Anita Best & Pamela Morgan
Country of origin:
Canada
Type of music generally:
Traditional folk
Status:
Most recent release, Amber Christmas (1998)
See also:
Wikipedia's entry on Anita BestThe Ectophiles' Guide entries for Anita Best's solo work, Pamela Morgan's solo work, and Pamela Morgan's work with Figgy Duff
Comparisons:
Silly Sisters
Covers/own material:
Traditional Newfoundland (Celtic & English in original) folk
General comments:
Both have lovely voices, and the simple production lets them shine through—the voices carry the power of the songs. Simply beautiful. One of the best and loveliest combination of voices I've heard. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
The Colour of Amber
Recordings:
- The Colour of Amber (1991)
- Amber Christmas (1998)
The Colour of Amber
Release info:
1991—Amber Music—ACD 9008
Availability:
Canadian stores that carry folk releases or by mail order from the label
Ecto priority:
Very high for traditional music fans
Group members:
Anita Best—vocals
Pamela Morgan—vocals, acoustic guitar, tin whistle, flute, piano, psaltery, synthesizer, harmonium
Guest artists:
George Morgan—hammer dulcimer, percussion
Noel Dinn—bodhran, synthesizer
Gary Furniss—electric guitar
Rob Laidlaw—bass guitar
Glen Tilley—shakers
Produced by:
Noel Dinn and Gary Furniss
Comments:
A delightful album—smooth and lyrical without being bland, and emotional with being overdramatic. Two excellent voices with great material. This is one of the best traditional folk albums I have ever heard—a stunning collection of traditional Newfoundland songs. (Neile)
