Ben Miller and Anita MacDonald have been pushing the boundaries of
their styles, his Scottish Highlands, and hers Cape Breton, in their
ongoing partnership. Now they take it one big step further, inviting in
Acadian guitar player and foot-percussionist Zakk Cormier from P.E.I.
Largely instrumental (with one song in Gaelic), these are medleys that
allow Miller and MacDonald to explore their usual interplay with some
extra driving rhythm courtesy of Cormier.
MacDonald's
fiddle and Miller's pipes sound so connected at times, it's as if
there's only one person playing, or better yet, a brand-new instrument
has been created. Their versions of this traditional material is full of
spark, the tempos largely quick, and the interplay exciting. Cormier's
addition is mostly subtle (until the feet get going), but very
effective, adding an almost bluesy harmony that both supports and
thickens. Traditional sounds but most definitely a modern Maritime mix.
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