Amelia Hogan – Taking Flight (self-release, 2022)
American vocalist Amelia Hogan performs beautiful traditional folk music from Ireland, Scotland, Britain, United States, and contemporary styles as well. On her album “Taking Flight,” Hogan uses her admirable vocal skill to deliver captivating storytelling.
The album consists of 16 Celtic music flavored tracks, including one original composition, the title track, which is a celebratory a cappella piece in four-part harmony. Additionally, Hogan covers traditional, public domain songs as well as renditions of songs by contemporary artists such as Laurie Lewis, Lankum, David Francey, Anais Mitchell, and Jez Lowe.
The album’s theme revolves around birds. Amelia Hogan’s enchanting vocals transport listeners with spellbinding music and evocative narratives, creating a sense of timeless magic. Through the emotional release and restorative nature of the music, Amelia Hogan and the talented musicians she collaborated with aim to guide listeners through sorrow, anguish, optimism, and ultimately a jubilant resolution. Amelia’s goal is to inspire listeners to find beauty and the ability to soar above hardship, just like a bird taking flight.
The CD is enclosed in an attractive trifold Eco-Wallet case with full-color and black and white images, liner notes, lyrics, and music details.
Musicians: Amelia Hogan, producer, lead vocals; Richard Mandel on guitar, bouzouki, banjo; Ray Frank, co-producer, harmony vocals, guitar, banjo; David Brewer on bodhran, high whistle, low whistle; Maureen Brennan on Celtic harp; Rebecca Richman on fiddle, concertina; Christa Burch on harmony vocals; and Marla Fibish on harmony vocals.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.