Hybrid Vigor

 (13 customer reviews)

I had the pleasure of hearing Beth perform in person in Milwaukee at the Irish Cultural Heritage Center with The Poor Clares. They were great and Beth was fantastic. Her solo album is mesmerizing. I can listen to it over and over for hours.

I have had the pleasure of seeing Beth perform a few of these songs live and she is an oustanding performer. This CD does capture the magic of original writing. I highly recommend it to everyone. You'll enjoy the mood and melodic ideas she states. Also the percussion will get you moving for days. This one will pick you up and put you in Ireland. GREAT JOB little blue men records........

Beth writes with the wealth of experience and knowledge of a travelling bard. The music echoes memories of times long ago, be it French or Irish, and can truly transcend the mind. The haunting melodies of "The Lass of Aughrim" and "Je M'endors" make the heart ache and the energy and enthusiam of "Ye Jacobites by Name" and "Heather on the Moor" make this a dynamic and spirited album from beginning to end. The amount of original tracks on the album clearly indicates the immense creativity of this multi-talented woman and the production surpasses most of today's top artists, being evident in tracks such as "Mardi Gras" and "An Dro\Catch My Hat", where you can feel the warmth and substance of the music and hear every instrument played. The energy of Beth's live performances is captured in this ecclectic array of tunes, as well as her personal experiences, which are reflected in the wistful "Steer by the...Read more