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For his third solo album - Foxlight – the acclaimed singer Iarla Ó Lionáird delivers an impassioned and sublime set of personal songs, combining the twin urges to write more new material and yet also work with an intriguing set of collaborators. Ó Lionáird began writing new songs, secluding himself in his home studio on Herdman’s Hill in remote Kilkenny. Joined by guitarist and producer, Leo Abrahams, the album took shape as Ó Lionáird and Abrahams split their time between rural Ireland and Abrahams’ own studio in Bow, East London. These disparate settings and the varying tonality of the contributing artists make this a record that shimmers with versatility. Whilst rooted in certain traditions, it is also unclassifiable and refuses to be located in one genre or another. It’s one of Ó Lionáird’s most organic, naturalistic records to date. Instrumentation and layers are embedded in each song, but ultimately it’s about Iarla’s exquisite, sonically unique voice.
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Third solo album from Afro Celt Sound System mainman, blending Sean-nós, traditional folk and much more
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I had never heard of Iarla ó Lionáird until Mike Harding played the opening track of this album (The Heart of the World) some 3 months ago on his weekly BBC Radio 2 show. Through iPlayer for seven days after the show, I listened to the track almost repeatedly but afterwards had to wait nearly 3 months until the album was released to listen to that wonderful track again. For someone who struggles to communicate in his own native English tongue, I am surprised that I like this album so much - do not be put off by your man singing nearly all the tracks in Gaelic; this adds to the beauty and charm of this wonderfully crafted album and somehow adds to the sense of story telling. ó Lionáird's voice is both beguiling and hypnotic which, when coupled with the broad range of sounds and orchestration that he brings into the production, creates a musical wave that inundates both the heart and the mind. One of the discoveries of the year - thank you Mike Harding.
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Ignorant peasant that I am, I hold my hands up and declare that I have never understood the Gaelic language or, more than likely never will do. Still, that doesn't stop me from enjoying it as an aural texture and in fact find it quite soothing in many of my more relaxed `mood' moments. If you're looking for a serious bit of `chill-out' then this album will more than likely appeal to you as it did me. Many of the `folk' world will know Iarla O'Lionaird having been the vocalist in the Afro Celt Sound System but here, accompanied by Leafcutter John, Simon Edwards and Neil McColl amongst others this recording is a far more relaxed affair. Utilising the main framework of Leo Abrahams electric guitar, piano, effects and programming the project might appear at first to be an indulgence by O'Lionaird but repeated listening will be justly rewarded by those who enjoy their `folk' music with a bit of class.
PETE FYFE
PETE FYFE
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Well, I certainly didn't recognise the name, but as soon as the phrase "vocalist with the Afro Celt Sound System" was bandied about, it was a case of oh, yes. I didn't know that he'd bunged out a couple of solo albums as well, and here comes number three, six years on from "Invisible Fields".
It's more rootsy than his day job, with the word pastoral springing to mind more than any other. There is more reflective material than there is soul stirring, although 'Glistening Fields' could bring a festival crowd to its feet. But it's the reflective material that draws you back in with 'The Heart Of The World' and 'The Dawning Of The Day' utterly beautiful in their arrangement and presentation.
If you're looking for a tear jerking lament, then you should point yourself towards 'Imeacht' and, prepare yourself for this, because I'm about to say something I never thought would cross my lips, but big props to Sara Marielle Gaup (from Norwegian act Adjagas) and her Sami yoiking on 'Daybreak'. Oh yes, people, I've entered a world of Sami yoiking. And if you don't know what it is, the I believe the University of Texas runs a course in it. There are plenty of weel kent faces helping out as well, with Mercury Prize co-nominee Jon Hopkins. Leo Abrahams, Planet Mu duo Geese and Leafcutter John.
If you're worried aboot language problems, don't be. I may be from a largely Irish background, but Gaelic remains a mystery to me. However, an inability to relate to the words (with the exception of Iarla's first song in English - `Glistening Fields') doesn't take away from the power of the music, so don't let that put you off. This is definitely worth hearing.
It's more rootsy than his day job, with the word pastoral springing to mind more than any other. There is more reflective material than there is soul stirring, although 'Glistening Fields' could bring a festival crowd to its feet. But it's the reflective material that draws you back in with 'The Heart Of The World' and 'The Dawning Of The Day' utterly beautiful in their arrangement and presentation.
If you're looking for a tear jerking lament, then you should point yourself towards 'Imeacht' and, prepare yourself for this, because I'm about to say something I never thought would cross my lips, but big props to Sara Marielle Gaup (from Norwegian act Adjagas) and her Sami yoiking on 'Daybreak'. Oh yes, people, I've entered a world of Sami yoiking. And if you don't know what it is, the I believe the University of Texas runs a course in it. There are plenty of weel kent faces helping out as well, with Mercury Prize co-nominee Jon Hopkins. Leo Abrahams, Planet Mu duo Geese and Leafcutter John.
If you're worried aboot language problems, don't be. I may be from a largely Irish background, but Gaelic remains a mystery to me. However, an inability to relate to the words (with the exception of Iarla's first song in English - `Glistening Fields') doesn't take away from the power of the music, so don't let that put you off. This is definitely worth hearing.
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