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to record together . Stranger still is that Bob Ezrin who has produced some of the heaviest artists in rock ( Alice Cooper , Deep Purple , Kiss , Pink Floyd & many more ) ended up spearheading the 13-track album . Amazing that a chance meeting lead to this compelling and unique collaboration . Backed by some of the finest session players in the world One is one heck of an instrumental exploration . The mood of One runs the gamut from spirited to serious versions of traditional songs mixed in with originals . The animated dueling fiddles alone would be enough to carry this platter but some of the unorthodox studio approaches add to the dynamic of One . Listen for the distorted electric guitars on the feisty “ Fiddler ’ s Despair ” or two players on one piano for the pretty “ Pastiche Anne ” or the unusual percussive elements on the engaging “ Joyous Waltz .” In addition Natalie in a first time lead vocal performance sings the haunting

Watch a video for “ Fiddler ’ s Despair ” by Natalie MacMaster

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