“The Bag-pipe is good enough Musick for them who love it; but sure it is not so good as the [flute]” – Sir James Turner, “Pallas Armata” (1683)

Isn’t a 54-minute album of uilleann pipes rarities kind of on the esoteric side? In a word: nuh-uh. Sure, it helps if you have at least some interest in the pipes, but you needn’t be an expert to appreciate both Brown’s remarkable playing and his in-depth scholarship, as evidenced in his accompanying notes

The liner notes are succinct yet they resonate with scholarship. It is clear this duo have consulted archives, listened to early recordings and absorbed the style of some of the finest 19th century players… From the very first track The Rambler’s Rest, to the final Byrn’s March/Johnny Cope this is music that is as authentic as it comes. If you are learning the pipes or an experienced player this is a must listen album.