**1/2 Tempest
TURN OF THE WHEEL
(Magna Carta)
Led by the warm baritone
vocals and multi-instrumentation of Lief Sorbye, this Northern California
quintet marry Celtic and Norwegian folk with prog rock, using both traditional
and original tunes. The electrified folk of "The Barrow Man" gets a majestic
neo-classical synth intro from guest keyboardist Keith Emerson. Such ponderous
displays are offset by the band's wide-ranging musicianship: spirited fiddling,
animated electric guitar, and Sorbye's deftly played mandolins, harmonica, and
bodhrán. (This is available from Magna Carta, 208 East 51st Street,
Suite 1820, New York, New York 10022.)
-- Bryan Reesman
(Tempest play the Tam on April 18.)
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