Someone uploaded this awesome video(plus another). It gives us more idea what to expect from these bands! I love the hurdy- gurdy . Those two pipers really took the stage down. Marvelous!
Le Vent du Nord with Breabach - Live At CC 2010
Month: July 2010
Talitha MacKenzie and Mouth Music
Two decades have passed since the release of Mouth Music‘s debut album. This Martin Swan produced album pointed Scottish music collectors to the right direction. Formed in 1988, the band came up with eight critically acclaimed albums including EPs. Between band projects, lead singer Talitha MacKenzie already made four solo albums. The latest is Indian Summer.
According to The Daily Telegraph, Indian Summer as a “remarkable record (which) packs boundless range, and writing and performance skills to match the scholarly clout” while the BBC’s Frank Hennessey hailed MacKenzie as “one of the great voices of the world… an extraordinary artist” during a broadcast of the “Celtic Heartbeat” programme on BBC Radio Wales. Irish Music Magazine also praised the album, saying “the performances are faultless. (MacKenzie) is blessed with a glorious singing voice that’s warm and expressive.”[9]
Fraoch a Rònaigh, muran a Bhàlaigh
Fraoch a Rònaigh, muran a Bhàlaigh
Crois iar nan cliar, crois iar Sholais
Crois iar nan cliar, crois iar Sholais
Crois iar nan cliar, crois iar Sholais
Beinn Dubh Sholais, Aird a’ Bhorrain
S fhada bhuam Grìminis, Lìrinis, Càrinis…
Fraoch a Rònaigh, muran a Bhàlaigh
Fraoch a Rònaigh, muran a Bhàlaigh
Crois iar nan cliar, crois iar Sholais
Crois iar nan cliar, crois iar Sholais
Crois iar nan cliar, crois iar Sholais
Beinn Dubh Sholais, Aird a’ Bhorrain
Beinn Dubh Sholais, Aird a’ Bhorrain
Translation:
Heather from Rona, sea-bent from Vallay
Heather from Rona, sea-bent from Vallay
Western cross of the clergy, western cross of Sollas
Western cross of the clergy, western cross of Sollas
Western cross of the clergy, western cross of Sollas
Black Mountain of Sollas, Height of Morran
Far from me are Griminish, Lirinish, Cairnish…
Heather from Rona, sea-bent from Vallay
Heather from Rona, sea-bent from Vallay
Western cross of the clergy, western cross of Sollas
Western cross of the clergy, western cross of Sollas
Western cross of the clergy, western cross of Sollas
Black Mountain of Sollas, Height of Morran
Black Mountain of Sollas, Height of Morran
Lyrics translation from Wikia
P.S.
Sorry on being away. My work schedule changed and my laptop is still being repaired. I am just blogging in a little cyber cafe. I hope to keep up as much as I can.
SOS Gig Update and Laoise Kelly’s Temperamental Harp
Check out these photo’s from Leo’s Tavern. SOS Gig(Save Our Scenery Gig) featuring Moya Brennan, Frances Black and Brian Kennedy. To view the complete album, please visit this link.
Laoise and Alan Stivell
Loaise Kelly has revolutionized how harp is being played. From a rather laid back and passive reputation; the harp has taken center stage as an instrument capable of making dance tunes and temperamental playing. Catch her playing near you:
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Freshly Baked(From the Top #3 Online Music Stores)
Breabach
I admit there are three sites I constantly check when I want to know new releases. I also sum up some of the top-selling acts . Bands like Lomradh or BBC Transatlantic Sessions occupy the top spot. Find out for yourselves and take you pick from the following:
MusicScotland.com
Claddagh Records
and
All Celtic Music
Le Vent du Nord, Lunasa’s La Nua and the Julie Fowlis EPK
Le Vent du Nord continue to define borders of music never been explored before by other musicians. Not only that they create a kind of sound that appeals to both French, Irish and Breton listeners, they also transcend boundaries of what is alternative and what is traditional. Upon first listen, the band exude a kind of breezy top 40 adult contemporary rock feel…well, not until one listens carefully to the arrangements, one will realize how so much craft and thought have been poured into the recordings.
The really interesting thing about merging French and Celtic music is the way the words sound . There is a lot of sensuality to it.They help bring Québécois music (which is heavily influenced by Celtic music from both Ireland and Brittany), to the public and I think it also gave me so much insight into the kind of diverse culture Canada has. The band already released five albums.
Band members play a variety of instruments each taking turns in every arrangements.
For those who love the traditional band Lunasa, they have a new album out called La Nua . Samples of the songs can be heard on the band’s website. This is really a treat to Lunasa fans who have been thirsting for latest music coming from this one of a kind Irish band. Released last April, this is what the site has to sat about the new album:
Lúnasa celebrate the arrival of a new decade with Lá Nua (‘new day’).
After a 4-year hiatus from the studio, this highly-anticipated album came out of extensive rehearsal and recording on location in the beautiful Cooley mountains in the northeast of Ireland. This environment, rich in the history and culture of ancient Ireland, inspired much of the creativity and new writing on the recording.
Released worldwide 6th April 2010
Here is one nice video from Julie Fowlis . This is an EPK following the release of her latest album “Uam”. I love Julie Fowlis and the freshness she has brought into traditional music.
Celtic Music Fan 