Nightnoise - A Windham Hill Retrospective (1992)

Today, I will be reviewing a CDs of the band, Nightnoise. This one was put out as part of the "A Windham Hill Retrospective" series from 1992.

Here are the images:

Here is the front cover of the case.


 Here is the back of the case.


 This is the inside of the case.


 And here is the CD. Not as shiny as the Modern Mandolin Quartet one though.


I won't tell you much on them just yet, but I will when I review them in a future post. But I will tell you for now that Nightnoise was a music group that performed from 1984 to 1997. Their style of music consisted of Irish traditional music, Celtic music, jazz, and classical chamber music, which inspired a generation of Irish musicians to perform in a similar style. Nightnoise has released seven albums on the Windham Hill label and at least two "greatest hits" albums that are being reviewed on this very blog.

To learn more on the band, click here:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightnoise


Here is a video of "The Cricket's Wicket" form the Windham Hill Retrospective CD:



Here are reviews from Amazon.com:
 
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Celtic/Irish Inspired Music November 7, 2002
 
By tresi
Format:Audio CD
"This was the second (of many) Nightnoise albums that I have purchased over the years. Essentially, it is a collection from their earlier albums, including selections from the very difficult to find first Nightnoise Album. This is my favorite Nightnoise album with my all time favorite Nightnoise selection--The Cricket's Wicket-- which is worth the price by itself. It has a simplicity and beauty that is hard to find. If you like graceful Celtic/Irish influenced music, you cannot miss with this wonderful collection by recognized masters of the genre."

5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection! February 6, 2013
 
By P. Blair
Format:Audio CD|Verified Purchase
"I have always loved this group and am glad to have a collection of their greatest hits, so to speak, on one CD. Highly recommended to anyone who like Celtic or progressive Celtic music."

Here are the track listings:

1. The 19 A
2. Toys Not Ties
3. Timewinds
4. Hugh
5. The Cricket's Wicket
6. The Kid In The Cot
7. Something Of Time
8. The Swan
9. Bleu
10. At The Races
11. Hourglass
12. End Of The Evening
13. Nollaig
14. Bridges
15. 'Bring Me Back A Song'

To download a .zip folder of the album, click here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/h4edr0i4d7is7zf/Nightnoise%20-%20A%20Windham%20Hill%20Retrospective.zip?dl=0


Or to support the artist/band by ordering the album, click here: http://www.amazon.com/Windham-Hill-Retrospective-Nightnoise/dp/B000000NJ0

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