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Music written for and inspired by the film of the same name. An old man, at the end of his life, remembers. Alone in his bedsit in London his mind wanders, haunted by the past, it's images of loss and isolation - growing up on the west coast of Ireland, the women he has loved, his journey to London and his harsh life as a migrant labourer. The music written for this story traces this labyrinth of memories - from the nostalgia and beauty of the traditional rural way of life to the brutality and energy of modern urban existance.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album on the strength of his other album, "Seven Steps to Mercy", although "I Could Read the Sky" is much more experimental than the earlier release. This is a real mixture of material, ambient electronica and more traditional Irish accoustic instruments.The production is excellent. The mood is generally rather subdued, but it makes excellent late-night, candle-lit listening. The varied styles are well coordinated throughout the album, they sit together well and do not jar at all, the whole package being superbly held together by that incredible voice. Definitely recommended, and will probably appeal to those who enjoy Peter Gabriel and the more mellow Afro Celt Sound System pieces.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By M. Lawrence
Format:Audio CD
The music was written as a sort of soundtrack for the book and film 'I could read the sky'. I owned the CD long before reading the book - and even without knowing the full story; you get fully engrossed in the mood of the pieces. It is 'dark' in one sense; but there is a huge amount of beauty as well. Definitely a great release and worth listening to.
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4.1 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Breathtaking
7 May 2000
By A Customer
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Wow...if you like ambient music you'll want this CD. Sinead O'Connor lends her haunting voice to a stunning Roisin Dubh and the closing live take of Singing Bird leaves you feeling blessed. Worth a good long play!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous.
4 Oct 2004
By jm
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I listened to the Afro Celts for quite a while before I bought this CD, and didn't want to compare O'Lionaird's work here with his work with the group. But comparison has only made me more impressed. This is a vastly different kind of work, obviously, and it showcases other (and more deeply interpretive, I think) sides of his wonderful voice that you won't hear in an Afro Celts CD. I love both works equally, but in very different ways. I recommend this CD to those familiar with the Afro Celts as an interesting compare-and-contrast, and to everyone in general for its simple beauty.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eclectic, ethereal, poetic.
7 Aug 2001
By "galexy3"
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I haven't seen this film, but purchased the CD based on the samples found here. This is a rich collection of haunting, poignant contemporary and traditional Irish music. The liner notes contain lyrics, a small realworld catalog of music, and beautiful black and white images by photographer Steve Pyke.
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