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Just Another Day A native Nova Scotian, Dan McKinnon has produced an album the likes of which you don't hear that much any more. With the concentration on alt-folk, alt-country, contemporary this and nouveau that, it's refreshing to hear an old-fashioned traditional singer-songwriter. In the most positive of ways, Dan McKinnon's songs and style are reminiscent of Stan Rogers's work. And that is a good thing. Paul Mills's traditional acoustic production style (he was Stan's producer) adds to that observation and greatly to the success of the songs, showcasing Dan's strong, enthusiastic voice.
Just Another Day is a pleasure to
listen to. It harks back to the fundamental core of that
definition of "folk music" we are all so eager to debate. A very
solid and enjoyable piece of work.
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Fields of Dreams and Glory I consider it high praise when I say that this CD could pass for folk music, in the sense that the songs are burnished to that patina with intimacy and universality. This CD should be in everyone's library. - Rich Warren, Sing Out! Spring 2006.
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Wandering Days |
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Minstrel in the Rain
Dan
McKinnon's latest album is a fine showcase of his rich voice and
careful renderings of traditional songs and new compositions.
"Jessie Munroe," arranged by McKinnon, is from the Helen
Creighton collection of Nova Scotian folk music, as are most of
the traditional songs on the album. Besides the singer's
beautiful, clear baritone voice, the melody is well served by
McKinnon's sensitive guitar playing….
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Minstrel in the Rain |
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Songs From the Hearth
McKinnon's smooth baritone voice seems simply built for the
ballads he sings, and the emotion he brings to each piece sets
them apart from the rest of the crowd. Ear-pleasing melodies are
common to all of his work, and the lyrics to his original songs
are thought-provoking and from the heart. If it's a fireside
session you're looking for, Dan McKinnon is your man.
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From the Hearth/ Change for the Better |
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Chasing Sunsets McKinnon's guitar style is wonderful, and quite expressive, as is his voice. The arrangements and tunes to all of the songs blend well, and provide the perfect setting to McKinnon's powerful lyrics. - Cheryl Turner Rambles Magazine
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Between Wind & Water McKinnon's singing and songwriting styles demand comparison to the late, great Stan Rogers -- if McKinnon isn't a Rogers fan, I'll be very surprised. And, while he's no replacement for Stan, he's a fair enough successor -- he's surely on the right path. The stories on Between Wind & Water certainly help keep a culture alive in our hearts. – Tom Knapp, Rambles: 14 July 2001
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