Since his initial rise to prominence with the INDIE Award-winning world-folk trio Helicon, Robin Bullock has established a reputation as one of America's finest instrumentalists on acoustic guitar, cittern and mandolin. His twin passions for Celtic and Appalachian traditions, coupled with his fertile imagination as a composer and arranger, result in a musical vision "filled with grace and charm and warmth and insight" (Bluegrass Unlimited). For his sixth solo recording, Robin takes a direct approach, casting his spell over the listener with introspective solo performances and stripped-down acoustic ensemble arrangememts. The ageless melodies of Ireland, Scotland and Appalachia, together with some of Robin's most inspired compositions, create a world of enchantment indeed. Includes concert favorites "First Light in the Mountains," "Shenandoah," and Robin's thunderous mandolin tour-de-force "Bonaparte's Retreat."
"In the tight-wire game of solo acoustic, there's no escaping the core issue: How's your touch? Your tone? Your time? Just how well CAN you play? Masterfully, if you're Robin Bullock." - Guitar Player
"A rare combination of technical virtuosity and emotional nuance...Robin Bullock has a deep appreciation of the power of music to touch people's hearts, and the skills to make that happen when he plays." - Dirty Linen, the Magazine of Folk and World Music
"Robin Bullock's inspirational quotient is quite a powerhouse...the real spark of blending both Celtic and American folk styles provides a momentous result." - Folk Roots
"Celtic guitar god." - Baltimore City Paper
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.robinbullock.com
Track List:
1. Westlin Winds
2. Thomas Burke
3. First Light in the Mountains/The Open Road
4. Prince William/Now is the Month of Maying
5. Alpine Waltz
6. Frosty Morning/Santa Anna's Retreat/Santa Anna's March
7. Out on the Ocean/The Enchanted Woods/The Piper in the Forest
8. Bishop John Hart
9. Seven Swans
10. The Two William Davises/The Bonfire
11. Coleman's March/Bonaparte's Retreat
12. Shenandoah
Other Genres:
"In the tight-wire game of solo acoustic, there's no escaping the core issue: How's your touch? Your tone? Your time? Just how well CAN you play? Masterfully, if you're Robin Bullock." - Guitar Player
"A rare combination of technical virtuosity and emotional nuance...Robin Bullock has a deep appreciation of the power of music to touch people's hearts, and the skills to make that happen when he plays." - Dirty Linen, the Magazine of Folk and World Music
"Robin Bullock's inspirational quotient is quite a powerhouse...the real spark of blending both Celtic and American folk styles provides a momentous result." - Folk Roots
"Celtic guitar god." - Baltimore City Paper
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.robinbullock.com
Track List:
1. Westlin Winds
2. Thomas Burke
3. First Light in the Mountains/The Open Road
4. Prince William/Now is the Month of Maying
5. Alpine Waltz
6. Frosty Morning/Santa Anna's Retreat/Santa Anna's March
7. Out on the Ocean/The Enchanted Woods/The Piper in the Forest
8. Bishop John Hart
9. Seven Swans
10. The Two William Davises/The Bonfire
11. Coleman's March/Bonaparte's Retreat
12. Shenandoah
Other Genres:
- FOLK: Traditional Folk
- WORLD: Celtic
- TYPE: ACOUSTIC