The Best of Clannad [Import]

The Best of Clannad [Import]

Track Listings

1. Theme from Harry's Game

2. New Grange

3. Caislean Oir

4. Bridge (That Carries Us Over)

5. Something to Believe In

6. Seanchas

7. Closer to Your Heart

8. Let Me See

9. I Will Find You (Theme from "Last of the Mohicans")

10. Robin (The Hooded Man)

11. Rina Cruinne

12. There for You

13. In a Lifetime

14. Other Side

15. Fado

16. Loch Na Cailli

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Budget price compilation featuring 16 of the Celticmusic mainstays best tracks, 'Theme From Harry's Game', 'New Grange', 'Caislean Oir', 'Bridge (That Carries Us Over)', 'Something To Believe In', 'Seanchas', 'Closer To Your Heart', 'Let Me See', 'I Will Find Love (Theme From Last Of The Mohicans)', 'Robin (The Hooded Man)', 'Rina Cruinne', 'There For You', 'In A Lifetime', 'Other Side', 'Fado' & 'Loch Na Cailli'. Paradiso. 2001.

Tracks:

In A Lifetime
Theme From Harry's Game
I Will Find You (Theme From The Last Of The Mohicans)
What Will I Do
Almost Seems (Too Late To Turn)
Both Sides Now
Robin (The Hooded Man)
Newgrange
Of This Land
Something To Believe In
Caislean Oir
Trail Of Tears
Ri Na Cruinne
Buachaill On Eirne
Sirius
A Dream In The Night
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?

Average customer rating:

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

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Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002X0N
Release Date: 1997-01-28

Tracks:

Newgrange
Second Nature
Closer To Your Heart
Seachran Charn Tsiail
Ancient Forest
Now Is Here
Something To Believe In
In Search Of A Heart
Buachaill On Eirne
Northern Sky Line
Together We
Ta 'Me Mo Shui
Blackstairs
Indoor
Thios Fa'n Chosta
In A Lifetime
Theme From Harry's Game
The Fairy Queen
Journey's End

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 Harry's Game
Closer to Your Heart
Lady Marian
Newgrange
Mhorag's Na Horeallaidh
Nil SLa
Caislean r
In a Lifetime
Now Is Here
Na Buachailli Alainn
Down by the Sally Gardens
Dulaman
Robin (The Hooded Man)

Album Details

13 Track Compilation of Clannad's Best Known Tunes. Includes 'theme from Harry's Game', 'newgrange', 'in a Lifetime', 'robin' and Many More.

Customer Reviews:

Good music by Clannad but collection number ..........2000-06-19

This collection of Clannad is just one of the many collection albums that are available of Clannad. It has been one of the first collection albums, which has been re-released several times.

It contains both songs from Clannad earlier period (before 1982) and there second period (between 1982-1991), which means it includes both tradional folks songs as the more pop oriented songs like "In A Lifetime".

Tracks:

Theme from Harry's Game
Newgrange
Caislean Oir
Bridge (That Carries Us Over)
Something to Believe In
Seanchas
Closer to Your Heart
Let Me See
I Will Find You (Theme from "Last of the Mohicans")
Robin (The Hooded Man)
Rina Cruinne
There for You
In a Lifetime
Other Side
Fad
Loch Na Cailli

Album Description

Budget price compilation featuring 16 of the Celticmusic mainstays best tracks, 'Theme From Harry's Game', 'New Grange', 'Caislean Oir', 'Bridge (That Carries Us Over)', 'Something To Believe In', 'Seanchas', 'Closer To Your Heart', 'Let Me See', 'I Will Find Love (Theme From Last Of The Mohicans)', 'Robin (The Hooded Man)', 'Rina Cruinne', 'There For You', 'In A Lifetime', 'Other Side', 'Fado' & 'Loch Na Cailli'. Paradiso. 2001.

Customer Reviews:

Alternate title for "Magic Elements".......2002-05-12

Made in BEL in 2001, Serial# PA-775/2, Playing Time 63:53