Reviews of Silvery Moon

Aoife Clancy, Silvery Moon, Appleseed

Silvery Moon is a gorgeous CD of traditional and modern choices well suited to match lovers of both styles. We hear songs of alternating origin: Ireland, Australia, Scotland, Appalachia and England. The repetition of the flutes, violins, and the clear, unaffected vocals, create a listening pleasure that takes us through the poetry of Australia's Henry Lawson and Scotland's Robert Tannahill with "The Sliprails and the Spur," and "Are you Sleeping Maggie," respectively.

This is Aoife's (pronounced "Eefa") third solo release, after fronting the Irish band Cherish the Ladies. Co-member Joanie Madden recounts, in the CD's introduction, the years of joys on-and off -stage, and the sadness and understanding felt by all when she decided to move on alone. Even more touching are the notes accompanying the inclusion of the duet "Kisses Sweeter than Wine" done with her father, the late Bobby Clancy (of the Clancy Brothers). Having lost her father just this Fall, adds a magic quality to the reminder to Cherish the family.

More apperances of the talented family include the uplifting modern ballad of perseverance amid despair, "There is Hope", by her cousin Robbie O'Connell. Soft Violin (Lisa Schneckenburger), guitar (cousin Donal Clancy) and flutes (Larry Nugent), are a perfect accompaniment for the gentleness of Aoife's clear delivery.

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