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Irish-American Civil War Music - CD with 12 authentic songs of the American Civil War's fighting Irish - Union and Confederate! Includes 36 page full-color booklet with complete lyrics, Civil War period graphics and photographs, and historical liner notes by noted author Joseph G. Bilby. This is the last batch of this album in CD or any other physical form, and when they're gone, we won't be pressing any more. With the advent of streaming, these have become too expensive to rendered pretty much obsolete. The main appeal of this package, however, is the music along with the printed 36-page booklet. Being able to hold that in one's hands, perusing through the pages is something that can't be replaced. David Kincaid's highly acclaimed first album, "The Irish Volunteer," received such critical accolades as “one of the most emotionally credible Civil War recordings ever made, as well as a superb, irresistibly melodic Irish folk recording" (Scott Alarik-The Boston Globe), and "Stirring stuff.” (Dick Hogan-The Irish Times). Even Irish folk-music legend Tommy Makem was quoted as saying “I have come across a young man named David Kincaid. He has such a wonderful CD out, of tremendously good songs, and he does them so well.” On the heels of those reviews, this subsequent offering, entitled “The Irish-American’s Song,” is sure to enchant once again the fans of this music and history. It differs from the first in that in consists of songs from both the Union and the Confederacy; all of them from the perspective of the Irish –oftentimes pitted against each other– in the great tragedy of the American Civil War. (Click for new reviews) From sound of the fretless, gut-string banjo, period parlor guitar, uilleann pipes, fiddle & button accordion, to the nineteenth century four-part vocal harmony arrangements and piano, every effort was made to give this recording the authentic feel and sound of the Civil War era. We are delighted to announce that the principle musicians featured on the previous album were again available for this recording. They are, of course, Liz Knowles-Fiddle (Riverdance, Cherish The Ladies), Jerry O’Sullivan-Uilleann Pipes & Whistle (Shanachie recording artist), and John Whelan-Irish Button Accordion (seven time All-Ireland champion and Narada recording artist). Also again featured are Frank Giordano-Harmony Vocal & Guitar (The Brandos), Seth Farber-Piano (Willy DeVille Band, Hairspray- Broadway musical), and Anik Oulianine-Cello (Thoroughly Modern Milly-Broadway Musical). David Kincaid handles the Lead & Harmony Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Bodhrán & Bones, as well as the recording engineering, arranging and production. (YouTube video link: David Kincaid - "The Irish-American's Song" Promo - YouTube Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] Reviews: Irish Music Magazine (Ireland, April 2005) ...”The list of songs by and about the Irish published in song books and song sheets is legion, and a good representative selection of them is heard on this album. Excellent and all as it is, this CD is more than a collection of the songs of the Irish who fought in the American Civil War 1861 - 65; it's a brief history and photographic record of Irish involvement, north and south, in that conflict.” ...”a dedicated effort has been made to fit traditional Irish tunes to the structure of the ballads, following a common practice of the era. And very successfully done, too, it must be said.” ...“David Kincaid is truly in the tradition of the all-round artist, performer, producer, and researcher; he really is a sort of musical/impresario one-man band. But he's not entirely alone, because he has assembled a first-rate group of musicians to supply apt accompaniment, vocal and instrumental.” ...”For anyone interested in the Irish in America, songs of the immigrant Irish and their involvement in the American Civil War, this CD is a ‘must buy' album.” (Aidan O'Hara) The History Channel Magazine (July/Aug. 2004) ...”In recent years they [the songs] have been revived and accurately performed through the meticulous research and talent of David Kincaid, whose critically acclaimed renditions of Irish songs from both sides of the conflict are currently available on two CDs.” (Joseph G. Bilby) Irish America Magazine (February/March 2004) ...”Kincaid has fused his twin passions for Civil War history and Irish/Celtic music in his two collection of songs from that era”... ...”these songs have to be preserved so that everyone can have access to them, Irish and non-Irish alike." (Jamie Dawson) America's Civil War Magazine (US, Nov. 2003-Jan.’04 issue) ....”a delightful CD of Civil War music. Kincaid's previous work, which has established him as a serious researcher and interpreter of Civil War-era music, is complemented by this fascinating selection of Union and Confederate Irish musical pieces.” ...”Kincaid's haunting tenor voice and the period instrumentation combine to make the CD a memorable musical experience. Accompanying instrumentation varies with each song, but the use of bones and the Uilleann pipes speaks to Kincaid’s efforts to achieve the exact reproduction of the original sound of these songs.” ...”a valuable service in resurrecting such music for our edification and enjoyment.” ... “the CD's accompanying booklet is a valuable resource in itself. Extensively illustrated, and with lyrics and a thoroughly researched and documented story for each song, the booklet goes far beyond the usual CD insert.” ...”will prove a rare treat for music lovers, Civil War enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys listening to a good Irish tenor.” (Thomas G. Clemens) The Irish Echo (New York, Nov. 19, 2003) ...”David Kincaid has been to the forefront in bringing the songs and music of America’s Civil War into the popular realm...” ...”The CD is handsomely packaged with a booklet providing historical context as well individual song lyrics. ‘The Irish-American’s Song’ has a powerful resonance that carries down to these troubled times. A great stocking stuffer for those interested in the Civil war and the Irish who fought in it.” (Ray O’Hanlon)