Litha featuring Claire Mann
'Dancing of the Light'
In June 2006, four renowned and award winning musicians from Europe - two from Scotland and two from Germany - met at a music festival in southern England. From the spontaneous music sessions at the festival they created the joint project '2Duos' and between April 2008 and June 2011 they toured extensively in Germany, USA, United Kingdom and Holland. Their passion, experience and musicality have proven to be a huge success with both audiences and promoters. Their debut album, 'Until the Cows Come Home' has received great critical acclaim since its release in 2009.
In June 2011 - five years after their first meeting - this highly original musical combination decided that the time had come to, "…give the child a proper name!" And so, the end of 'the project' and the birth of 'Litha' and an exciting new CD 'Dancing Of The Light'. 'Litha' - an Anglo-Saxon word - represents the season of light, festivals and music. Litha was the time when we first met...
The huge variety of possible instrumental and vocal combinations gives Litha an exhilarating, ever-changing sound that takes the listener on a journey not only through their home countries but also through the common ground shared between these two great cultures and beyond.
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2Duos featuring Claire Mann
'Until The Cows Come Home'
Formed in 2006 and based between Beattock, Scotland and Stuttgart, Germany, this highly original musical combination discovered the common ground and kinship between two great traditions and blended them into a new and exciting sound. The result of this exciting new collaboration was 'Until the Cows Come Home', an album of delicately interwoven guitars and bouzoukis complementing energy laden fiddles, flutes and whistles and the pure and sweet alto of Gudrun Walther contrasting with the expressive and characterful voice of Claire's long time musical partner, Aaron Jones.
From the lonesome sound of the resonator guitar to the warmth of four part harmonies on songs both traditional and contemporary, this enthralling new release will stand up to listen after listen - Until The Cows Come Home!
Claire Mann and Aaron Jones Secret Orders
The stunning debut release from Claire and Aaron is a culmination of several years of touring as a duo and as well as established guests such as bassist Kevin McGuire (The Felsons, Karine Polwart Band) driving bódhran player Martin O'Neill (Dóchas, Flook, Michael McGoldrick Band) accordionist Leo McCann (Malinky) and resonator guitar ace Nathon Jones, the CD includes guest appearances by friends and family to create a warm and relaxed feel. The album truly reflects and captures the energy and passion that Claire and Aaron have developed during years of touring together. From the energy of their jigs and reels through jaunting waltzes, beautifully interpreted songs to haunting laments, the CD takes you on a journey through their development as a duo.
"Apart from their technical brilliance and
beautiful interpretations of tunes and songs, there is so much power,
personality, passion and drive
in their playing."
"This
is what the music's all about for me, spirited
performances from everyone involved and an obvious
joy at working together
for that ultimate goal."
Pete Fyfe - www.folking.com
"There was an outstanding set by Claire Mann
and Aaron Jones. They often played at great
pace but always with feeling and sensitivity.
Mann is equally accomplished on flute or fiddle,
creating a rich sound on both instruments,
while Jones is a passionate bouzouki player. "Billy Taylor" was at the
heart of the set
highlighting Jones' vocal skills too.
Andy Jurgis - Living Tradition
Claire Mann
(flute, fiddle, whistle and vocals) and
Aaron Jones (bouzouki, guitar, bass and vocals)
are two well established musicians on the folk
scene today. Claire as well as being highly
regarded as a tutor of traditional music has
toured extensively with bands Tabache, Craobh
Rua and Christy O'Leary. Aaron is currently touring
worldwide with award winning Scottish band,
Old Blind Dogs.
They
met on the thriving Edinburgh folk music scene several years ago. Over
the years they have developed a unique and exciting
musical relationship, performing a mixture of traditional and contemporary
Scottish and Irish music and song. They have played together in various
bands and have made countless television, radio and festival appearances
worldwide.
For
further information contact:
info@clairemann.com
Links
Litha Dancing of the Light
Order the new CD, Dancing of the Light, online at:
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 www.deitsch.de |
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01. Blind George
02. Mondlicht
03. Rosie's Reels
04. Icarus
05. Herr Oluf
06. Slow Air/Waltz
07. Zwiefache
08. Gypsy
09. Archway
10. Waterlily
11. Winterreise
12. Nun Will Der Lenz
13. Flying Dairymaids
14. Ready For A Jar
Total running time: 66‘15“
All songs arranged and produced by Litha
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Juergen Treyz at artes-Studio, Esslingen
Design by Eva Giovannini (www.giografie.de)
Produced by the 2Duos
© + (P) artes records 2011
artes-records/skycap/roughtrade
Bestellnummer: ARCD3045
2Duos Until The Cows Come Home
Order the debut CD, Until The Cows Come Home, online at:
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01. Midlothian Mining Song
02. Der Markgrafensohn
03. Beyond the Glen
04. Solo
05. Stets in Trauer
06. Beeswing
07. Spike Island Set
08. Saints and Sinners
09. Die Rheinbraut
10. Tube Station
11. Die Ballade von den drei Grafen und der Nonne
12. Braw Sailing
13. Lasst uns all nach Hause gehen
Total running time: 63‘19“
Recorded, mixed and mastered at artes-studio, Esslingen
in April and November/December 2008 by Jürgen Treyz
Design by Eva Giovannini, www.giografie.de
Produced by the 2Duos
© + artes records 2009
artes-records/skycap/roughtrade
Bestellnummer: ARCD3043
Claire Mann & Aaron Jones Secret Orders
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01. McElvogue's
02. The Smiling Bride
03. Saints and Sinners
04. Valsen
05. Across the Western Ocean
06. Tripping
07. Fortunes Wheel
08. Snappy Guzzlin'
09. Slip Jigs and Reels
10. Bottle of Whisky
11. Lament for the Kerry Fisherman