Upon My Soul, by James Carty

Upon My Soul

by James Carty

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1.	Queen's Hornpipe / Down the Meadow 03:05	buy track
2.	Boys of The Lough / Devils of Dublin 03:10	buy track
3.	Streamstown Jig / Stolen Purse 01:47	buy track
4.	Kitty Gone a Clinkin' Coming from The Fair 03:14	buy track
5.	Trip to Birmingham / Darby's Farewell 03:05	buy track
6.	Siney's Jig / Piper's Broken Finger 02:59	buy track
7.	Sailor's Bonnet / Anderson's 02:27	buy track
8.	John Towey's / Lasses of Ballintra 02:24	buy track
9.	Major Moran's / Peg McGrath's 02:38	buy track
10.	Bill Harte's / Connie the Soldier 03:17	buy track
11.	Merry Harrier's / Hut in the Bog 02:50	buy track
12.	Road to Rosroe / Tae in The Bog 03:35	buy track
13.	The Caucus / Peter Flanagan's 03:17	buy track

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James Carty (flute), with Alec Finn (bouzouki, guitar), Francis Gaffney (guitar), John Blake (piano), Joe Kennedy (bodhrán), John P Carty (flute), John Carty (banjo, flute)

I first heard James Carty's flute playing in London about 25 years ago now. From day one, James seemed to speak authoritatively with his own voice on that most personal and unique of all instruments. The Greek word 'psyche' can mean soul, spirit or breath; all vital components for a flute player. Well, James Carty brings all of these attributes to the fore in this superb recording.

Carty's prowess doesn't surprise me though. I first met his father John P, his brother John of course, and his uncle, Paddy Folan (RIP), about 30 years ago in London, all steeped in the tradition and playing exceptionally great music.

Anyone who knows James Carty personally will testify to his humour, lightness of spirit and integrity as a friend. As a musician, he has a rare humility that only the truly great possess. The saying, "Less is more" is prevalent in the visual arts. The same, it seems to me, applies to really good music. To borrow the words of the poet Tom Kettle, there is a "Secret Scripture", a kind of inner sanctum that traditional musicians instinctively recognise; James Carty's recording belongs there.

I hope that everyone who listens to "Upon my Soul" will enjoy the unique craftsmanship therein as much as I do. Michael Hynes Lisdoonvarna Co. Clare 2006

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released September 8, 2006

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