Singing Sands

Artist: Tony McManus , and Alain Genty
Label: Compass Records
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD

UPC: 766397441320
EAN: 0766397441320
ASIN: B000A7Q21O

Release Date: 2005-08-16

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Tracks:

Dr. Stan Chapman's Jig/The Islay Ranter's Reel/Whissahickon Drive
Desert Dance
The Hungry Rock
Marche/Phoenix/Taimse Im Chodladh
Pamela Rose GRant/The Ewie Wi' The Crooked Horn/The Scolding Wives Of Abertarff
The Dusty Miller/The Silver Slipper/Willie's Fling No.2
The Last Dance
Da Day Dawn/Christmas Day In The Morning
Le Petit Encrier
Ton Ma Var/Melen Aour

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Customer Reviews:

Singing Sands - Tony McManus and Alain Genty.......2006-12-30

Fretless bass, Scottish guitar? In Pourquois Quebec, McManus' 2nd album, Genty played a tasteful, supporting role that provided a rich fabric for Tony to embroider with his incredible guitar playing. So when I first listened to Singing Sands (while doing the dishes, mind you) I thought, 'much as I love the fretless bass, it's a bit overpowering...' I've listened to it a lot lately, and a bit more attentively. To discount it that way is to completely overlook the real treasure here. This isn't a steel string guitar album with bass backup -- it's a collaboration between two extraordinary musicians who together weave musical textures with moods that for me range from the melancholy to sheer exuberance. Genty's Ton Ma Var/Melen Aour leaves me wondering whether to laugh or cry. The album is beautiful; and it's exciting and fun to listen to. All of Tony's albums are treasures.

As good as any Tony Mcmanus Album. Collect 'em all!.......2005-12-18

There is no going wrong purchasing a Tony McManus album. This is his latest. I picked up a copy when he swung by on tour, earlier this year.

Although I prefer when it is just Tony McManus and his guitar, Alain Genty adds a fine touch on the fretless bass (my kids say: "fretless bass rules!") and he is every bit as proficient as Tony.

Long may Tony McManus execute perfect right-hand 3-finger triplets!

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