5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Haunting, May 15 2009
By jannielane - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mariage Anglais (Frn) (Audio CD)
Marions les roses has haunted me for years, apparently since 1975. I had this album on vinyl close to 30 years ago, but it disappeared at some point, and although I remembered the name of the song, Marions les roses, I had forgotten the name of the group. After some research, I am thrilled to have rediscovered Malicorne and will willingly pay $40 and wait up to a month for a CD version. Le Marriage Anglais will be worth every penny.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vive les Baba Cools! Vive la France!, Mar 22 2008
By James B. Whitney "mannaz" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mariage Anglais (Frn) (Audio CD)
Simply put, this is one of the best recordings of French medieval music. If you like medieval music get this disk without delay! It is obvious that Gabriel Yacoub and company love this music and play it with such tender passion it is almost as if they were making love to their instruments.
For those not familiar with Malicorne, they are a bit like Pentangle without the jazz and blues influence. Traditional instruments, along with guitar and tasteful percussion transport the listener to a magical sanctuary where one may meet the Ancestors of the Foretime. The singing of Gabriel and his wife are perfect beyond description. This is timeless stuff and sings directly to the human soul whether or not one speaks French.
Get this cd and Colin, which are Malicornes' firt two recordings and their most traditional. You really cannot go wrong with this disk. Vive Malicorne!