Clannad [Import] [CD-single]

Clannad [Import] [CD-single]

Track Listings

1. Nil De Ina La

2. Thios Chois Na Tradomh

3. Brian Borus March

4. Siobhan Ni Dhuibhir

5. An Mhaighdean Mara

6. Liza

7. Am Toilean Ur

8. Mrs Mcdermott

9. Teh Pretty Maid

10. An Phairc

11. Harvest Home

12. Morning Dew

13. An Bealach Seo Ta Romham

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
UK budget-price compilation for the Celtic pop act featuring 13 tracks. 2002.

Tracks:

The Mummers' Dance - Loreena McKennitt
Montezuma
The Cradlesong
Nightingale - Yanni
Life In A Northern Town - Dream Academy
Zarabanda (Saraband) - Adiemus lll
Euphoria (Firefly) - Delerium
Weatherstorm - Craig Armstrong
Teardrop (Edit) - Massive Attack
Theme From Harry's Game - Clannad
Chariots Of Fire
Breezin'
Emily - Dave Koz
2 The Night - Ottmar Liebert
Beyond The Invisible
The Mystic's Dream - Loreena McKennitt

Amazon.com

For listeners with a sincere interest in the broad variety of music loosely aligned under the New Age banner, Pure Moods II will strike your ears as something less than a high-concept showcase for the genre and more as a mulligan stew of easy-listening favorites. This is not necessarily a bad thing; yet a recording marketed to the general public as a comprehensive, current, state-of-the-art overview of atmospheric music shouldn't include such ill-fitting oddities as George Benson's "Breezin'," a lite-funk relic from 1976, or "Emily" from jazz saxophonist Dave Koz. Happily, the 77-minute, 16-track sampler offers far more items of interest than irritation. It reaches back to 1983 to remind us of an ahead-of-its-time display of Celtic mysticism from Clannad ("Theme from Harry's Game"), and it both opens and closes with superb selections from one of the genre's most admired artists, Loreena McKennitt--very appropriate since, one could argue, discussions on the future of New Age should both begin and end with McKennitt's name. Despite its few warts, Pure Moods II is a good listen overall. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

No where near as good as the first.......2007-06-14

I loved the first CD, so got the 2nd one. Quite dissapointed. I thought a handful of the songs on 2 were good, such as Firefly, but overall it just seems like they threw together a bunch of songs to sell a copy of a popular CD.

Another Editorial Review.......2006-11-06

"Pure Moods was such an unexpected success that it launched a number of spinoffs and, eventually (and perhaps somewhat inevitably), Pure Moods II. Although it isn't quite as consistent as its predecessor -- George Benson's 'Breezin`' feels out of place among among these atmospheric cuts, but not nearly as much as Massive Attack's menacing 'Teardrop' -- but fans of the first will still find it to quite enjoyable, especially since it features Vangelis' 'Chariots of Fire,' Loreena McKennitt's 'Mummer's Dance' and Dream Academy's 'Life in a Northern Town,' three major oversights from the first Pure Moods. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide"

Stunning and extraordinary compilation, a must have!.......2006-09-11

What a marvelous collection of mesmerizing music this is. I have been listening to this album all week, as I can't get it out of my head. Pure Moods are one my favorite collections as they bring awareness of similar music that goes together so well. The beauty of this album is the mix of music that evokes a certain mood, while not sounding all too similar.

Starting off with Loreena McKennitt's "The Mummers Dance" a hypnotic song from the first note that sounds like time travel from ancient Byzantium to the mystic Celtic seas followed by Montezuma, one of my favorite Cusco pieces. Cusco is a duet of two German keyboard players Michael Holm and Kristian Schultze who make their enigmatic music sound very original and South American. The music is not traditional; it's a mix of outer space, new age and pan flutes. Very interesting and incredibly likable.

"Nightingale" by Yanni is just incredible, every time I have it on I almost forget I am listening to music, I simply feel it and I am always amazed at how gorgeous it sounds and whenever I hear this song it feel like the first time I am hearing it as it stuns me.

Another favorite of mine, Adiemus makes an appearance, the interesting figment is that
the language is made up by Karl Jenkins, the sounds are not meant to distract the listener from the music. It is a mix of classical and world music with great freedom of movement and is the kind of music they use in breathtaking movie soundtracks.

Delerium's "Euphoria" almost sounds like a Madonna song, is lovely and spirited with a breath of enigma. There is also "The Weather Storm" by Craig Armstrong, another strong musical piece that does sound like an actual storm of music.

"Teardrop" by Massive Attack sounds like song everything knows they heard somewhere but they don't know what it is. My favorite part is the base beat, it sounds like the human heart.

The rest of the performers from Lovely and church like Clannad which make me feel like I am in an ancient monastery listening to the monks, to "Chariots of Fire" a classic from Vangelis to wonderful and earthy "Breezing" that sounds like the first day of spring to Enigma, to me the empress of New Age. This collection is stellar and each song is a 5 star to me.

This cd makes me happy; it's relaxing, lovely, and addictive and provides great inspiration when I need it to concentrate while I work on my art. Each song has been carefully hand picked to hit the listener with a magnitude of emotion and I cannot recommend it enough to anyone who needs to sit back and be transported. The songs feel like caresses of ancient wind on the face and make me feel like I have been meditating for hours. Pure Moods is an excellent cd to pick up by someone who needs an introduction to new Age and relaxing music. So far this has been my favorite disc, but they are all lovely.

- Kasia S.

AWESOME!.......2006-09-06

If you are looking for meditation or tranquility from daily stress I recommend not only this CD, but the entire collection. I have all the Pure Moods collection and keep buying more New Age music. I feel I've invested my money in good music. I listen to pretty much anything from soft music, Rock, Salsa, Calypso to Dance-Techno music, but when I don't feel like listening to loud music, I listen to these CD collection, specially on a Sunday to reconnect with relaxation to start another heavy woking week. Also, if you like gospel, I'm sure you'll love these even though is not quite gospel music. You just reconnect yourself spiritually in this material world.

Wonderful.......2006-05-31

I bought this based on the cover, I was at a flea market and loved the purple and intersting artwork. Now I have lost the cover but know where the cd is at all times, only 4 songs are songs I could live without (11-14) the rest are wonderful, amazing and truly a joy to listen to. I will be checking out the samples of the other pure moods, to see which one I will make my own, next. A great way to relax after a stress filled day, or start the day listening on the drive to work.

Average customer rating:

A Great Introduction to Clannad
Clannad: Greatest Hits
Recycled Celtic New Age
Excellent celtic/new age selection for any collection!
Another decent collection.

Clannad: Greatest Hits
Clannad
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00003OP2L
Release Date: 2000-01-25

Tracks:

Theme From Harry's Game
Buachaill An Eirne
Skellig
Scarlet Inside
I See Red
The Wild Cry
Robin (The Hooded Man)
Coinleach Glas An Fhomhair
Lady Marian
Caislean Oir
Something To Believe In
Ta Me Mo Shui
In A Lifetime
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Turning Tide
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Now Is Here
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Customer Reviews:

A Great Introduction to Clannad.......2007-04-08

It's amazing that in current times Enya is more famous than Clannad, when in the beginning Enya was simply a member of the Clannad family. It goes to show the power of the Lord of the Ring movie series, with Enya providing elven music to the soundtrack. Clannad, and its celtic roots, is where this all began.

Enya fans might find the Clannad Greatest Hits a little too traditional, not New Agey enough. Ironically, traditional Celtic music fans might complain that there is too little Gaelic singing here, too much done in English! It goes to show the range of interest there is even in the "celtic New Age" corner of the world. For me, Clannad is just about perfect. It fits the merging of the traditional Celtic themes with the gentle soothing tones of drifting calm.

Harry's Game is the perfect place to start. This was the theme for a famous show about IRA issues. The song is short but haunting. The same is true for two other TV themes, both done for the Robin Hood BBC TV show. I loved this pagan Robin series, and have it on DVD. Robin and Lady Marian both evoke the love these two had for each other and their roots in their native traditions.

Some songs are instrumental pieces, others involve voices, but all draw you into a lilting, almost ethereal world of Celtic beauty. These aren't fast fiddle pieces that make you whirl. They are intricately crafted, delicate whispers that make you think of foggy evenings, of the drifting intertwining of the world of humans and faeries. There is longing and love, the comfort of a warm home, the security of a loyal partner.

It's always hard to choose a "best" album for any band. There are many other Clannad songs I adore that aren't in this set. Still, this is a great introduction to the band. If you don't have any Clannad CDs yet, this is a fine place to start. Learn what they're all about, and then begin expanding your horizons to other CDs. You won't be disappointed!

Highly recommended.

Clannad: Greatest Hits.......2006-07-17

I love this CD! As a huge fan of Celtic music, this CD lived up to my expectations. The soothing sounds and haunting vocals offered an ethereal quality that truly touched my spirit.

Recycled Celtic New Age.......2005-06-12

I love Celtic music and I am a fan of Clannad but this album does not do much for me. Most of the vocal pieces seem very modern albeit with Celtic themes running through them. The instrumental pieces fit my notion of "Celtic" much better.

The quality of the recordings is good but the quality of the music is fair, unless this type of fusion is what you are looking for. Then have at it.

Excellent celtic/new age selection for any collection!.......2003-12-23

Barnes and Noble, Circuit City, Cat's, Sam Goody, Best Buy, all of these stores are filled with thousands of CDs, and I find Clannad at Wal-Mart of all places? Thrilled as I am, it's still a bit of a shock. I had only seen Clannad albums online, and downloaded MP3s of their music before finding and immediately buying this collection. All who have taken any interest at all in the new age genre (those of you who will be reading this review) are already familiar with Maire Brennan, and most because of her more famous sister, Enya. Clannad seem to be in themselves legendary for international celtic music. Enya probably heads that particular genre in the mainstream, but may be bested by Maire and Clannad in talent. Personally, I prefer Clannad's music AND Maire's voice to the more symphonic Enya. The best tracks on this album seem to be the often acoustic ones, such as "Many Roads", "I See Red", "Coinleach Ghlas An Fhomhair", and others. My favorite song on the entire album is unquestionably "Skelling". A true celt talking about the viking ships and a "King of the World" suits me just perfectly. As for a comparison between Enya and Clannad, here's what I would tell you: Maire's voice is very defined, she has her very own sound, whereas Enya sounds like there are three or four of her singing. Maire's voice is stronger, louder, and definitly more personal.Clannad's music is more pop-oriented, complete with horns, acoustic guitars, keys, slow drums, etc. It's much more interesting in aspects of a rock or pop album than it is a relaxation tape, which is basically Enya's style. If you enjoy new age at all (Will Ackerman, Acoustic Alchemy) then let Amazon.com ring this one up for you right now. It's a great listen.

Another decent collection........2003-09-24

This cd, which is at least the 3rd collection of theirs, is really pretty good, but roughly the same as the others. I remember when I first got this, I expected more of an "Enya" sound, since she does have family in "Clannad". But this actually is not so much new age, as it is some traditional and pop. Alot sounds more like "The Corrs" or "Secret Garden", than it does "Enya". Still very good of course. Smooth, mellow, and mostly relaxing. One thing I don't understand is why my favorite song "I Will Find You" (Theme from Last of the Mohicans) isn't on here, or any other collection. That is only on "Banba", as far as I know. Overall this is a very nice listen, just fairly interchangable with everything else they've done.

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Amazing as always

Celtic Origins

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Customer Reviews:

Amazing as always.......2007-07-29

I have been a huge fan of the Irish vocal group Anuna for over a decade. They have hit it big now with their niche audience when their PBS special begins to air around the nation. I believe they are such an amazing ensemble, that this acknowledgment of their work is long overdue! I wasn't sure if I should purchase their recording that is at Borders, as I already own all of their recordings. They are singing all of their great songs (although they have plenty, plenty more!) on this recording, and I didn't know if it was just a compilation their past albums. If you are unfamiliar with Anuna, their music really displays a whole spectrum of sound... from the ethereal to toe tapping rhythms, and it's all filled with soaring melody and rich and lush harmony-- some of which is modern, other parts which are a modern revival and reinterpretation of medieval sound.

So back to this album-- I did buy it yesterday, and I am so overjoyed as I'm listening to it, as this is a new recording of their PBS program material recorded at the same time as their TV special was, at a church in Cleveland, Ohio. The album was recorded separately, as there is no applause after the tracks. All of the pieces are approached with the same grandeur as their originals and there is no need to refresh the material, because it is truly timeless. They have added a couple of standards to appease the masses on this recording-- Greensleeves, as well as Scarborough Fair. John McGlynn (brother to Michael-- the group's director and composer extraordinaire) also includes one of his own beautiful songs, "If All She Has is You."

If they are coming to your town, go and hear them. They open their mouths and sound just as heavenly as they are on their recordings. It is stunning and breathtaking.

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Runnin' Through the Forest
Wonderful album

Legend
Clannad
Manufacturer: Bmg/RCA Records Label
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000AM6OW
Release Date: 2003-09-01

Tracks:

Robin (the Hooded Man)
Now Is Here
Herne
Together We
Darkmere
Strange Land
Scarlet Inside
Lady Marian
Battles
Ancient Forest
Together We-cantoma Mix

Album Description

Import only remastered reissue of the band's 1984 collection with new artwork features 11 tracks including 1 bonus track, 'Together We' (Cantoma Mix). Includes new sleeve notes & rare photos. BMG.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered from the Original 1/4 Inch Master Tapes. Includes Bonus Tracks and New Remixes. Booklet Has Extensive Sleeve Notes by Stuart Bailie and Rare Photos.

Customer Reviews:

Runnin' Through the Forest.......2005-09-27

Clannad are a family band made up of three siblings (the Brennans) and their two uncles (the Duggans). They grew up in Gaoth Dobhair, the Gaelteacht area of County Donegal that is also home to Altan. Enya, a sister, is also a former member - she featured on the band's 1982 release, "Fuaim".

"Legend" is the soundtrack to an old British television series called "Robin of Sherwood", and it led to a BAFTA for the group. The show, which ran for three seasons, was based on the legends of Robin Hood and was first broadcast in 1984. (The album was first released that same year). Michael Praed played Robin for the first two seasons, before moving to America to take a role in "Dynasty". (He also appeared on the album's original cover). Jason Connery, son of a well-known 007, took over the role for the third season. A fresh-faced Ray Winstone appeared as Will Scarlet, though it was Judi "Maid Marion" Trott that had me tuning in every week....

"Legend" is less traditional than much of Clannad's previous work - there's a greater use of 'modern' instruments and there are definite moves towards a more 'new age' sound. Although there isn't a great deal of singing on the album, this was the band's first release not to feature any vocals in Irish. Including a remix of "Together We", there are eleven tracks on the album. Most of them are around three minutes long - the exceptions being the remix of "Together We" and "Scarlet Inside" (both just over five minutes long) and "Battles" (which just makes it past the minute mark). Despite being so short, "Battles" is - for me - one of the better songs on the album - although the guitar features, the songs' focus is really on the percussion.

Aptly enough, given that Maid Marion was (ahem) my favourite character in the show, "Lady Marion" is my favourite track on the album. It's the closest in sound to a trad tune, a beutiful track featuring the harp and register. Two of the other tracks dedicated to individual characters also deserve special mentions. "Herne" is a great track, very gentle and relaxing. (Herne is said to have been a favoured keeper of Richard the Second, who now haunts Windsor Great Park. It is possible he is an 'updated' version of the Celtic God Cernonnos, and the character in the show seemed, to me, closer to this role). "Robin (The Hooded Man)", which served as the show's theme tune, is a little more acoustic and upbeat. Meanwhile, "Ancient Forest" and "Strange Land" both feature very enjoyable vocal performances.

The 'Cantoma Mix' of "Together We" stands apart from the rest of the album - it's entirely different to the original version of the song and it feels a little strange hearing something like this on a Clannad album. It is, however, very pleasant and relaxing (it's a gentle dance-type remix) and - of the song's two versions - this is the one I actually prefer.

I loved the album when it was first released and - although nostalgia may play a little part - I've been listening to it pretty often since I picked up this re-mastered version. Recommended.

Wonderful album.......2004-12-20

I don't own the remastered version (yet) but the original album has been a long-time favorite of mine. The music is very soothing and expresses that mystical mood of the British TV series about Robin Hood, which I watched religiously in the 90s.. A great album and certainly a must-have for any Clannad fan as well as fans of the Robin Hood series. I can't wait to hear the remixed version and I'm sure i will like the bonus tracks...

Celtic Moods: A Celtic Companion to Pure Moods

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Editorial Review
Celtic Moods is a good CD.
WOW!
Good CD to add to your Celtic Music Collection
Another Perspective

Celtic Moods: A Celtic Companion to Pure Moods
Various Artists , Altan , Capercaillie , Carter Burwell , Christy Moore , Clannad , Eleanor McEvoy , Leahy , Loreena McKennitt , and Eight Others
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Tracks:

Overture (Rob Roy/The Rieving Party) - Carter Burwell
Theme From Harry's Game - Clannad
Samain Night - Loreena McKennitt
Only A Woman's Heart - Eleanor McEvoy
Strange Boat - The Waterboys
Invisible To You - Mary Coughlan
The Call To Dance Medley (Westburne Reel, Andy Renwick's Ferret) - Leahy
The Gaelic Reels - Capercaillie
Sleepy Maggie - Ashley MacIsaac
The Crib Of Perches/Carmel Maloney Mulhaire's - Matt Malloy
Blackbird - Sharon Shannon
Heroine - The Edge & Sinead O'Connor
No Frontier - Mary Black
The Island - Paul Brady
Caide Sin Don Te Sin? - Altan
Ride On - Christy Moore
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Customer Reviews:

Editorial Review.......2006-11-06

"The success of the New Age compilation Pure Moods in early 1997 led to the release of Celtic Moods later in the year. Like its predecessor, Celtic Moods is essentially a New Age collection -- here, Celtic is code for mystic. A few songs, such as the Waterboys' 'Strange Boat,' adhere to the earthy spirit of Irish folk, but much of the music -- including cuts by Clannad, Loreena McKennitt, Ashley MacIsaac, Sharon Shannon, Mary Black, Altan, Christy Moore and the Edge & Sinead O'Connor -- is atmospheric and ambient, evoking the mystical elements of Celtic music. In other words, if you're looking for true Irish folk, go elsewhere -- the [sic--this?] is New Age music with vaguely Celtic overtones, and if you are a fan of that style, there's no better compilation available than Celtic Moods. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide"

Celtic Moods is a good CD........2006-03-20

Celtic Moods is a really good CD. I like it alot. But then again I like anything IRISH. I've lost this CD a few times over the years and this is probably the 3rd time I had to buy the CD and I have no regrets. My favorite song on the CD is probably Ashley MacIsaacs Sleepy Maggie. Awesome song.

WOW!.......2005-11-13

Copared to the other pure moods celtic moods brings you music from Ireland,Scotland & wales

Good CD to add to your Celtic Music Collection .......2005-09-28

I have this CD, and enjoy it everytime I get the change to hear it. I am a huge fan of Celtic music, and this is a perfect CD to add your Celtic music library. This is an album that all Celtic music fans should have. Other Celtic albums you should try out are : Scottish Moods, the Christian "Eden's Bridge" collection, and the Celtic music from Lifescapes at Target.

Another Perspective.......2005-02-15

I have to hand it to the people who compile these CD's for keeping this one real. It is an unfortunate thing that "Celtic" culture has become associated with the New Age movement. Unfortunate because so often what is referred to as Celtic sometimes is so in name only, not to mention the fact that I can't tell people about my passion for it without getting some who roll their eyes. I am pleased to say though that aside from the packaging this is a collection that passes muster as it contains artists who are no less than the genuine article. Granted, Loreena McKennit is Canadian, but she has proven a strong dedication to the genre and when coupled with the likes of Paul Brady, well, let's just say his is a tide which lifts all boats. I recommend this along with any of the Celtic Twilight series as good introductions to this style of music.

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The Best!!!!
You've heard it all before.
A must for the well rounded music collection
Well....
what a waste

The Best of Clannad: In a Lifetime
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What Will I Do
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Of This Land
Something To Believe In
Caislean Oir
Trail Of Tears
Ri Na Cruinne
Buachaill On Eirne
Sirius
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Fado
Christmas Angels

Customer Reviews:

The Best!!!!.......2007-01-04

Always and forever a fan of Clannad, and this is no exception. Ms. Brennan is fantastic.

You've heard it all before........2006-06-17

Why would I write a review about a compilation CD that I could create myself within an hour from all of the past CDs I've bought from this once great group? All good things must come to an end, and this, yet another, stab at your wallet proves that the party's over. It's been nearly 10 years since the release of the wonderful, aptly named "Landmarks" CD, so it's time to move on to other Celtic bands that have left Clannad in the proverbial dust. Save your money folks, because if you're a true OLD fan...you've heard it all before.

A must for the well rounded music collection.......2005-02-23

This is the only Clannad cd I own, but about 4 hours after chewing open the shrinkwrap and on my 4th listening of the entire cd (it arrived today in the mail), I wonder why I waited so long to find this. I had a rough day at work and listening to this cd was like sitting under a cool waterfall on a hot day (cold beer optional)

Well...........2004-06-21

...I do agree with some previous reviews: Clannad have been releasing hundreds of "best of" compilation and that's probably enough tiring!! Stop it!
BUT....this best of worths buying it cause, to me a Clannad fan since such a long time ago, it is the best ever done. So, for those approaching Clannad for the first time it s one of the best album: furhter to that there exists a Double-set with a superb chill out Cd included!
For thoise who already know Clannad...well....hope a new album will be released! We have enough of Greatest Hits Cd and such....

what a waste.......2004-04-10

This album bites. The brief interludes of prostituted classical music are the only redeeming qualities. What is with the irritating children's vocals?

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This CD will grow on you!
Beautiful Sound
Great Music
The Men In Suits Strike Again...
The best?

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Newgrange
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Northern Sky Line
Together We
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Thios Fa'n Chosta
In A Lifetime
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Amazon.com

People may argue whether or not this 19-track, 65-minute compilation qualifies as the best of Clannad, but few would argue that it showcases the Irish group's striking diversity. No question it includes some of Clannad's best-known selections, including pop-single cameos by Bruce Hornsby ("Something to Believe In") and Bono of U2 ("In a Lifetime"), plus its career-propelling "Theme From Harry's Game." It also touches on the group's beat-heavy forays into pop-rock ("In Search of a Heart," the jam-filled "Second Nature," the Fleetwood Mac-like "Northern Skyline.") The disc's most attractive feature, however, is its sampling of Clannad's varied approach to Celtic styles, performed at times with an ethereal, traditional delicacy ("Newgrange," "Ta Me Mo Shui," the Enya-like "Now Is Here"), and at other times with beguiling hints of contemporary influences (such as the faint country strains floating through "Buachaill on Eirne"). An interesting listen. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

This CD will grow on you!.......2007-03-19

Clannad has been one of the great talents of Irish music. However, if you have landed here because you love the sound of Enya, be forewarned: this particular Clannad collection does not compare very well in sound and style to say, Shepherd Moons. It's more contemporary, more beat driven, slightly 70's-ish sounding at times, without much in the way of those haunting melodies and vocals that Enya (or Loreena McKinnet) are known for (the exception being "Harry's Game"). But all in all, this is a great collection that any lover of Irish music should have. 3 or 4 of the songs are worth the entire CD.

Beautiful Sound.......2007-03-15

I have been haunted by the music from "Patriot Game" for years and have found it here. These are the authors of Harry's Game (Theme of Patriot Game) as well as the vocals on last of the Mohicans.

Beautiful haunting sounds-and I don't understand Gaelic.

The Celtic Women are a knock off of this group.

Great Music.......2005-09-26

I originally got to listen to this cd from a borrowed copy from the local library. I was never a hugh fan or Irish music until now. It is a wonderful collection and now I want more. Definately worth the money!

The Men In Suits Strike Again..........2004-04-07

Wow, there must be more Clannad compilations than actual albums by now...

I was a big Clannad fan at the end of the 80's, and picked this up for old time's sake. I was already familiar with all the songs here, which I have on cassette.

It contains many of my favourites, but I have nevertheless a few gripes with this release. I feel that it gives a slightly skewed picture, being somewhat narrow in scope with regards to the selection of tracks. Only four albums are represented here, from Clannad's substantial discography, with the emphasis being upon two (which happen to be my personsal favourites), Magical Ring and Macalla. This is a 19-song compilation, but those two albums provide 13 of the songs, which seems a little over the top. Indeed, 60% of Magical Ring, and 70% of Macalla is to be found here, which must surely lessen the incentive in new fans to buy the actual albums, which would be a shame.

The compilers could at least have chosen a track or two from Fuaim, Atlantic Realm, and Anam, without straying far from the concept of showcasing this particular stage in Clannad's history. It would also give more of a notion of where they came from, and in which direction they headed after their decidedly dodgy album, Sirius.

I sometimes find it a better listening experience to re-programme the tracks in chronological order - it makes more sense that way. It seems silly to place Second Nature second, just because of it's name, and rather crude to follow the delicate beauty of Theme From Harry's Game, and The Fairy Queen, with the jolt into joviality that is Journey's End.

So, all in all, I would say that it isn't the best place to start, but of course the content is for the most part great stuff. There are superior Clannad compilations out there, certainly, and their classic albums, Magical Ring, and Macalla, shouldn't be missed.

The best?.......2004-02-23

Let me begin by saying that there are some great tunes here: "Seachran Charn Tsiail," "In Search of a Heart," "Buachaill on Eirne" and "In a Lifetime" (featuring U2's Bono) among them. In fact, a great deal of their stellar earlier work is represented here...and that's the problem. ONLY their earlier work is represented here. Later music, such as the beautiful "I Will Find You" and "Na Laethe Bhi" are nowhere to be found.

Tracks:

Theme From Harrys Game
Tower Hill
Seachran Charn Tsiail
Passing Time
Coinleach Glas An Fhomhair
I See Red
Ta Me Mo Shui
Newgrange
The Fairy Queen
Thios Fan Chosta

Album Description

2003 remastered reissue of the band's 1983 album with new artwork features 11 tracks including 1 bonus track, 'Coinleach Glas An Fhomhair' (Cantoma Mix). Includes new sleeve notes & rare photos. Slipcase. BMG.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered from the Original 1/4 Inch Master Tapes. Includes Bonus Tracks and New Remixes. Booklet Has Extensive Sleeve Notes by Stuart Bailie and Rare Photos.

Average customer rating:

Beautiful and memorable; lyrical and melodious
another favorite album from Clannad
Celtic strands...
Trite and disingenuous
"I Will Find You"-Last of the Mohicans isn't the only hit!

Banba
Clannad
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music

New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music

Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music

Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music
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Anam
Lore
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Fuaim
Landmarks

ASIN: B000002IW0
Release Date: 1993-06-15

Tracks:

Na Laethe Bhi
Banba Oir
There For You
Mystery Game
Struggle
I Will Find You (Theme From The Last Of the Mohicans')
Soul Searcher
Caide Sin Do' N Te Sin
The Other Side
Sunset Dreams
A Gentle Place

Amazon.com

Though not their best effort, this 1994 release from Clannad is very good. It has a strong pop orientation, tinged with the Celtic influences that have always been a hallmark of Clannad's music. Those songs where these influences are strongest are also the strongest songs on the album; "Caide Sin Do'n Te Sin" is especially memorable, and "Na Laethe Bi" and "Banba Oir" are strong efforts as well. Of the more pop-flavored material, "Sunset Dreams" and "The Other Side" are probably the best. Banba also features "I Will Find You", which Clannad recorded for the 1992 film version of "Last of the Mohicans". --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful and memorable; lyrical and melodious.......2005-11-26

I bought this CD when it first came out and to this day it remains one of my all-time favorites. Some of the songs are hauntingly beautiful. I love the lead singer's voice.

another favorite album from Clannad.......2003-07-12

after I finished a review of "Anam", I start to write this
this is very first album I got (borrowed from my fd)
when he played on his player, I can feel how romantic and harmony it is
after that, I went to record store, but I have no luck of this (I got Anam), then I keep borrowing this album
about 2 months later, I found it, and I got it
I like "There for you" and "Struggle", they sound like the early-80's British new-romantic; "I will find you", the sound really matchs the movie "The Last of Mohicans", "Sunset dreams", I've never heard Maire sounds like water flowing; "The gentle place" as the name is, sounds gentle and like flying up to top of mountain
if you're collecting Clannad's album, Anam and Banba must be collected

Celtic strands..........2003-06-17

'We are a fusion of various styles of music, growing out of a traditional Gaelic root.'
- Maire Brennan

For anyone who likes Enya, this group is important, showing both a prehistory of the solo Enya, as well as a side-development in the area of modern electronic celtic-inspired music. Maire Brennan is now the lead vocalist for Clannad, but she has also produced her own solo work.

Clannad is a family effort, having been begun by Maire and her brothers Ciaran and Paul, plus their uncles. Indeed, the similarity between the words 'clan' and 'clannad' cannot be missed. Enya is another sister, having joined the group briefly before embarking upon a solo career.

Banba achieved great popularity for the band Clannad because of the song I will find you -- this song was used in the film 'Last of the Mohicans'. It is a haunting, lyrical ballad of love and longing, of desire and commitment, doing the strains of music and love with a bittersweet that only the Celtic people seem to know how to do properly.

'Hope is your survival
A captive path I lead
No matter where you go
I will find you
If it takes a long long time
No matter where you go
I will find you
If it takes a thousand years'

Incorporating Mohican and Cherokee chants into the lyric structure, this song is truly a cross cultural experience. It reaches deep into the emotive part of the soul.

Other songs on the album are variously in English and Gaelic, including the beautiful and interesting Na Laethe Bhí and Banba ý"ir, both of which have interesting cadences and can inspire feeling despite being in a foreign language. (My family lineage having Scottish roots, I am no stranger to Gaelic, but even so these are unfamiliar, perhaps made the more beautiful as I can ascribe my own meaning to them).

Banba was released in 1993, twenty years after the group got its start. The previous year, Anam had been released with a track entitled 'Harry's Game', which again was from a motion picture, 'Patriot Games'. The music on both of these CDs are consistently Clannad, which is to say, beautiful, melodious, celtic-inspired gems.

The other CD of theirs in my collection, Fuiam, dates back to 1982. At this time, Enya had not yet struck out on her own, and she and her husband Nicky Ryan were still an integral part of the group. The music shows some immaturity compared with the later work of both Enya and Clannad, but the seeds of the future greatness are here. Fuiam, which means 'sound', features Enya on keyboards and vocals for two songs.

These CDs, as indeed much of the output of this group, is a real treasure for those who enjoy various kinds of music. Prepare to be inspired.

Trite and disingenuous.......2003-04-11

Comparisons to Enya are apt; this is new-agey pop music for soccer moms. Clannad are no doubt technically accomplished musicians, but the songs on "Banba" are so saccharine, overproduced, and self-consciously folky that they're basically unlistenable.

There is one pleasant exception: there is genuine emotion in "Na Laethe Bhi", demonstrating that they *can* write a decent song when they put aside the formulas and clichés. But that's far from being enough to save this album.

"I Will Find You"-Last of the Mohicans isn't the only hit!.......2002-03-07

I bought this CD years ago like others for that song, but I must say that there are at least 4 other songs that I enjoyed on here. I won't say because everyone finds their own favorites. Needless to say when I'm in a Celtic mood this is own of my favorites to put on the shuffle along with "Enya" and "Yanni"

Tracks:

Ri Na Cruinne
In A Lifetime
Anam
In Fortune's Hand
The Poison Glen
Wilderness
Harry's Game (from Patriot Games)
Why Worry?
Uirchill An Chreagain
Love And Affection
You're The One
Dobhar

Amazon.com essential recording

The Brennan family and their band Clannad led the new Celtic music revolution for many years, with a string of solid acoustic albums that made them a must to hear. But with the success of Brennan diva Enya, and the popularity the band achieved as their "Harry's Game" made it into TV and movies, they have slowly turned a course toward a more popular sound, awash in layered voices, reverb, and synthesizers. Anam is the center ground between the two careers, with plenty of rootsy folk supplied by fiddle, bouzouki, guitars, and harp. And it's impossible not to like the singing of Marie and Ciaran Brennan. But the album also marks the beginning of that wash of sound that was to make them famous, so this is possibly the last truly "Irish" album they made and the first "new-Celtic" one. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

Stylistic mish-mash, incoherent.......2005-07-16

The problem with this, as another reviewer hinted at, is Clannad seems here to not know whether they want to be pop ("Love and Affection" and "In a Lifetime"), Celtic ("The Poison Glen" and "Harry's Game"), alt-country ("You're the One"), or "smooth jazz" ("Why Worry?"). It's hard to know exactly WHO will find this disc captivating.

HIGHLIGHTS:
The best known cut here is probably the best one. "Harry's Game" (from the PATRIOT GAMES soundtrack) is wonderfully ethereal as a layered wall of Maire Brennan's vocals meld perfectly with bandmate Ciaran Brennan's along with heavenly keyboard produced "oohs" and "aahs" that remind me of nothing so much as the backing vocals in 10CC's "I'm Not in Love". "Harry's" and "Ri Na Cruinne" will probably be the ones most beloved of ENYA fans. The title track is a soft peace anthem. ("when will I see/an end to destruction and woe/and how will I see/no division in my life?") "The Poison Glen" is a bit more traditional number but still mixes in rock influenced drumming, mandola, harmonica and what SOUNDS like an (uncredited) accordion.

LOWS:
"In a Lifetime" doesn't work...Bono's rocker wail sounds completely out of place amidst the more ethereal Clannad vocals and delicate harp which collides against wailing sax and almost jazz drumming. The whole thing is fraught with disaster. "Why Worry?" sounds like SADE's "Smooth Operator" with a lesser lyric.

BOTTOM LINE:
Enya fans...look elsewhere. "Harry's Game" fans...just get PURE MOODS. I don't know that I could honestly recommend this for anyone but Clannad diehards.

Sounds dated...but still has a spark........2005-05-14

I'm not new to Celtic or New Age music, but this recording doesn't seem very faithful to either of those genres. What it seems akin to is saxophone-y, lounge-y jazz of the early 90's. The time period makes sense since that's when this CD came out, but who can explain to me why a Celtic/New Age band is using saxophone this heavily?

The more atmospheric pieces (Uirchill an chreagian, Ri na cruinne) are lovely and very new-agey. I'm glad they don't provide English translations for the Gaelic, since the lyrics for the English pieces are uniformly really, really banal. For example, "Why must I worry/try not to hurry like other people/why must I worry/'cos you know yourself/that is not the way..." Um...okay.

Even the much-hailed "Harry's Game", which was on the Patriot Games movie soundtrack, doesn't really work as a song on its own--it goes better with dramatic things happening on-screen. And once you realize the chorus is nonsense syllables ("Fol lol the doh fol the day/Fol the day fol the day"), it loses a hefty percentage of its mystery.

Maire and Ciaran Brennan are ethereal and pleasing on vocals as usual, but the duet with Bono (In a lifetime) just doesn't work; his voice belongs to another genre, and the contrast is more dysfunctional than interesting. Bridin Brennan's occasional male backup vocals go with the women's voices much better.

This is just such an odd patchwork. "You're the one", a cheerful love song, even verges on a country sound; how many directions do they think they can profitably veer in on one CD? Overall nothing seems to unify this CD except the Brennans' voices and the sporadic intrusion of the saxophone. Die-hard Clannad fans will want this one, but no one else. One listen to this was plenty for me. I think I'll try to sell it.

This CD Has Soul!.......2004-06-15

Many tracks including "Poison Glen" transport one into another more soulful world. What a fresh sound this band has...unlike any other. Vocals from the lead singer are the strength of the group.

one of the album makes me cry!.......2003-07-12

I don't know Gaelic at all (actually I am an Asian from HK)
I borrow Banba from a fd of mine, I liked that (read the recommendation of that) and I run out to record store without hestitate, there are only 2 I found in the record store: Anam and The Magical Gathering, then I got both
once I played this, I am really blown away, I am really appreciated how good the sound in "The poison glen" and "Harry's game", they are really good
but the last 4 of the album are.....
You're the one and Dobhar should be consider as one, when I played these first time, I can't help myself...I cried
then I have no word to discribe how good this album be

Exquisit I tell you........2002-05-21

Don't listen to the negative reviews on this album. Anam is a beautiful CD with a very jazzy twist but still has that Celtic sound.

Anam is Gaelic for 'Soul' and the album title was perfect because the music touches your soul.

Ri Na Cruinne opens this CD with a bang. It's a very haunting song with haunting vocals, ambient keyboards, and thundering beats. This is a song to play on a trip through the mountains on a cloudy evening. In A Lifetime features a duet with U2 frontman Bono. It's a very jazzy song that will make you feel good. IAL is also available on the 1985 album Macalla. One of my all-time favorite duets. The title track is very much like Ri Na Cruinne only more serene and dreamier. I played this song when walking through the colorful gardens on a cloudy evening and I was in total bliss because this song blossoms with beauty, soul, and magic. We head into much more upbeat territory with the Celtic/jazz fusion of In Fortunes Hand. This song is very upbeat with a bit of a pop/jazz/Celtic sound. The Poison Glen is more laid back with beautiful vocals and acoustic guitars with snares. This song is much more Celtic with an accordian. Wilderness is a pleasant acoustic guitar instrumental. Theme From Harrys Game is a very haunting song with a sort of Medieval twist. This song is beautiful but nothing like the next song. Why Worry made this a CD worth buying multiple times. It's a very warm, jazzy song with awesome keyboards, and beatiful chants. I love how the song becomes dark and misty towards the ending. Uirchill An Chreagin is ambient keyboards and gorgeous vocals to make a song to enjoy on a sunny or cloudy afternoon. Love And Affection is more rock oriented with a more upbeat yet moody sound. The song kind of breaks down towards the ending and ultimately fades into mostly ambience at the ending. You're The One is a more country oriented song with a sunny feel-good sound. Dobhar is a piano instrumental that closes this amazing CD.

This one is one of my favorite Clannad CDs in my collection. It's worth the price. I would say get this CD, it's an incredible piece of art. Well done Clannad.

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