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Piccard and Masure
Webbesnaren (Wild Boar Music, Belgium)
$17.99
Guido Piccard plays the hommel (a Belgian zither similar to the Appalachian dulcimer), cister, mandolin, mandola and bouzouki.
Philip Masure sings and plays guitars, bouzouki, whistles and percussion. The CD offers original tunes based on Flemish traditional , and some traditional pieces, plus one composition by Scots harpist Wendy Stewart.
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Their mostly tune-oriented set includes lively dances, as well as serene airs perfectly suited to their crystalline instrumental sounds. They also treat us to three songs in Flemish, two traditional folksongs and one original ballad based on a postcard written by a soldier during World War I. Lyrics are included in Flemish, and the general gist is translated into English and French. A few pieces from France, Scotland, and elsewhere spice up this Flemish soup, but otherwise this is sweet, beautiful Belgian music! - Steve Winick, Dirty Linen
The music sounds always relaxed and beautiful, having a lot of atmosphere. The two songs are special as well; the one is a traditional Flemish song, the other a strong anti war song written by Guido Piccard, inspired by an old postcard of the First World War. Both songs are presented by Philip Masure in an intimate sympathetic way. Another convincing CD of Flemish Folk, a delight for the listener. - Michael Moll, Folkworld.de |
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