Eden's Bridge - All In A Life

Sunday 1st October 2000
Eden's Bridge - All In A Life
Eden's Bridge - All In A Life

STYLE: Celtic
RATING 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 2356-3003
LABEL: SWD0235
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RRP: £14.29

Reviewed by Ian Hayter

This album is a real treat. Eden's Bridge are a band from West Yorkshire and they've already produced several albums of Celtic-style worship which have received good reviews. 'All In A Life' showcases their own original songs, and there's not a bad one amongst them. Sarah Lacy's crystal clear vocals (which put me in mind of the early Judy Mackenzie) soar over wonderful musical backgrounds. There's a hint of Iona in there from time to time - which is not surprising, given the presence of Terl Bryant on drums and percussion - but the sound is somehow simpler and clearer. The lyrics are superbly evocative and instil a sense of awe and wonderment in the midst of the everyday and mundane - "Picture Me" and "Catching The Breeze" being the most successful of a great bunch of songs which also include delightful tracks such as "More Than This", "You Bring Me Joy" and "Little Heaven". Sarah's brother, Richard, pulls the whole project together with some great keyboard playing, while David Bird and John Large do sterling work on guitars and basses. The presence amongst the guest artists of Michael McGoldrick on pipes and whistles and Richard Ford on violin also enhances the sound even further. A sleevenote remarks that "We've seen the rhythms and instrumentation flow from the lyrics." and there's no doubt that the inspiration of the Holy Spirit has made this album what it is. Listen and be enchanted.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Robert Spain in London @ 18:52 on Dec 29 2006

Having just bought this cd in South Africa whilst visiting my family and friends there I discovered the Eden's Bridge Celtic Journeys cd and I am sytruck with the beautiful harmony of voice and music that inspires the heart and mind- Praise the Lord!
Thanks for the review.



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