Acoustically Irish - Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly

Acoustically Irish

Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly

  • Genre: Worldwide
  • Release Date: 2013-10-01
  • Explicitness: notExplicit
  • Country: USA
  • Track Count: 11
  • Album Price: 9.99
  • ℗ 2013 Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly
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Tracks

Title Artist Time
1
Don't Go Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly 3:40
2
Beautiful Affair Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly 3:20
3
The Rose of Allendale Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly 4:08
4
Back Home in Derry Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly 5:03
5
The Water Is Wide Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly 4:27
6
Brown Eyed Girl Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly 3:48
7
No Man's Land Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly 6:11
8
Captured Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly 4:11
9
The Fields of Athenry Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly 5:53
10
On Raglan Road Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly 4:44
11
Saints and Sinners Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly 3:33

Reviews

  • Life Is Good!

    5
    By Laramie19
    As Ryan would say, "Life is good!", and Acoustically Irish only makes it better. What a beautiful blending of voices and talent. Thank you Ryan and Neil!!
  • Good album but lacking Irish Spirit

    4
    By beauvance
    Good album that sounds like a Country or Bluegrass album (not surprisingly since these two genres have roots in Celtic music). Unfortunately, there are no songs in Gaelic and it's sad to see that the English have beaten pride in Gaelic roots out of the Irish. Not sure what's really Irish about this album.
  • Whaaat?

    5
    By SalamisBay
    Seriously, the first thing I did when I saw this was sit there, mouth agape saying "Whaaat? No way!" This is a very nice album. It has a mixture of mellowness touching on Country yet with the fun of Irish. Well done boys!
  • Intimate and Excellent

    5
    By mostlyunaware
    I've seen Ryan Kelly and Neil Byrne perform together in their Acoustic by Candlelight gigs, and have loved them. I wasn't sure how they could translate that intimate feel to an album, but they have. Neil and Ryan have a great chemistry together. Ryan's raw theatrical delivery is a counterpoint to Neil's sweet pop tenor. They're similar enough to slide between lead and harmony easily, but different enough to drag every nuance out of a lyric. Their love for what they're doing comes right through the speakers, and the listener is transported into their musical vision. They picked good songs, playing to each other's strengths. It's not overproduced. The arrangements fit the songs with enough drum, violin and whistle to feel "right", allowing the songs and the singers shine. This album is what I like best about Irish music. It tells stories. These are ballads that are presented with a love of country and its tradition. They pay homage to the modern legends of Irish music. The stories are of the trials of people living in an unjust world and with war and separation and other human drama. The songs and stories are beautifully presented by Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly, and "Acoustically Irish" is an impressive listen. Savor it!
  • Get this album only if you LOVE GOOD MUSIC!

    5
    By 4U2Cit
    Great job to Neil Byrne, Ryan Kelly, Nicole Hudson, Barry Kerr, Declan O'Donoghue, and anyone else involved in getting this album out! Oh my goodness, what can I say to all the talented people that worked to make this album happen, except that I will never grow tired of listening to it! I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys beautiful music with class!
  • Heavenly!

    5
    By djfrealtor
    If it were possible I would give this new album by Ryan Kelly and Neil Byrne 10 stars! What a fabulous album from two amazingly talented guys! This is a must have for everyone on your Christmas list. Well done gentlemen.
  • Yes!

    5
    By BEH200
    Ryan and Neil knocked it out of the park with this one. Their "Accoustic by Candlelight" gigs are absolutely wonderful. I ordered the CD and couldn't wait for it, so I bought the download. It delivers beyond my wildest expectations. Intricate yet oh so comfortable, it really showcases their beautiful harmonies and the "color" of their individual voices. I played it once last night, and I thought I was reading while it played. I wasn't reading at all. I was taking in every note, instead. Can't wait to get back to it. Just brilliant, guys!
  • Magical!

    5
    By Cathy _G
    Ryan Kelly and Neil Byrne are two very talented and amazing people. This album makes you feel like your in a pub listening to them. Their voices are so magical. Such a talent they are. This is an album that has been a long time coming!! Thank you Neil and Ryan!!
  • Acoustically Irish

    5
    By CelticHeartBeat
    Couldn't wait for the CD to arrive so I just had to download the mp3 version! Love it!! Already listened to it twice and I have a feeling I'll be listening to it for days, months, even years! My new favorite, by far!! Only wish it had their version of Wagon Wheel on it, but hey, that gives them something to put on the next one!! Great job, lads! (Declan and Nicole as well).
  • TeamABC

    5
    By Neta Kaye
    The long awaited album is beyond Amazing! Acoustically Irish ... I LOVE it! Thanks so much to Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly for all the hard work and getting it out to us Fans!