Whispering Grass is taken from the album Like an Old-Fashioned Waltz which I don’t ever get tired listening. She was the voice describe by Judy Collins as ‘like golden silver’. I ‘discovered’ her music late. I think it was Mary Fahl the former singer of October Project who cite her as a primary … Continue reading »
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Happy New Year!
I can’t believe it’s only been several months since I last greeted you all a happy New Year! Now it’s going to be 2011. I am excited about what the year will bring. And yes we will have Celtic artists featured here. I will publish the interview I did for Sue Aston. That’s going to be next week. … Continue reading »
Ark by Brendan Perry and Mary Fahl’s Gravity(Tentative Album Title)
I spent my late teens listening to World/Medieval/Celtic/Fusion duo Dead Can Dance . I admit it’s the voice of Irishman Brendan Perry that really got to me. It’s a haunting baritone that reminds you of quiet walks on a cemetery during a faintly windy night. I almost own all of Dead Can Dance album (on … Continue reading »
Tour Dates and Releases!
New Song Johnny and June by Mary Fahl Great News! Mary Fahl’s new song is now available for listening in her official website. Johnny and June is a narrative song about a young man’s plight-our modern day Romeo. Always expect romance, suspense, and even visions of a grand scale when Mary dabbles into lyric writing. … Continue reading »
Mary Fahl Kicks Off May Concerts
Sleepthief posted October Project’s Bury my Lovely video in Facebook yesterday. Which in turn made me curious about what Mary Fahl is doing these days. Well, her official site posted schedules for concerts which will be held in May. Great to those who will get their tickets early and who are around the area where … Continue reading »
Mary Fahl House Concert..at Last!
Got this message from Chris Cline : I noticed that you posted about Mary Fahl’s touring back in June. I thought you might be interested in publicizing her first-ever House Concert. I’ll be hosting her at my place in Media, PA (just outside Philly) on 12/12. Full details here: http://bit.ly/1ghMtc Facebook Event page here: http://bit.ly/4qI5T Thanks. … Continue reading »
Have You Seen This Mary Fahl Video?
I got this one uploaded by This Year’s Model. It says: Mary Fahl Performs “Going Home” at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River, MA on May 9, 2009. Accompanied by Glenn Patscha and Byron Isaacs. Wow she is still out there performing beautiful music. I should say that she is looking more … Continue reading »
October Project…. Still Haunts Us
Is e ‘n cadal fada ni ‘n t-iomradh teth. Long sleep makes hot rowing.-Old Scottish Proverb. In 1996, Sony Music killed the career of the most promising, most talented band ever to grace the face of music. I remember when my friend Hannah who told me she kept a copy of October Project‘s debut album … Continue reading »
Mary Fahl’s Poignant Track Going Home
American singer Mary Fahl gained considerable amount of cult following as October Project’s lead vocalist.The band’s music possesses lush , somewhat haunting melodies, superb harmonies and intricate arrangements . But it was Fahl’s voice, a dark, souring contralto that defined the band’s identity. It could have been a god’s voice crying from heaven. Two albums … Continue reading »
Mary Fahl’s The Other Side of Time
I am down with a mild flu. I am in and out of bed getting water and playing my music on minimum volume. Been listenign to The Other Side of Time by Mary Fahl. I like this album in a sense that it is a fusion of different genres of music. You find Celtic, Jazz, … Continue reading »
Upcoming Mary Fahl Tour Dates
For fans of October Project and Mary Fahl‘s solo project,you can check out her upcoming appearances here. It has been a long time since she released her debut album The Other Side of Time, followed by a track by track take of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon titled From The Dark Side Of … Continue reading »
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Mary Fahl’s kick ass take on a Pink Floyd Album:She is a Goddess!
Although this album is not necessarily Celtic , Mary Fahl possess a voice that crosses genres.She has a distinctive atmospheric vocals that can bring to mind images of medieval castles and haunted monasteries. Mary Fahl has the ‘it’.I am not a Pink Floyd fan and I would never even spend a buck on their album … Continue reading »
