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Rosewood Castle NEW! INDIE Award winner Robin Bullock explores the rich musical traditions of
Ireland and Scotland (with side trips to Brittany, Asturias and Baroque-era
France), masterfully interpreting timeless airs, dances and harp tunes on solo
and duo guitar. Featuring exquisite duets with five of the world's leading
acoustic guitarists - Windham Hill pioneer and Grammy nominee Alex de Grassi,
Grammy winner Al Petteway, Irish powerhouse and original Solas member John
Doyle, Scottish guitar legend Tony McManus and Robin's longtime duo partner
Steve Baughman – Rosewood Castle is a true milestone in the art of Celtic
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The
Enchanted Woods For his sixth solo recording, virtuoso
multi-instrumentalist Robin Bullock takes a direct approach, casting
his spell over the listener with introspective solo performances and
stripped-down acoustic ensemble arrangements. The ageless music of
the Celtic lands and Appalachia, together with some of Robin's most
inspired compositions, create a world of enchantment indeed.
Includes concert favorites "First Light in the Mountains,"
"Shenandoah," and Robin's thunderous mandolin tour-de-force
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A
Guitar For Christmas A six-string Yuletide
celebration: magnificent
solo guitar settings of carols and hymns spanning over
600 years. The CD follows the rhythm of that most
magical of days, from the glory of Christmas morning
to the last log on the fire on Christmas night.
Includes such favorites as "What Child is This," "Deck
the Halls," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and Robin's
show stopping solo guitar rendition of "Carol of the
Bells."
"Robin Bullock's A Guitar for Christmas is beautiful
all the way around...the arrangements and medleys, his
great playing, and the concept of the sequence from
daybreak to night." George Winston |
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The
Irish Girl
The debut recording of the transatlantic Irish duo of
American multi-instrumentalist Robin Bullock and Parisian flute and
whistle player Michel Sikiotakis, France's first All-Ireland whistle
champion (whose virtuoso flight on "The Whistling Postman"
must be heard to be believed). Pure drop Irish airs, jigs, reels and
hornpipes lovingly rendered by two masters of the craft.
"Four stars - Highly recommended" - All Music
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Celtic
Guitar Summit
Robin teams up with California fingerstylist Steve Baughman,
"one of the best Celtic fingerstylists in the country"
(Dirty Linen Magazine), for treasures from the Irish, Welsh and
Breton musical traditions, as well as five compositions of Ireland's
legendary harper Turlough O'Carolan, all brought to life by the rich
and soulful sound of two acoustic guitars.
NAMED ONE OF THE TOP TEN
CDS OF 2003 BY ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAGAZINE!
"Sheds new light on O'Carolan's enchanting melodies and
on the long history of Celtic music they inspired...Though Baughman
and Bullock obviously arranged the precise harmonies on these
instrumental pieces, their playing is so relaxed that you don't even
notice the work that went into them." The Washington
Post
"A treat deserving of an encore...or three or five.
WARNING: guaranteed to lower your blood pressure. Other side effects
may include uncontrollable smiling or blissful humming."
Dirty Linen |
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A Midnight Clear
An acoustic instrumental celebration of Christmas and the winter
season, shared with Robin's fellow INDIE Award winners Al Petteway
and Amy White. Celtic, traditional and original offerings on guitar,
mandolin, bouzouki, piano, Celtic harp and more.
"Gifted acoustic guitarists...The spry tunes are given a
sharp focus by the virtuoso picking and jaunty rhythms" - The
Washington Post
"Simply put, the loveliest guitar album I have heard...a
musical statement so strong that it will set a new standard for
others to follow." Art Edelstein, author of "Fair
Melodies: Turlough Carolan, An Irish Harper" |
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A
Holiday Sampler
A limited-edition, specially priced shorter version of "A
Midnight Clear."
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The
Lightning Field
The Lightning Field, the fourth solo CD from
multi-instrumentalist Robin Bullock, is a uniquely beautiful
Celtic-American journey. Traditional airs and dance tunes of
Ireland, Scotland and America combine with Robin's visionary,
tradition-inspired original compositions for an unparalleled
listening experience. Riverdance star fiddler Liz Knowles adds
her fiery fiddling to Robin's magic on guitars, cittern, mandolin,
piano and bass guitar.
"Celtic flatpicking hero...in a
spectacular display of virtuosity and
musicianship." - Folk Roots
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Travellers
A trio CD with mandolin greats Butch Baldassari and John
Reischman, ranging from old-time, bluegrass and Celtic dance tunes
to Latin and swing. A brilliant display of string virtuosity, with
an unmistakable sense of fun.
"A truly exceptional
record...mandolin-based ensemble playing at its best, filled
with grace and charm and warmth and insight. I can't think of an
instrumental CD I've enjoyed more recently." - Bluegrass
Unlimited
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Between
Earth & Sky
Winner of the 1998 Washington Area Music Association WAMMIE
Award for Folk/Traditional Recording of the Year, this masterful CD
blends melodies from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany with Robin's
powerful and haunting original compositions. Guest artists include
All-Ireland champions Joanie Madden and John Whelan, dobro legend
Mike Auldridge, Bruce Hornsby reedman Bobby Read and West African
percussionist Laryea Addy.
"A breathtaking collection...extraordinary command of
timbre and dynamics...a remarkable work from a deep player."
- Guitar Player
"Pure beauty." - Inside Borders
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Midnight
Howl
A celebration of Celtic roots and the wild American spirit,
featuring Robin on nine different instruments, with guest
appearances by Scottish harp champion Sue Richards, Helicon's wooden
flute innovator Chris Norman, and percussionists Steve Bloom and
Myron Bretholz.
"A truly lovely combination of thoughtful tune selection,
attention to tradition and just plain great playing...A great
listen, no matter what the weather." - Sing Out!
"A glowing acoustic-music feast." - Baltimore
City Paper
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Green
Fields
Robin's 1993 solo debut features the traditional music of Ireland
and Scotland arranged for cittern and guitar. Robin creates a warm,
intimate mood by performing all the instrumental parts (cittern,
guitars, bass guitar and fiddle) on his own.
"It is without hesitation that I recommend this slick
performance of a delightful programme." - Classical Guitar,
U.K.
"A unique collection of tunes for strings, given
uncommonly rich arrangements." - Dirty Linen
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Robin also
appears on the following CDs:
Helicon: A
Winter Solstice with Helicon
Horizons
The Titan
Helicon
Greenfire:
Greenfire: A Celtic String Ensemble
Ken Kolodner:
Journey to the Heartland
Walking Stones
Elke Baker:
Glenelg
Mary
McLaughlin: Crystal Shoe
John Whelan:
Come to Dance
Flirting with the Edge
Celtic Treasure II
Stories
Chris Norman:
Highlands
The Beauty of the North
Man with the Wooden Flute
Bonnie Rideout:
Scottish Fire
Kindred Spirits
City of
Washington Pipe Band: Scottish Rant
Joyce and Emma
Beaton: Off the Beaton Track
Chestnut Ridge
Women’s Choir: A Celtic Journey
Maggie Sansone:
Mystic Dance
Dance Upon the Shore
Mist and Stone
Sounds of the Season
Sounds of the Season II
Traditions
Lisa
Moscatiello: Second Avenue
Innocent When You Dream
Skyedance:
Labyrinth
Various
artists: Carolan’s Gift
Celtic Mist
Christmas Gift
Best of the Kamp Kaufman Concert Series, Volumes 1, 2, 4 and 5
Celtic Festival 1996 Live at Oatlands
Maggie’s Music Samplers 1 and 2 |
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