with music like this that the Irish heritage will continue to thrive!

  • Mmm
    author: Wing L Mui

    This is a great "gateway drug" into Irish music. It's got a bunch of tunes that even I, who isn't that familiar with Irish music, find familiar. The playing is good and varied enough that even when I accidentally put a song on a loop for ten minutes I didn't notice---normally I'd go insane. Overall it's a great compilation. The energy level is a bit low for my tastes (I describe it as "why am I not drinking a Guinness?", while my ideal level of energy is "why am I not dancing?") and it's certainly not as good as a live rendition complete with Guinness and possibly dancing. But, hey, it's pretty close and it does the trick when you're driving, working, or in some other situation where you want to warm up for the drinking and the dancing later.

  • Great Music!
    author: Jeanne C E

    I love this CD. It's gorgeous and relaxing.

  • Splendid, simply splendid.
    author: Arket

    This album is a pure delight to listen to, the myriad tracks both soothing and toe tapping/make you want to dance a jig wonderful. This album makes one want to go visit the local pub and see if any of these musicians are playing.

  • Just in time for faire
    author: Mirit

    This album has a wonderful flow to it, and was a really enjoyable listen. It's fully instrumental, just to make you aware. Some tunes made me want to get up and dance, which is a real draw for me with this type of music. I listened to it at work, and it really kept me relaxed. All in all, highly recommended.

  • Well Done!!
    author: Grant Degler

    A great mix of traditional music, I really enjoy CD, Amazing musicians! Well done Marc!!

  • Just in time for St. Patty's!
    author: Mrs. Mazur

    Good thing this CD came out in time for St. Patty's! All instrumental, and all top quality Celtic tunes - and just like your favourite beverage of choice - excellent to share with the company of good friends. Spread the word - this pub mix is a must for any Celtic music enthusist. Rollicking fiddles, earthy bohrans and whimsical flutes wait to inspire and invigorate! Bonus points: if you think you've heard Celtic Stone's "Rocky Road To Brenham" somewhere else, listen to Great Big Sea's "Dancing With Mrs. White" and pour another round! Slainte!

  • I (Heart) Irish Music
    author: Marjorie

    If love it too, I highly recommend buying this album. It has a great mix of toe-tapping tunes that make you want to get up and dance. Great CD!

  • Great compilation
    author: Martine Pauwels

    I always loved traditional Irish music. This CD brings out the best instrumentals in that style. Good for all occasions: to have a great background music or to listen at. If you like the CD, please check out the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast as well. If you like that podcast ... get this CD.

  • this cd rocks
    author: justin

    this is definitely one of Marc's best Cd's i love this Cd and will tell all my friends about it

  • hmmmm.
    author: Benjamin Schmidt

    Good choice of traditional music in thraditional castume. Felt like I was again strolling the hills of Donegal.

  • Wonderful!
    author: Chad Reid

    No boring songs at all! I plan on having this play during dinner at my up coming wedding.

  • Wow!
    author: Mike W.

    This music is not about victims. This music is about heroes of Celtic music!

  • Wow!
    author: Mike W.

    This music is not about victims. This music is about heroes of Celtic music!

  • Great Music
    author: Ben Stine A.K.A. Storm Crow

    Marc has put together a fine collection of old style Irish music. Give it a listen, and you will also become a victim of Irish Music.

  • Great choice!
    author: Luc BAILLY

    Marc Gunn has chosen great bands & players and great tunes, and some are excellent Irish dances: several reels, jigs, an excellent hornpipe... and a version of two popular jigs played on Dulcimer. Very nice compilation.

  • wonderful intro to Celtic Music
    author: LibraryJim

    If you have a friend who has seen 'Celtic Woman' on PBS and has come to you and said, where can I get more music like this? Look no further than this album. It features just about every kind of instrumental Irish music style you have ever heard of and some you may not! (I would have given it five stars except for one thing: unless your name is Weird Al, the accordian should not have the lead instrument role -- ever. LOL) Other than that, run don't walk to the computer to order two copies of this album. One for yourself and one to share. It will make a worthy addition whether it's your first album of Irish music or one more to add to your collection -- it will become your favorite after one listen. Hurry! Become a 'Victim of Irish Music'.

  • Fabhlach!!
    author: Sue

    Marc Gunn has brought together the finest artists in the industry to create a brilliant blend of authentic, spirited Irish music that keeps your toes tapping. This album is a joy to listen to over and over.

  • Fabhlach!!
    author: Sue

    Marc Gunn has brought together the finest artists in the industry to create a brilliant blend of authentic, spirited Irish music that keeps your toes tapping. This album is a joy to listen to over and over.

  • Fabhlach!!
    author: Sue

    Marc Gunn has brought together the finest artists in the industry to create a brilliant blend of authentic, spirited Irish music that keeps your toes tapping. This album is a joy to listen to over and over.

  • WOW! I want to dance.
    author: A. Lambert

    This CD is fantastic. I really don't like pure acoustic Irish music. Usually its full of sappy, slow stuff that just doesn't do it for me. This one is DIFFERENT! Every song on this compilation makes me want to dance. Its simply amazingly good. Cheers to Marc Gunn for putting it together!

  • Excellent Compilation!
    author: Digital Mage

    This is an excellent compilation of instrumental Irish music! It kept my toes tapping the entire time I listened, made me want to try and dance a jig. I recommend this album to absolutely everyone who likes a spirited tune.

  • Good album
    author: Eric

    I really enjoyed this album. There was a good variety of styles found on it while all with in the Celtic style. I enjoyed how it covered them. There weren’t any songs I thought were subpar songs. This is over all a very good album.

  • a cd reveiw
    author: wolfies return(tj)

    as i sit here listening to this cd( for the 3rd time as i write this to notepad) it is very good better then i thought, out of the few Celtic cd's i have i really love this one the best. some of the songs can remind you of the "ye olde pub" others can remind you of days of yor (if thats correct) or even imagine a fest in a old castle or a village celebration of a marriage or just because crops was good that season, the music is very relaxing it is the type you can get in to and me well i felt like dancing and my neighbor came over and we did outside while listening to it she loved it to. not sure how to dance to it but we made it our way and some of the neighbors thought we was strange lol this cd is great out of 1 to 10 i give it a 10+ 10 being the greatest.this cd is well worth itso give it a try you will not be disappointed

  • I'll always want to be a "Victim of Irish Music"
    author: Josh Ryan (Lord_Enigma)

    I gotta tell you, this is one great compilation album. The song choices by Marc Gunn just flow together, and it is refreshing to listen to these Irish tunes, without having to sort through a bunch of not-so-good music. I, personally, am a big fan of Irish/Celtic music, but there are so many artists out there that call their music Irish or Celtic, so you don't always get the best stuff. This is some of the best. Whether for ambient background noise, or something to relax to, I'm sure that after listening to this music, you'll want to call yourself a "Victim of Irish Music."

  • I liked it!
    author: Snobahr

    Definitely enjoyable. My (3 yr old) son enjoyed dancing around the room to several of the tracks, and this album is definitely going on several of my work-related playlists. Great music, well executed. I wouldn't hesitate to gift Victims to anyone in my family.

  • Brian Boru would be proud.
    author: philoticjane

    I expected a good flow from start to finish, as Marc has excellent taste, but I didn't expect to be so taken aback by the balance between the simple, rich quality of sound and the wandering melodies that declare that truly not all who wander are lost. All good compilations should tell a story, and the transition from Banks of Spey- High Road to Linton and Campbell's Farewell to Red Gap provides a subtle D'enouement. Instrumental celtic music is the auditory equivalent of my comfort food, and the feeling this cd left me with is like a good night at the pub, toasty and fulfilled.

  • Best compilation of Irish folk music I've ever heard!
    author: Daniel Womack

    I've listened to a few compilation CDs of Irish and Celtic folk music, whether something I bought at a Renaissance Faire, Scottish Highland Games, or just at my local independent record store. Some are really good and some are just terrible. The production on this CD is top notch. A lot of this has to do with the musicians and a lot has to do with Marc's hard work. There is a great variety of music here combined with music from artists of all types within the genre. I would definitely highly recommend this CD.

  • Great compliation
    author: Yabiman

    I really liked this CD! It has a great variety of tunes, all well performed and the production quality is good, too. Some CD's by single artists or groups have 15 tracks that all sound the same, and some compilations are too disjointed. This one has a really good balance of lively and less lively tunes, all enjoyable. It's a real bargain.

  • Wonderful
    author: lpgeorge123

    This is a great cd! I loved all the tracks and I think they all fit together nicely. It's uplifting music and very cheerful. It's something that I can, and will, listen to over and over again.

  • awesome compilation
    author: Joe W.

    This CD is a brilliant blend of acoustic traditional-style Celtic tunes, by some incredible artists. As a celtic music fan, i reccomend this CD to anyone and everyone who appreciates Irish and Celtic music.

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