Martin Simpson Recordings Volume 2

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Cool & Unusual 1997 #002

Martin's last recording for Red House Records won the "1998 Best Instrumental Album of the Year" award from AFIM, the independent label trade organization.

Martin says, "My entire life in music has been involved in the cross fertilization of elements of English, Scottish and Irish music with African and Afro American ideas. Happily for me, this parallels what constitutes American traditional music."

 

"Richly captivating" - Fingerstyle Guitar

"(His) work is marked by an uncanny attention to detail and tone and a refreshingly sincere kind of melancholy, with a solo guitar voice as conversational and expressive as any great singer." - Pulse

"Deep and intensely emotional." - Guitar Player

"Elegant, emotional and adventurous,'Cool and Unusual' is another superb example of Simpson's expanding textural palette and impeccable taste."- Michael Parrish , Sing Out!

"An intoxicating mix with twists and turns of stunning innovation." - The Music Box

"Technically stunning, it will move you, awe you, inspire you, and break your heart over and over." - Victory Review

This fantastic instrumental album features guest appearances by David Lindley, rising star Kelly Joe Phelps, and the band Tarika Sammy from Madagascar. Also with Doug Robinson on bass, Rick Walker on percussion, and Barry Phillips on cello. Songs include: "Darling Corey", "Shepherd's Delight"; "Stole and Sold from Africa"; "The Week Before Easter"; "Plains of Waterloo"; "Prelude/Santa Cruz"; "Rye Whiskey"; "Lord Jamie Douglas"; "Deep Blue Sea"; "Swannanoa Tunnel"; "Swing Low Sweet Chariot"; "James Connolly"; and "Rose of Allandale".

MP3 clip: "The Week Before Easter"

MP3 clip:    "Santa Cruz"

 

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Smoke and Mirrors
1995
#005

"I give it Five Stars!" - Steve Miller

"Agressive, original, and satisfying...a truly unique sound." - Acoustic Guitar

 

 

Martin's beautifully unique approach to traditional blues which demonstrates his life-long love affair with the music. With Ronnie Earl on electric guitar, Hank Roberts on cello, Doug Robinson on bass, Tiran Porter on fretless bass, and Rick Walker on percussion.

Songs include: "Poormouth"; "See That My Grave is Kept Clean"; "Broke Down Engine"; "I Want My Crown"; "Delia"; "Lock, Stock and Barrel"; "Spoonful"; "Me and My Chauffeur"; "Big Road Blues"; "Hard Love"; "Gone Fishing" and "Road Kill".

MP3 clip - "Me and My Chauffeur"
MP3 clip - "Delia"

 

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