Teresa DoyleCountry of origin:Canada Type of music generally:Neo-traditional and traditional folk Status:Most recent release, I Remember Canada (2015) See also:Teresa Doyle's site Comparisons:Early Loreena McKennitt Covers/own material:Traditional and own material General comments:Traditional and neo-traditional folk, though she writes a lot of her own music, telling traditional stories from Prince Edward Island, Canada. Somewhat like early Loreena McKennitt, though not the soaring voice—her voice is more reedy. Nearly as good in her own way, though. (Neile) Recommended first album:Forerunner Recordings:
ForerunnerRelease info:1991—Bedlam Records (RR#3, Belfast, Prince Edward Island, Canada, C0A 1A0—TD 002) Availability:Check Canada sources or by mail to Bedlam Records Ecto priority:Recommended for lovers of traditional and neo-traditional folk Group members:Teresa Doyle—lead vocals Guest artists:Louis Babin—trumpet, flugelhorn Produced by:Richard Chapman Comments:A charming collection of traditional songs and neo-traditional songs Teresa Doyle wrote based on folklore and ghost stories from Prince Edward Island. Her reedy voice serves her well here, and her song "Maggie Daly" is wonderfully authentic-sounding—it's hard to believe it's not from the same folk sources as the other lovely folk ballads here. (Neile) StowawayRelease info:1993—Bedlam Records (RR#3, Belfast, Prince Edward Island, Canada, C0A 1A0—TDC 003) Availability:Check Canada sources, or by mail from Bedlam Records Ecto priority:Recommended for lovers of traditional and neo-traditional folk Group members:Teresa Doyle—lead vocals Guest artists:Oliver Schroer—violin, violect, vocals Produced by:Oliver Schroer Comments:A sweet mixture of traditional and neo-traditional music á la early Loreena McKennitt, but Teresa Doyle doesn't have a killer voice, just a good, serviceable one that actually sometimes serves the songs a little better by not overwhelming them. She's a really good songwriter, and this is a great followup to Forerunner. Includes nice versions of such well-known traditional songs as the French/Acadian "Isabeau", "Jock O'Hazeldean", "Pretty Fair Maid", "The Cuckoo", and "The Wind that Shakes the Barley". (Neile) |
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