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KELTIAC'S melodic sound is based around traditional flutes, celtic harps
and the uilleann pipes, playing principally the compositions and
expressive arrangements (for all instruments) of Chris Dawson.
After initially touring as a duo (celtic harp & flute), a four piece band was soon put together and after a few line up changes in recent years the group has now developed into a six piece band with musicians from Brittany, Northern England, Ireland, and France :
The bands current concert line up is :
Chris Dawson - Flutes/whistles + Bouzouki, Mandolin, Didgeridoo
Kevin Camus - Uilleann pipes, whistles
Frederic Bougouin - Celtic Harps
Nicolas Metois - Bass
Thibaud Grek - Drums
David 'Hopi' Hopkins - Bodhran, Percussion(percussionist from legendary Breton groups Barzaz, Bleizi ruz, etc)
Chris has grown up amongst the fantastic musical diversity in and around Manchester and been particularly involved in the Manchester Irish/folk music scene and also plays the not so well known traditional music of his native region of Lancashire and the north-west in general. He is also known amongst traditional flute players for his flute making skills, with players such as Michael McGoldrick, Jean-Michel Veillon, Sylvain Barou, etc, all using his renowned bamboo flutes. . .and is also one of the rare flute players who can play the flute using circular breathing, a technique which allows to play indefinitley without a break in the note. . .
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The album, "Out on the Edge" has participations from some of the most respected musicians on the folk/celtic music scene today, including : Michael McGoldrick (Capercaillie, Lunasa, Afro-Celts, etc), Dan Ar Braz, Alain Genty (Barzaz, Gwerz, etc), Sylvain Barou (Guidewires, Denez Prigent, etc), Annie Ebrel. . .
The tracks range from a traditional acoustic sound, to mysterious ambient
pieces inspired by local legends, to big dynamic arrangements with many
other instruments including mandolin, bouzouki, bass, drums, didgeridoo,
bodhran, electric guitar, bombarde, biniou kozh, etc.
A number of compositions on the album were inspired by an ancient
historical site called 'the Edge', at Alderley Edge in the north west of Britain, hence the title of the album !
Some major folk artists also feature on the album including Dan Ar Braz, Michael McGoldrick (Capercaillie), Sylvain Barou (Guidewires, Denez Prigent), Annie Ebrel, Alain Genty (Barzaz, Gwerz).
The CD is presented in 'digipack' format including booklet with all track details and information.
The album is available now, distributed directly from Amazon UK. . .
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Many many thanks for the friend request and stoppping by for a listen. Absolutely love your tunes and will be looking for a CD, thanks again!! Hope all's good with you
Hi Chris ,thanks a million for droppin' in.I really enjoyed the tracks on the profile! If you see Jamie McMenamie in Brittany say hello from me. Awrabest,Mick
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