Martyn Bennett (album)

Martyn Bennett is the first studio album by the Scottish Celtic fusion artist Martyn Bennett.[3][4] It was released in 1996 on the Eclectic label.[5]

Martyn Bennett
Studio album by Martyn Bennett
Released	1996
Recorded	1995
Genre	Celtic fusion
Length	70:05
Label	Eclectic[1]
Producer	Martyn Bennett
Martyn Bennett chronology
Martyn Bennett (1996) Bothy Culture (1998)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[1]

The album combines traditional Celtic music with samples and hip hop programming.[6]

Critical reception

The Encyclopedia of Popular Music wrote that the album drew "praise for [Bennett's] bold fusion of modern dance rhythms with roots music from Celtic, Asian and Scandinavian sources."[1]

Track listing

1. "Swallowtail"
2. "Erin"
3. "Cuillin (Part 1)"
4. "Cuillin (Part 2)"
5. "Deoch An Dorus (Part 1)"
6. "Deoch An Dorus (Part 2)"
7. "Floret Silva Undique"
8. "Jacobite Bebop"
9. "3 Sheeps 2 The Wind (Part 1)"
10. "3 Sheeps 2 The Wind (Part 2)"
11. "Stream"

References

1. Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Volume 1: MUZE. pp. 539–540.CS1 maint: location (link)
2. "Martyn Bennett - Martyn Bennett | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
3. "Martyn Bennett | Biography & History". AllMusic.
4. Cartwright, Garth (February 2, 2005). "Obituary: Martyn Bennett" – via www.theguardian.com.
5. "Scotland's Martyn Bennett dies". Billboard. January 31, 2005.
6. Mathieson, Kenny (September 1, 2001). Celtic Music. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306236 – via Google Books.