"The music here is mostly slow and stately, reminiscent of the Scottish country-dance tradition, and full of interesting textures from two close-fitting instruments playing complementary melodies...This lovely CD is a fine example of the quieter side of the Celtic tradition."
"Becky is a masterful fiddler ...and Bill's hammered dulcimer is the perfect counterpoint ...It's definitely some great music and I recommend it unreservedly, preferably with a tumbler of Glenwhozit in front of a crackling fire!"
"Silver Lining is a lovely, interesting recording. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. The creative arrangements bring out the best in familiar tunes... Part of the appeal of this duo is that the instruments work so successfully together. Both musicians can play melody, harmony and chords, and the hammered dulcimer also adds some percussive sounds that add drive and interest."
"Silver Lining" is the latest collection of Peat & Barley's stylish arrangements of Scottish, Irish and original tunes that highlight the interplay between the two instruments -interweaving the melody with strong rhythm, harmony and countermelody.
This collection of Celtic and original music ranges in mood from darkly mysterious to playfully lighthearted and includes toe-tapping jigs and reels as well as lyrical airs and waltzes. On the Brink continues to generate enthusiastic praise -see below-left for a sample of comments we've received!.
Also, Becky has several CDs with other groups - all great music!
Buy directly from Peat & Barley by sending e-mail to Becky Ross at Music@PeatAndBarley.com. The cost is $15 plus shipping (if applicable).
Listen to samples from "Silver Lining" or "On the Brink" at several locations: CDBaby-SilverLining, CDBaby-OnTheBrink .