Catch the Air – Traditional Slow Airs – Gavin Whelan

Breathnaítear ar Gavin Whelan go forleathan mar dhuine de na seinnteoirí feadóg stáin is fearr in Éirinn inniu. Chuir a chéad albam, Gavin Whelan, an fheadóg stáin i lár an stáitse agus fuair sé ardmholadh ó léirmheastóirí as a mhíriú soiléir agus as a thon suairc glan. Ó shin i leith tá trí albam eile eisithe aige, Another Time, In Full Flight agus Homelands

Chomh maith leis an tsárscil a léiríonn sé ar an bhfeadóg stáin tá máistreacht ag Gavin ar an bpíb uilleann freisin. Le linn a óige chuaigh píobairí éagsúla i bhfeidhm air, lena n-áirítear Paddy Keenan, Ronan Browne, Diarmuid Moynihan, agus daoine eile nach iad. Tá sé le cloisteáil ag seinm ar na píobaí uilleann ar an albam Homelands a eisíodh i 2011.

Gavin Whelan is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents of the tin whistle in Ireland today. His eponymous debut recording, Gavin Whelan, propelled the tin whistle to centre stage, winning high praise from critics for his crisp, uncluttered phrasing and bright, clean tone. The album, released in 2001, was hailed by one critic as "beautiful, captivating and formidable". Gavin has released three further albums since his début, Another Time, In Full Flight and Homelands.

As well as being a virtuoso on the tin whistle, Gavin is also a master of the uilleann pipes. In his early years of playing tin whistle, he was influenced by various pipers including Paddy Kennan, Ronan Browne and Diarmuid Moynihan to name but a few, so it is no surprise to find that on Gavin's most recent album, Homelands, released in December 2011, the uilleann pipes feature on nine of the fifteen tracks. This CD is another gem and a must for all music lovers.

 Liosta Traiceanna / Tracklisting –

1. Ian Ghlinn 'Cuaich
2. The Emigrant's Farewell
3. Hector the Hero
4. Lord Mayo
5. Geaftaí Bhaile Bhuí
6. An Páistín Fionn
7. Mi le M'uilinn
8. Easter Snow
9. A Hiúdaí Pheadair Éamoinn
10. Bean Dubh an Ghleanna
11. Limerick's Lamentation
12. Ae Fond Kiss
13. Neither a High Place nor a Low Place