"Martin's writing was imaginative in its arrangements and the ensemble was delicate, expert and sensitive in its playing."

"…the West Ocean String Quartet is already fording rivers that don't even appear on most musicians' maps."

"Finely honed music cosseted by superbly talented musicians."

"Superb quartet who weld and meld classical and traditional music in entirely unexpected shapes".

"…the playing is precise and pristine, the melodies are beautiful, and the arrangements are supple and imaginative… The West Ocean String Quartet succeeds in this bridging of Irish traditional and classical music through sheer artistry as well as a sensitivity to and familiarity with the demands of each genre"

"…magnificent results…what matters is the success of the mating"

"surprise hit album of the year, sent to the four corners of the globe"

"There's only one word to describe this album - Sublime! …my record of the year… a true fusion… a truly enjoyable combination of cultures"

"magic… beautifully moving… just perfect… we run out of words for the beauty of it … another new direction for the tradition … incredibly intelligent music played with total soul… this album will be listened to and loved for years and years… we haven't heard anything like this ever …sensational and you should get it!! Now!! Rating: Four Stars"

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