Angus Mohr - Symphony from the Ghost Ship - Mohr Fire Productions IV
Produced by Angus Mohr, Scott "Gusty" Christensen & JOK (Johnny OverKill)
Release date: 2008
Running Time: 58:40, 13 tracks
Angus Mohr is a 4 piece band from Colorado that plays "Highland Rock'n'Roll". The band has released one live album (debut), two studio albums and a Christmas album together with their friends.
"Symphony from the Ghost Ship" is their last album, a well balanced selection of "original, traditional and relevant music".
Original. The first track of the album is called "Luna". A good bagpipes intro with the sound of waves (Have you seen the Ghost Ship on the cover?).
The next self-penned song is track no. 8, "Debt to the Devil". It is a slow song at the beginning, but the pipes at the end is great.
Track no. 10 is "Waltzing Alone", featuring Deb Schmidt-Lobis (accordion), Tracy LaGuardia (violin) and Gregg Hansen (acoustic guitar). Even if it is not a rockin' song, its has a slight Rawlins Cross feeling.
"The Captains' Song" (track no. 11) is a song written by Matthew McDaniel (piper) and Paul McDaniel (vocals and bass). It's a tribute to a couple of friends who were nick-named “The Captain”. Wonderful pirate song, a celebration of life. One of my favourites.
Traditional. The second track is "Paddy's Leather Breeches". Although it is not so powerful as MacKeel or the early Wolfstone, this is authentic bagpipes rock.
"Hangman's Song" is a more commercial hard rock, in the Rawlins Cross vein: Whistles, keyboards and guitars.
"The Fields of Athenry" is not really a traditional song, but I feel that I can put it in this group. This song is being covered by every single band, but it keeps on being an excellent song. Angus Mohr rendition is great, obviously more Dropkick Murphys than Neck.
Track no. 6, "Isabel and the Elf Knight" is based on the arrangement by Steeleye Span. It has a Scottish feel and features Matthew McDaniel on sax. It's a calm number.
"Killicrankie", written by Robert Burns, once again a wonderful piping by Matthew.
Relevant music. These guys have a rock background that can be found in every cover they have recorded: Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, AC/DC .... These are the songs they chose for this album:
"The Devil in Miss Jones" features both excellent fiddle and keyboards. I have not heard Mike Ness song, then I don't know if it is respectful with the original. This version has a Johnny Cash feel and a part of the song sounds like "Ghostriders in the Sky". Top-notch fiddling by Tracy LaGuardia.
"A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall". Difficult, too difficult. I am not a Bob Dylan hardcore fan, but I must admit that I love the original song. So I was a little bit afraid. But these guys have done it, a very good cover.
And finally, the origin of bagpipes rock. Some people say that bagpipes rock was invented by the Aussies. The band Brother lives in the USA, but they come from Australia. Seven Nations have covered The Church "Under a Milky Way". And before that, AC/DC. The boys from Angus Mohr know it and make us a special gift, their own cover of "It's a Long Way to the Top"
Angus Mohr have their own studio where they record their albums. The production is very good, maybe a little bit polished for me (remember that I am mainly a Celtic punk fan). The quality of the booklet is also high, 12 pages and the lyrics of every song (including those of the covers and traditional songs) The boys are excellent musicians and I would like that they would play in a venue near my home, because it's sure that I wouldn't miss them. They write fine music and cover great songs in which they put their own "fingerprints".
If you like bands such as Brother, Off Kilter, Prydein or Seven Nations, then you will enjoy Angus Mohr. In fact, Angus Mohr are more interesting than some of the aforementioned. Long live Angus Mohr.
Tracklist:
1. Luna 0:42
2. Paddy's Leather Breeches 2:39
3. The Hangman Song 5:25
4. The Fields Of Athenry 4:59
5. The Devil In Miss Jones 3:58
6. Isabel And The Elf-Knight 6:56
7. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall 7:30
8. Debt To The Devil 6:16
9. Killiecrankie 3:28
10. Waltzing Alone 4:51
11. The Captains' Song 3:22
12. It's A Long Way To The Top 5:12
13. Going Home/Luna (Reprise) 3:17
www.angusmohr.com
www.myspace.com/angusmohr
www.reverbnation.com/#/angusmohr
To buy the album, click here:
www.cdbaby.com/Artist/AngusMohr
Review by Kinksmarkham
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Produced by Angus Mohr, Scott "Gusty" Christensen & JOK (Johnny OverKill)
Release date: 2008
Running Time: 58:40, 13 tracks
Angus Mohr is a 4 piece band from Colorado that plays "Highland Rock'n'Roll". The band has released one live album (debut), two studio albums and a Christmas album together with their friends.
"Symphony from the Ghost Ship" is their last album, a well balanced selection of "original, traditional and relevant music".
Original. The first track of the album is called "Luna". A good bagpipes intro with the sound of waves (Have you seen the Ghost Ship on the cover?).
The next self-penned song is track no. 8, "Debt to the Devil". It is a slow song at the beginning, but the pipes at the end is great.
Track no. 10 is "Waltzing Alone", featuring Deb Schmidt-Lobis (accordion), Tracy LaGuardia (violin) and Gregg Hansen (acoustic guitar). Even if it is not a rockin' song, its has a slight Rawlins Cross feeling.
"The Captains' Song" (track no. 11) is a song written by Matthew McDaniel (piper) and Paul McDaniel (vocals and bass). It's a tribute to a couple of friends who were nick-named “The Captain”. Wonderful pirate song, a celebration of life. One of my favourites.
Traditional. The second track is "Paddy's Leather Breeches". Although it is not so powerful as MacKeel or the early Wolfstone, this is authentic bagpipes rock.
"Hangman's Song" is a more commercial hard rock, in the Rawlins Cross vein: Whistles, keyboards and guitars.
"The Fields of Athenry" is not really a traditional song, but I feel that I can put it in this group. This song is being covered by every single band, but it keeps on being an excellent song. Angus Mohr rendition is great, obviously more Dropkick Murphys than Neck.
Track no. 6, "Isabel and the Elf Knight" is based on the arrangement by Steeleye Span. It has a Scottish feel and features Matthew McDaniel on sax. It's a calm number.
"Killicrankie", written by Robert Burns, once again a wonderful piping by Matthew.
Relevant music. These guys have a rock background that can be found in every cover they have recorded: Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, AC/DC .... These are the songs they chose for this album:
"The Devil in Miss Jones" features both excellent fiddle and keyboards. I have not heard Mike Ness song, then I don't know if it is respectful with the original. This version has a Johnny Cash feel and a part of the song sounds like "Ghostriders in the Sky". Top-notch fiddling by Tracy LaGuardia.
"A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall". Difficult, too difficult. I am not a Bob Dylan hardcore fan, but I must admit that I love the original song. So I was a little bit afraid. But these guys have done it, a very good cover.
And finally, the origin of bagpipes rock. Some people say that bagpipes rock was invented by the Aussies. The band Brother lives in the USA, but they come from Australia. Seven Nations have covered The Church "Under a Milky Way". And before that, AC/DC. The boys from Angus Mohr know it and make us a special gift, their own cover of "It's a Long Way to the Top"
Angus Mohr have their own studio where they record their albums. The production is very good, maybe a little bit polished for me (remember that I am mainly a Celtic punk fan). The quality of the booklet is also high, 12 pages and the lyrics of every song (including those of the covers and traditional songs) The boys are excellent musicians and I would like that they would play in a venue near my home, because it's sure that I wouldn't miss them. They write fine music and cover great songs in which they put their own "fingerprints".
If you like bands such as Brother, Off Kilter, Prydein or Seven Nations, then you will enjoy Angus Mohr. In fact, Angus Mohr are more interesting than some of the aforementioned. Long live Angus Mohr.
Tracklist:
1. Luna 0:42
2. Paddy's Leather Breeches 2:39
3. The Hangman Song 5:25
4. The Fields Of Athenry 4:59
5. The Devil In Miss Jones 3:58
6. Isabel And The Elf-Knight 6:56
7. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall 7:30
8. Debt To The Devil 6:16
9. Killiecrankie 3:28
10. Waltzing Alone 4:51
11. The Captains' Song 3:22
12. It's A Long Way To The Top 5:12
13. Going Home/Luna (Reprise) 3:17
www.angusmohr.com
www.myspace.com/angusmohr
www.reverbnation.com/#/angusmohr
To buy the album, click here:
www.cdbaby.com/Artist/AngusMohr
Review by Kinksmarkham
.
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