Name: The Orange Tree by Grey Larsen & André Marchand
Brand: Grey Larsen & André Marchand
SKU: 656605937120
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

On its face, this summit meeting between the guitarist and singer for the raucous Québecois folk group La Bottine Souriante and Irish flutist/fiddler/keyboardist Grey Larsen is something of an anomaly. And maybe, despite all the arguments that can be made for the common musical roots upon which these the two players draw, the disparity between their two traditions really is a little bit hard to reconcile. Doesn't matter. The music they make together on this album is some of the most consistently joyful and lovely you'll ever hear, even when it's melancholy and dark (which it isn't very often). The Orange Tree opens on a high note, with Marchand's trademark Québecois scat singing, which ripples over the sound of his intricate rhythmic footwork and Larsen's contrapuntal flute; other highlights include Larsen's original composition entitled "First Snow" and the brilliant guitar playing that underlies the borderline-atonal melody of Marchand's "The Waltz of Time Passing." There are no weak cuts here, and no awkward transitions or insincere gestures. This album can be strongly recommended as an introduction to the work of either artist, and stands with the best traditional recordings of the last 50 years.
© Rick Anderson /TiVo

1. Acadian Mouth Music (Reel à bouche acadien)/Horses, Geese, and

by Grey Larsen & André Marchand

Primary Artist: Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain (1st Tune In Medley)/grey Larsen (2nd Tune In Medley)
Grey Larsen (2nd Tune In Medley)
Public Domain (1st Tune In Medley); Composer

2. Mornings at Bonny Doon (Les matins de Bonny Doon)/Palm Sunday

by Grey Larsen & André Marchand

Primary Artist: Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Main Performer
Composer: André Marchand (1st Tune In Medley)/public Domain (2nd Tune In Medley)
André Marchand (1st Tune In Medley)
Public Domain (2nd Tune In Medley); Composer

3. Who Will Help Me Through the Woods? (Qui me passera le bois?)

by Grey Larsen & André Marchand

Primary Artist: Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arr. Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Composer
Arr. Grey Larsen & André Marchand: Public Domain; Other

4. Brandy from Kedgwick (Le brandy de Kedgwick)

by Grey Larsen & André Marchand

Primary Artist: Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arr. Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Composer
Arr. Grey Larsen & André Marchand: Public Domain; Other

5. The Orange Tree (l'Oranger)

by Grey Larsen & André Marchand

Primary Artist: Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arr. Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Composer
Arr. Grey Larsen & André Marchand: Public Domain; Other

6. The Waltz of Time Passing (La valse du temps qui va)/Plum Creek

by Grey Larsen & André Marchand

Primary Artist: Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Main Performer
Composer: André Marchand (1st Tune In Medley)/grey Larsen (2nd Tune In Medley)
André Marchand (1st Tune In Medley)
Grey Larsen (2nd Tune In Medley); Composer

7. The Road to Cashel/The Bunch of Green Rushes/The Queen of May

by Grey Larsen & André Marchand

Primary Artist: Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Main Performer
Composer: Charlie Lennon (1st Tune In Medley)
Public Domain (2nd & 3rd Tune In Medley); Composer
Public Domain (2nd & 3rd Tune In Medley): Charlie Lennon (1st Tune In Medley); Other

8. The Wife of a Drunken Soldier (l'Ivrogne pilier du cabaret)

by Grey Larsen & André Marchand

Primary Artist: Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arr. Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Composer
Arr. Grey Larsen & André Marchand: Public Domain; Other

9. First Snow

by Grey Larsen & André Marchand

Primary Artist: Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Main Performer
Composer: Grey Larsen; Composer

10. A Pack of Lies (Les menteries)/Cedulie's Reel (Reel à Cédulie)

by Grey Larsen & André Marchand

Primary Artist: Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arr. Grey Larsen & André Marchand; Composer
Arr. Grey Larsen & André Marchand: Public Domain; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 41 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Celtic, World, Folk

Label

Sleepy Creek Music

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

656605937120

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The Orange Tree

1. Acadian Mouth Music (Reel à bouche acadien)/Horses, Geese, and

2. Mornings at Bonny Doon (Les matins de Bonny Doon)/Palm Sunday

3. Who Will Help Me Through the Woods? (Qui me passera le bois?)

4. Brandy from Kedgwick (Le brandy de Kedgwick)

5. The Orange Tree (l'Oranger)

6. The Waltz of Time Passing (La valse du temps qui va)/Plum Creek

7. The Road to Cashel/The Bunch of Green Rushes/The Queen of May

8. The Wife of a Drunken Soldier (l'Ivrogne pilier du cabaret)

9. First Snow

10. A Pack of Lies (Les menteries)/Cedulie's Reel (Reel à Cédulie)

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The Orange Tree

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1. Acadian Mouth Music (Reel à bouche acadien)/Horses, Geese, and

2. Mornings at Bonny Doon (Les matins de Bonny Doon)/Palm Sunday

3. Who Will Help Me Through the Woods? (Qui me passera le bois?)

4. Brandy from Kedgwick (Le brandy de Kedgwick)

5. The Orange Tree (l'Oranger)

6. The Waltz of Time Passing (La valse du temps qui va)/Plum Creek

7. The Road to Cashel/The Bunch of Green Rushes/The Queen of May

8. The Wife of a Drunken Soldier (l'Ivrogne pilier du cabaret)

9. First Snow

10. A Pack of Lies (Les menteries)/Cedulie's Reel (Reel à Cédulie)

Technical Specifications