Aryeh Frankfurter
'Lest the Harp Strings Unravel'
(ajfed-03)
This is California based Aryeh Frankfurter's third release , and without a doubt one of the finest Celtic harp albums I've ever heard. It contains 17 traditional Celtic tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and Manx. It is digitally recorded, mixed and mastered, and the quality of the recording is first rate. Besides being an excellent harper, Aryeh is just as at ease with fiddle, cello, guitar, flute, pennywhistle, and recorder.

It begins with a fine rendition of the classic,"She moved through the Faire" featuring Aryeh on harp, fiddle, viola, and cello. This version of this beautiful ballad captures a feeling of warmth and comfort that will charm and delight anyone. The other sixteen pieces are just as emotionlly charged and skillfully rendered as the first.

It is a superb collection that brings utth diversity, individuality, and beauty of the harp. Indeed, Aryeh has compiled a beautiful collection with some of he best known, soothing songs round today. The songs capture the mood of a magical time in a mystical world on tracks such as "The Selchie, Planxty Burke/Mary O'Niell, Blind Mary, and The Butterfly". Here, Aryeh gives the listener the luch sounds of the hrp lnded with caressing melodies. This recording is sure to be of interest to a wide variety of listeners, including harp and Celtic music enthusiasts.

information:
email: aryeh@lionharp.com
website: http://www.lionharp.com

Review by Ben Kettlewell

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