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| Posted by: Avonlea22 05-Oct-2004, 05:50 PM |
| ok, so here I am, listening to the feature artist, Rise, and I'm just wondering what on earth makes this group a Celtic group? Does anyone know? Their music certainly in no way sounds Celtic. Please educate me. |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 06-Oct-2004, 04:09 AM |
| They may not sound Celtic at first glance, but the roots are there. The subject matter is very Celtic. Cold Glencoe is an extrapolation on "Massacre of Glencoe". "Time and Tide" and "I will Love you Always" tell a heart wrenching story of two lovers pulled away forst by duty then by arranged marrage. Both common stories found in Celtic music and poetry. "The Gallows" tells a story of what has been risked by so many in their fight for freedom. There are other examples as well that I think make Rise a fitting band for Highlander Radio. They retell some of the same stories as in the traditional songs, but in a completely new way. |
| Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 06-Oct-2004, 10:02 AM |
| For more on the Celtic nature of Rise, the review at http://www.celticcafe.com/music/rise/index.htm is worth a look. You may also want to take a look at http://www.riseband.co.uk/index.htm. |
| Posted by: Avonlea22 06-Oct-2004, 10:18 AM |
| I can see the Celtic link. Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, I just don't care for their music. To each his own, right? |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 07-Oct-2004, 03:47 AM |
| indeed. To each his own... That's what keeps this world interesting |
| Posted by: Annabelle 07-Oct-2004, 09:55 PM |
| If we were all the same this world would be a boring place. Everyone being unique in their own right makes life so sweet! |
| Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 08-Oct-2004, 07:49 AM |
| Agreed. Rise is one of my favorites, while I can't stand much of the current more popular music. |
| Posted by: Macfive 07-Nov-2004, 06:20 PM |
| Rise is our featured artist! Post your reviews and comments here about Rise! |
| Posted by: stoirmeil 07-Nov-2004, 06:40 PM |
| Love Rise. I just love them. A few weeks ago I caught a whole album of them on Highlander Radio, and I was so struck with it all (even their cover of "Imagine," which I would't have said would be any strong way to end the CD, but there it is.) I guess the cut that stands out is Cold Glencoe, since it's more traditional even though it's original. The arrangement is impressive, but it's the song itself that just puts the chill right up your back. As many ballads and performances as you've heard about the incident, none of them attempt the point of view this one does. Just sung bare naked with only the bodhran it would come over as stunning. Well. Yes. I guess I am a fan.  |
| Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 08-Nov-2004, 04:06 PM |
| I ordered their most recent as soon as I heard a song from it here on Highlander Radio. A very personable group, who send out occasional emails to their listeners. |
| Posted by: Sekhmet 08-Nov-2004, 07:25 PM |
This apparently is where everyone's gonna start throwing tomatoes at me...  I am *not* a fan of Rise. I just don't like the sound of their singer's voice, and a lot of their music sounds...well, unpolished to me. Hey, that's just me. Hasn't induced me to turn off this station to date. |
| Posted by: Redbud 11-Nov-2004, 03:36 PM |
I find their music very engaging, but I am an unabashedly fanatical fan of Scottish folk, especially revival folk.  Sherry |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 18-Jan-2005, 09:31 PM |
| Note just arrived from Kris: [QUOTE] We wanted to thank you for helping make POSING AS HUMAN - the 37th most played album in 2004 on the DJL - an amazing position for an indy band from a tiny Scottish island - thank you very much to all of you at Highlander - it certainly made our year! [/QUOTE] |
| Posted by: MDF3530 19-Jan-2005, 05:32 PM |
| I was the first one to post a review of "Posing As Human" on Amazon.com. |
| Posted by: Haldur 31-Jan-2005, 08:20 PM |
| I have to agree that Rise is definitely a wonderful group, and they do in fact have Celtic roots! Listened to a couple of songs today over at Aaediwen's that I had heard before but when he played them back-to-back revealed a very sad story...I have to say, what a group!!! |
| Posted by: Sylvanus 13-Apr-2005, 11:16 AM |
| Just received my free RISE cd - Posing as Human - compliments of Celtic Radio. Thanks! They've got some good memorable music... |
| Posted by: coastman 30-Sep-2005, 02:03 PM |
| I really enjoy Rise's music. It has a rebellious spirit with which I can identify. Some of the songs reminds of death and destruction the civilian populations received from union armies as this war criminals marched across The South. As I am a unreconstructed Southerner. |
| Posted by: MDF3530 19-Jan-2006, 12:09 AM | ||
| Check out this review of "Posing as Human" I found on the internet... http://www.leftoffthedial.com/Rise_Posing.htm Here's my favorite part:
Is that a bad thing?  |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 19-Jan-2006, 05:47 PM |
| Ok, I'll admit to bias first off, and I will also say I can see where they come from on parts of it. But Sounds to me like they don't really realize what they have in that album. Sure it's a mix, and it's a mix similar to what they describe. But still, Rise's mix is different than others. Is it a bad thing to have a different kind of mix than what people are used to thinking of? Rise doesn't approach the definnition of 'Modern Celtic' in the same way as other bands do, and their work has a more contemporary/mainstream flavor because of it. Is this a bad thing? If you ask me, it's not a bad thing. It's just different. I like it. For those that don't, that's fine too. It's like Haggis, bagpipes, and pickled eggs. Either you like it or you don't. The author of that review apparently, doesn't like it. |
| Posted by: stoirmeil 20-Jan-2006, 11:21 AM | ||
This looks like one of those "alternative" reviewers that find themselves scrambling to say something original, and veer to the negative in the attempt. Not very savvy or informative musically, not very useful. Rise is a good band with their own complicated take that doesn't have a "one size fits all," typical celtic signature. Apparently that looks like a mish-mosh to this person. |