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But it is this experience and unsurpassed individual virtuosity that makes Natural Selection nothing short of phenomenal. From the delicate pianissimos of St Kilda through the wondrous melancholy of Dodos and Neil Gow s Laments to the soaring scapes of Larking, Flight of the Dodo or Cock at Sunrise, the musical precision and discipline are breathtaking as themes are moved masterfully between instruments. Klezmer, tango, Gypsy and Celtic echoes linger almost imperceptibly in these ear-worms. Hats off to the Dodo s collective genius.\" --MorningStar\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Dodo Street consists of five musicians. It would be a much longer piece to describe the background of the musicians in any way other than to quote from their publicity material. 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To give a couple of examples: Flight Of The Dodo is described as Commemorating the invention of a mechanical flying machine by dodos in 1803 (and the subsequent suppression of the fact by humans) ; and Track 8 is called Historic 1632 recording of Dodo calls (Courtesy of the descendants of Midshipman Alex Whammond). The publicity material is unusually self-deprecating and, of many gems, my favourite is the description of Cormac Byrnes bodhran playing as complex morse-code-based rhythm patterns which he broadcasts from his bedroom to try and contact the intergalactic Space Dodos. You can only be this irreverent about your playing if you are very good or if you are sufficiently novice that you're unaware of it. Dodo Street are definitely not a band of novices.\"  --Folking.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Reed Lounge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33395363315800,"sku":"DODOCD","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1384\/4833\/products\/71-fAxn6RkL._AC_SL1371.jpg?v=1601760676"},{"product_id":"paperbird-cd-with-murray-grainger-and-amy-thatcher","title":"Paperbird - CD with Murray Grainger and Amy Thatcher","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cult classic known in the dark circles of the accordion world, this album displays all the talents of Amy Thatcher at age 16. She joins forces with virtuoso Murray Grainger to produce an extraordinary collection of accordion duets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a mix of traditional tunes and original compositions for this album entitled ‘Paper Bird’, a popular Mike McGoldrick tune featured on the recording. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Reed Lounge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33395373604952,"sku":"MGATCDPap","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1384\/4833\/products\/Amy_Thatcher_and_Murray_Grainger_-_Paper_Bird.jpg?v=1601760881"},{"product_id":"copy-of-paperbird-cd-with-murray-grainger-and-amy-thatcher","title":"LinnTilla - CD featuring Irish and Electronic music","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking Irish tunes and songs and blending them with the finest electronic grooves, this album will take you on a journey of groove and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list_no_style\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"role\"\u003eAccordion, Keyboards\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ca class=\"rollover_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/artist\/3859390-Murray-Grainger\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMurray Grainger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"role\"\u003eArt Direction, Design\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ca class=\"rollover_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/artist\/6337816-Kristofer-Massey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKristofer Massey\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"rollover_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/artist\/6337812-Neil-Frost\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNeil Frost\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"role\"\u003eDouble Bass, Electric Bass, Bass [Fretless]\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ca class=\"rollover_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/artist\/2662731-Nye-Parsons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNye Parsons\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"role\"\u003eDrums, Body Percussion [Hand]\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ca class=\"rollover_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/artist\/4632840-Dave-Neville\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDave Neville\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"role\"\u003eFiddle, Viola, Cello\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ca class=\"rollover_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/artist\/515908-Saskia-Tomkins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaskia Tomkins\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"role\"\u003eKeyboards, Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ca class=\"rollover_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/artist\/116936-Declan-Flynn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeclan Flynn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"role\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ca 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You will never regret getting hold of this album!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I think the music is gorgeous...'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenevieve Tudor BBC Radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list_no_style\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Reed Lounge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33395429965912,"sku":"H001CD","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1384\/4833\/products\/HeretiqueAlbum.jpg?v=1601762073"},{"product_id":"heretique-last-mango-in-paris-cd","title":"Hérétique - Last Mango in Paris CD","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e2 years in creation, 'Last Mango in Paris' is the latest CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eGuaranteed to excite and entertain, Hérétique’s electrifying fusion of energy and humour will have listeners leaping to their feet and dancing! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHérétique create fresh and innovative music based on foot-stomping traditional dance tunes and sensational songs from all over Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDazzling vocals and the unique sounds of accordion, bagpipe and hurdy-gurdy combine to create a powerful blend of infectious melodies and driving rhythm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterlacing elements of jazz, classical music and furtive references to popular culture, every live performance is a riot of hilarity, virtuosity, laughter and showmanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuaranteed to excite and entertain, Hérétique’s electrifying fusion of energy and humour will have audiences leaping to their feet and dancing in the aisles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously talented and spirited performance throughout which also provides a long-overdue reminder that even top-quality music can be (indeed, ought to be) fun! 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No rehearsal, no arrangement – the song performed intuitively … the seed of an idea that grows into The Haar, the lineup completed when Molly and Murray (accordion) meet for the first time in the studio to record Irish traditional songs tackling love, poverty and oppression –subjects that link the peoples of these islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the studio, the music flows from the bands first notes together – reminiscent of the haar, a sea mist that rolls in from the Irish and North Seas: fleeting, intangible, headily thick, suddenly overwhelming and then unexpectedly clearing for a glimpse of precious sunlight. 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