Common Ground: Voices Of Modern Irish Music

Common Ground: Voices Of Modern Irish Music

Track Listings

1. O' Bhean A'ti - Máire Brennan

2. Mary of the South Seas - Neil Finn, Tim Finn

3. Tomorrow - Bono, Adam Clayton

4. Cavan Potholes - Sharon Shannon

5. Help Me to Believe - Paul Brady

6. On Raglan Road - Sinéad O'Connor

7. As I Roved Out - Brian Kennedy

8. Night Before Larry Was Stretched - Elvis Costello

9. Mná Na Héireann - Kate Bush

10. Whistling Low/Errigal - Donal Lunny, Davy Spillane

11. My Heart's Tonight in Ireland - Andy Irvine

12. Cathain - Liam Ó Maonlaí

13. Bogie's Bonnie Belle - Christy Moore

Tracks:

O' Bhean A'Ti - Maire Brennan
Mary Of The South Seas - Tim and Neil Finn
Tomorrow - Bono And Adam Clayton
Cavan Potholes - Sharon Shannon
Help Me To Believe - Paul Brady
On Reglan Road - Sinead O'Connor
As I Roved Out - Brian Kennedy
The Night Before Larry Was Stretched - Elvis Costello
Mna' Na H-eireann - Kate Bush
Whistling Low/Errigal - Davy Spillane And Donal Lunny
My Heart's Tonight In Ireland - Andy Irvine
Cathain - Liam O Maonlai
Bogie's Bonnie Bell - Christy Moore

Customer Reviews:

Where do we get more like this??.......2003-11-08

My husband and I both just love this CD ~ something in it's rich and varied musical geography is guaranteed to touch a chord in you! The music varies from primal to modern, alternating styles from frolicking folk songs to yearning love ballads. I can't imagine not owning this CD!!

Uncommon music.......2002-09-24

I listen to this CD at work all the time. It is different, uplifting, and never boring. In addition to a few familiar voices, this collection of modern Irish music has many songs that I humm to myself throughout the day.

An eclectic intro to Irish music.......2000-08-26

This is a great collection, both for afficianados of Irish music and those who are just beginning to build their collection. It features recordings by some of the brightest stars of Irish pop and traditional music. There are well-known names here, including Bono, Kate Bush, Elvis Costello, and Sinead O'Connor, but the best part of the CD comes with the lesser known Irish artists, like Maire Brennan (lead singer of Clannad), Paul Brady, Davy Spillane, Christy Moore, and Sharon Shannon. There's no way this CD could ever be complete - there are too many wonderful Irish artists to fit on one CD. But this is a pretty good start. They should release a sequel, though, and include some of the newer Irish artists, like Sinead Lohan and the Corrs.

A primer for modern irish music.......2000-02-08

This is probably the best album out there for people interested in the rich music culture that is Ireland. It provides a mix of modern talent, with traditional songs. And its the one irish compilation album that doesn't have the great Chieftans or Tommy Makem. (not that there is any thing wrong with those legends)

Sharon Shannon.......1999-11-23

Track 4 on this album is amazing. Sharon Shannon's talent is quite remarkable. If you can't get tickets to see her in person, this is a great substitute. The rest, well it's well worth the purchase