Clannad 2

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Here on their second long player, Clannad 2, the family band from Ireland's county Donegal is at their finest. Anchored by the lovely haunting vocals and harp of Maire Ni Bhraonian, with deft backing instrumentation and harmony from her two brothers and twin uncles, Clannad makes deliciously mournful folk rock of traditional tunes. While synthesized New Age territory has become their stock in trade through the group's evolution, the band's early sound puts them in the beloved peer group with the likes of Planxty, Fairport Convention, the Incredible String Band, and Steeleye Span. Whistles, electric piano, mandolin, and guitars form the framework for 11 stunning pieces, sung in Irish and complemented by surprisingly tasteful flute leads. Clannad 2, highly recommended, is gently psychedelic Britfolk with a dark medieval undercurrent. --Paige La Grone

Tracks:

An Gabhar Ban
Eleanor Plunkett
Coinleach Ghlas An Fhomair
Rince Philib A'Cheoil
By Chance It Was
Rince Briotanach
Dheanainn Sugradh
Gaoth Barra Na Dtonn
Teidhir Abhaile Riu
Fairly Shot Of Her
Chuaigh Me 'Na Rosann

Amazon.com essential recording

Here on their second long player, Clannad 2, the family band from Ireland's county Donegal is at their finest. Anchored by the lovely haunting vocals and harp of Maire Ni Bhraonian, with deft backing instrumentation and harmony from her two brothers and twin uncles, Clannad makes deliciously mournful folk rock of traditional tunes. While synthesized New Age territory has become their stock in trade through the group's evolution, the band's early sound puts them in the beloved peer group with the likes of Planxty, Fairport Convention, the Incredible String Band, and Steeleye Span. Whistles, electric piano, mandolin, and guitars form the framework for 11 stunning pieces, sung in Irish and complemented by surprisingly tasteful flute leads. Clannad 2, highly recommended, is gently psychedelic Britfolk with a dark medieval undercurrent. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Traditional Celtic music in it's purest form!.......2000-05-20

Clannad's music nowadays ahs much rock and pop music, but in this early album, Clannad did traditional music in it's purest form. The music formed a Celtic atmosphere that did not sound at all like a studio recording. It sounded like traditional music from the far countryside of Ireland. The instruments, such as the harp, whistle, and guitar, freely played and expressed the music. The Celtic feeling touched the soul! It created various moods, like the cheerfulness of "Rince Philib a'Cheoil", the mysteries of love in "Coinleach Ghlas An Fhomar" and "By Chance It Was", and the suspence of "Rince Briotanach" and "Fairly Shot of Her". The music developed a very natural Celtic setting and mood. Maire's wonderful voice strongly emphasized the Gaelic words and Celtic voice, especially in "Coinleach Ghlas An Fhomair" (which is different from the version of Magical Ring). What more can I say? This music is Celtic music in it's purest form and it transports the listener all the way to Ireland!

Excellent Celtic vocals and musicianship!.......1999-03-25

This is early Clannad, from their Celtic, peppy period. Awesome; I'd forgotten how good they can sound!! The vocals work well together -- mellow yet energizing. This and others of their early albums are well worth the seeking out!

Donegal Rocks!.......1999-02-08

Superb album from pre 'Harry's Game' period when group were a more 'Traditional' outfit, but still with modern arrangements Double Bass etc. Great vocals from Máire and playing all around.

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Clannad 2

Clannad 2
Clannad
Manufacturer: Gael Linn
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 | 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

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ASIN: B000002VWR
Release Date: 1994-09-05

Tracks:

Gabhar B
Eleanor Plunkett
Coinleach Ghlas an Fhr
Rince Philib a'Cheoil
By Chance It Was
Rince Briotch
Dheanainn Sh
Gaoth Barra Na d'Tonn
Teidhir Abhaile Ri
Fairly Shot of Her
Chuaigh MNa Rosann

Album Details

Harmonious Tones and Moving Expression of Traditional Irish and Scotish Songs with Sophisticated Jazz Influenced Arrangements.

Customer Reviews:

Clannad 2.......1999-12-05

Clannad, over the years, has changed alot as a band. They've done alot, and been together a long time. One thing that hasn't changed is their integrity, and that goes for their second ever released album, Clannad2. This album has some of the first signs of their experimentation with jazz and rock into the Irish traditional, and a passion in many of the performances that is incredible. It is a favourite of mine because of their integrity and skill, in spite of this being so early in their career. The arrangements of the pieces(which are all traditional) are fresh and full, especially for the time period(mid '70s) They helped plow the way for many other artists coming out of Ireland, such as Altan, Moving Hearts, and U2 with their "fusion" sound. This album comes highly recommended.