Product Details
The Holy Ground (CD)Album Notes
| Miscellaneous |
| Personnel: Mary Black, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh (vocals); Declan Sinnott (guitar, lap steel guitar, mandola, background vocals); Frank Gallagher (fiddle, whistle, synthesizer); Pat Crowley (accordion, piano, background vocals); Carl Geraghty (saxophone); Garvan Gallagher (upright bass); Dave Early (drums, percussion); Mel Mercier (tabla). |
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| Vanbrugh String Quartet: Gregory Ellis, Elizabeth Charleson (violins); Simon Aspel (viola); Christopher Marwood (cello). |
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| Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland from January to April 1993. |
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| After initial albums showcasing her eclectic Celtic sensibilities, followed by attempts to move into a more mainstream arena, Mary Black combines the best of all her musical powers on THE HOLY GROUND, creating distinct, rich characters on each of the songs. The theme of seeking a holy ground or a place to find a respite is the album's guiding force. |
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| In a traditional Irish song, Black sings about a woman who waits patiently for her man to come home from the sea to spend time with her, only to watch him leave again. And in a pop song, she sings about a girl who seems to have everything at home but eventually knows she must grow up and leave to find her own personal higher ground. Black's interpretation of both these songs provides such a complete narrative thread that the two women seem interchangeable. On the Sandy Denny-penned "One Way Donkey Ride," the folk-rock sound fits Black's voice perfectly. The album ends with "Poison Words," a bitter retelling of a marriage gone sour, leaving Black, as well as her audience, wondering about the nature of love. Almost a song cycle, THE HIGHER GROUND is a satisfying musical journey. |
Album Details
| Album Title | The Holy Ground |
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| Number of Discs | 1 |
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| Running Time | 47 minutes, 48 seconds |
| Engineer | Billy Robinson |
| Producer | Declan Sinnott |
| Mono/Stereo | Stereo |
| Studio/Live | Studio |
| Label | Gift Horse Recordings |
| Catalog Number | 10010 |
| Release Date | 10/19/1993 |
| Import | No |
| UPC | 739341001024 |
Artist/Group
| Overview |
| Like that of her sister Frances and ex-De Dannan cohort Maura O'Connell, Mary Black's music is firmly rooted in the Celtic folk tradition but often encompasses pop, country, jazz and other styles. One of the most popular artists in Ireland, she found success in the U.S. as well throughout the 1990s. |
| Definitive Albums |
| By the Time It Gets Dark |
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| Mary Black |
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| Without the Fanfare |
Also See
| Performers |
| McTell, Ralph; Steeleye Span |
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