CD REVIEW - That Night in the Garden

[Mike]

That Night in the Garden by Emerald Rose © 2009 18 Tracks Total
Running Time: 74:58
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Four Jacks 4:14 Take Me Down 4:24
Penny on the Well 3:13 Tree Huggin Man 2:44
Autumn in Asheville 3:34 Maggie Lauder 4:38
Caledonia 4:35 Merry Mayfolk 5:05
Red Haired Mary 4:22 Blue Mountain Rue 4:38
Wild Mountain Thyme 3:30 Castle of Arianhrod 5:55
Johnny Cope 3:08 Drowsy Maggie 3:55
Twilight Falls 5:18 Gallant Murray 2:54
Come to the Dance 4:53 Donald McGilliray 4:09

Another change-up from this wonderful group, this CD consists of live
recordings (Starbridge Sanctuary and the Crimson Moon Coffeehouse). I
had already heard the majority of these songs in their studio form,
but there is something special about live recordings – perhaps it's
the response from the audience, or maybe it's simply the extra energy
available to the performers.

These gentlemen have shown their ability to grow and sustain
themselves over the years. I regret that it took me so long to
rediscover them (as mentioned previously, I heard “Penny in the Well”
on the Best of Pagan Song CD back in 2004), but I am glad I did. I
have enjoyed every CD of theirs I have listened to. They cover such a
range of genres (Celtic, Pagan, Folk, Comedy) I am never sure what I
will find when I pop a newly-received CD in my player. One thing I
am sure of, however, is that I will like what I hear. I have yet to
be disappointed by anything they have done.

While I like having the lyrics available in the liner, this time
around all we get is photos of the members of the group. And, since
these are obviously standard songs for their performances the lyrics
aren't really necessary.

I suppose there might a saturation point for various styles of music,
but I haven't found it yet as far as these talented guys go. Even
their “standards” have a way of appearing fresh every time I hear
them.