Hal-An-Tow Songs of the Six Nations

Track Listings

1. Ma Zadig a Ma Mamm

2. Arrane Saveenagh

3. Casadh an Tsúgáin

4. Lisa Lan

5. Sliabb Na Mban

6. Delyow Syvy

7. Oran Chaluim Sgàire

8. Pa Oan Bihan Bibanning

9. Bendir Solo

10. Bean Phaidin

11. Yn Foldeyr Gastey

12. Diougan Gwench'lan

13. Chan E Caoidh Mhic Shiridh

14. Davydd y Garreg Wen

Hal-An-Tow Songs of the Six Nations,Sandra Reid & Randy Crafton,Lyrichord Discs Inc.,Contemporary Instrumental,New Age,New Age / Meditation

Tracks:

Ma Zadig A Ma Mamm
Arrane Saveenagh
Casadh An Tsugain
Lisa Lan
Sliabh Ma Mban
Delyow Syvy
Oran Chaluim Sgaire
A Pa Oan Bihan Bihannig
Bendir Solo
Bean Phaidin
Yn Foldeyr Gastey
Diougan Gwench'lan
Chan E Caoidh Mhic Shiridh
Davydd Y Garreg Wen

Album Description

Hal-An-Tow features the extraordinary voice of Canadian singer Sandra Reid, and the sensitive world-percussion accompaniment of Randy Crafton.

This is a rare collection of songs sung in the original languages of the six modern Celtic nations. The ancient and timeless combination of drum and voice embodies the essence of these unique and soulful melodies. These songs share an uncommon passion and power to haunt, to linger and ultimately to capture the heart. Together, Sandra Reid and Randy Crafton take off on an exciting now age tangent offering the listener a magical tonic for the spirit.

With her soaring and powerful voice, Sandra Reid is one of the few singers performing in all six of the modern Celtic languages. Randy Crafton is known through his own work, and recordings and performances with Glen Velez and as a virtuosic frame drummer and world musician.

Traditionally, these songs are sung unaccompanied. In the past, art singers have paired well with pianists and harpists. In her collaboration with Randy Crafton, Sandra is experimenting with an ancient tradition, that of coupling the voice with the drum. This is an especially exacting challenge for the percussionist, as the rhythmic pulse of many of the traditional songs is defined by the poetic meter of the individual text.

Randy Crafton brings to this partnership manifold talents and expertise from his extensive background in world music traditions. Together, Sandra and Randy take off on an exciting "now" age tangent offering the listener a magical tonic for the spirit.

Customer Reviews:

Quite moving.......2005-05-15

The songs are so wonderful they take you away. The music on this album is so visual it would really be amazing in a movie. A Ridley Scott movie!

beyond perfection.......1999-05-07

This is by far my favorite cd of Celtic music. It is genuinely haunting. "Arrane Saveenagh" is, I can truly say, *the* most beautiful song I have ever heard. Because the only instruments used on this cd are the voice and a smattering of drums and dulcimer, it achieves a musical purity that is often lacking in the more popular, New Age-y Celtic albums out there. This album is absolutely stunning. You will not be disappointed.

This should be a famous Celtic album.......1999-03-19

You will find no kitch Celtic music here. This is the real McCoy. It is mysterious and beautiful without having to flirt with New Age bubble-gum. Why this album is not famous is beyond my understanding. If you love 'Vas', then you will love this album. Reid and Crafton deserve to be cherished by the world music community; not only by Celtic patriots. No Celtic blood flows through my veins, so my deep appreciation of this outstanding album stems from simple recognition of musical magic.

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