- Audio CD (1 Oct 1999)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Gael Linn
- ASIN: B000002VXI
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 187,093 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Though this classic Irish traditional CD is almost twenty years old - I only acquired it very recently, and am very glad that I did. Featuring one of Irelands most able - and engaging traditional singers Maighread ni Dhomhnaill, she is backed up by her sister Triona ni Dhomhnaill, brother Micheal O Domhnaill, and multi/musician Donal Lunny and company.
The album encompasses a variety of song styles, with most having a sound pedigree in the broad corpus of Irish Traditional music. Six are in Gaelic and 4 in English.
The more I play it - the more I like it... Initially I wondered if there may be an excess of musical backing on some of the tracks, and.. dare I say it? I will...a kind of 'Easy listening', 'Eurovision' type dynamic...(eeek!) However I have now got over that - and I really like it!! The particular strengths, and vibrancy in Maighread's voice ensure that it/she isn't overcome by the strong musical accompaniment - and it actually works very well.
Nonetheless, I particularly like 'An Clar Bog Deal' agus 'An Cailin Gaelach' and similar - which are slower, and richer in a different way to some of the others - though the variety of course, is a real strength in an album like this. They are all playing in my head now (thankfully not at the same time...!). Though 'Greenwood Laddie' is still a bit of a challenge!
This album, plus the one that followed - the fantastic 'Idir na Dha Sholas', (which I have reviewed earlier) clearly highlight the musical agility, and warmth present in Maighread's vocals. Her distinctive voice soars high above those of her contemporaries, and has a richness, and a resonance that is instantly recognisable. My own feeling is that she sings best alone - (or with minimal accompaniment) where she can spread her musical wings - without any constraints...
If you like genuine traditional ('sean nos') Irish songs/singing, with an effervescent musicality - I would grab this now and enjoy...
The album encompasses a variety of song styles, with most having a sound pedigree in the broad corpus of Irish Traditional music. Six are in Gaelic and 4 in English.
The more I play it - the more I like it... Initially I wondered if there may be an excess of musical backing on some of the tracks, and.. dare I say it? I will...a kind of 'Easy listening', 'Eurovision' type dynamic...(eeek!) However I have now got over that - and I really like it!! The particular strengths, and vibrancy in Maighread's voice ensure that it/she isn't overcome by the strong musical accompaniment - and it actually works very well.
Nonetheless, I particularly like 'An Clar Bog Deal' agus 'An Cailin Gaelach' and similar - which are slower, and richer in a different way to some of the others - though the variety of course, is a real strength in an album like this. They are all playing in my head now (thankfully not at the same time...!). Though 'Greenwood Laddie' is still a bit of a challenge!
This album, plus the one that followed - the fantastic 'Idir na Dha Sholas', (which I have reviewed earlier) clearly highlight the musical agility, and warmth present in Maighread's vocals. Her distinctive voice soars high above those of her contemporaries, and has a richness, and a resonance that is instantly recognisable. My own feeling is that she sings best alone - (or with minimal accompaniment) where she can spread her musical wings - without any constraints...
If you like genuine traditional ('sean nos') Irish songs/singing, with an effervescent musicality - I would grab this now and enjoy...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Ms Ni Dhomhnaill is an excellent traditional Irish singer
22 Dec 1998
Format:Audio CD
Maighread Ni Dhomhnaill has the voice of an angel. While I like quite a few female Irish singers, she is at the very top of my list. It's unfortunate that No Dowry is her CD available outside of compliation CDs. If you love Irish Music this is a great choice.
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