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  | VAN MORRISON ~ MOVING ON SKIFFLE
EXILE 602448191410 (Barcode: 602448191410) ~ IRELAND ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 2022 - 2023 Released: 2023
This is the 44th studio album by the legendary Northern Irish singer / songwriter Van MorrisonFind albums by this artist. The 2CD album presents 23 tracks, all of which are Morrison’s take on Skiffle songs, either traditional or written by others. He is accompanied by a team of excellent instrumentalists, who played on his latest recordings, which includes organist Richard DunnFind albums by this artist, pianist Stuart McIlroyFind albums by this artist, guitarist Dave KearyFind albums by this artist, bassist Pete HurleyFind albums by this artist, drummer Colin GriffinFind albums by this artist and a few other players and background vocalists.
Despite his age (77 years young) Morrison is in great condition, full of vigor and creative powers and his vocal abilities are absolutely unblemished. This is the second time he returns to the music that fascinated him in his early days, and he does so with obvious love and affection. His arrangements and in some cases expansions of the original material are all tasteful and faithful to the original style, and as such work out splendidly.
It is very difficult to find today an Artists, who is able to maintain a career for six decades, without losing any of its momentum, quality or good taste and Morrison surely deserves our appreciation for keeping the flame burning. His ability to cross genres at will, always remaining relevant, is absolutely precious.
Overall, this is another great album by a great Artists, who manages to remain relevant and creative as the time passes by. Morrison pushes aside all fads and fashions and remains true only to himself, doing what he does best, i.e. singing his heart out. Regardless if you like early Rock / Skiffle at all, this music is both entertaining and valuable, in complete contrast to everything happening around. Well done, indeed!
| | Updated: 18/05/2023Posted: 18/05/2023 | CD 2 Mini-Sleeve Recommend To A Friend |
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