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Sound Magic

Afro Celt Sound System Audio CD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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It has been an extraordinary journey for the Afro Celt Sound System - one of the most innovative music collectives of its time. In that period there have been many lesser imitators and the global beat movement they pioneered has entered the mainstream.

When Simon Emmerson began to piece together the Afro Celt Sound System in 1992 he had no idea where the journey would take him. But ... Read more in Amazon's Afro Celt Sound System Store

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  • Audio CD (15 July 1996)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Real World
  • ASIN: B000007X26
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 61,637 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Saor (Free)/News From Nowhere
2. Whirl-Y-Reel 1 (Beard And Sandals Mix)
3. Inion (Daughter)
4. Sure-As-Not/Sure-As-Knot (Jungle Segue)
5. Nil Cead Againn Dul Abhaile/We Cannot Go Home
6. Dark Moon High Tide (Including Farewell To Eireann)
7. Whirl-Y-Reel 2 (Folk Police Mix)
8. House Of The Ancestors
9. Eistigh Liomas Sealad (Listen To Me)/Saor (Reprise)

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In light of everything that has happened since Sound Magic's release--both inside Afro Celt Sound System (massive global success, the sad loss of founder member Jo Bruce, a patchy second album) and outside (a whole string of bands following in their wake) it's worth taking another look at that debut album. While the Afro Celts certainly weren't the first to combine the traditional instruments of Ireland and Africa (Sin E and Kila, to name but two, were also kicking around) they were the first band with the budget and inclination to bring the musicians together. The band came together as part of the annual Real World recording week in Bath for "Sound & Magic" and it fizzes with an inspiration that seemed to desert the project when it became a "proper" band. The opening eight minutes of "Saor/Free" are still of the highest drama, a pretty definitive calling card. Bruce's drum & bass and techno driven grooves pulsate throughout, bubbling underneath the koras, pipes, whistles, percussion and wonderful vocals of Iarla O Lionard. And do you know what? It sounds like the most natural sound in the world. --Phil Udell

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DISC 11. PART A:SAOR/FREE PART B: NEWS FROM NOWHERE2. WHIRL-Y-REEL 13. INION/ DAUGHTER4. PART A: SURE-AS-NOT/ PART B: SURE-AS-KNOT5. NIL CEAD AGAINN DUL ABHAILE/WE CANNOT GO HOME6. DARK MOON, HIGH TIDE7. WHIRL-Y-REEL 28. HOUSE OF THE ANCESTORS9. EISTIGH LIOMSA SEALAD/ LISTEN TO ME PART B: SAOR

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
This CD is an excellent blend of Ancient Celtic, African and Modern music styles. The band capture something from all of the styles and mix it together in a way which has to been heard to be believed. It is both relaxing and invigorating, a superb album.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Hybrid that works 19 Oct 2003
By Andy Millward VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
As it happens, I saw the Afro Celts perform live before I heard them on CD. It was the right sequence too: live, the band's fusion of traditional styles (Irish, African and Asian) and instruments with dance music electronics melds together into a thrilling and spectacular melee.

On record, they are not quite so dynamic or exciting, but the breadth and variety of talents are on display in this shop window. This album runs deep, so take plenty of time to unpeel the layers and explore the sounds. You won't regret it!

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic album 14 July 2000
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Format:Audio CD
This album has to be heard to be believed. A great relief fromthe boy-band's and girl-band's.... this is a total sense of musicalheaven away from the popular music industry. The blend of global instruments is a masterpiece, with Larla O Lionard's vocal's making this a fantastic album. If u are sick of the popular music scene, and are looking for something alternative, buy this, it's incredible.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT !!!!
I originally bought this CD a few years ago and still think it holds up to quite a good album,
A fusion of Afro/tribal beats and celtic lilting flutes and fiddley jigs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Happy~Hippie
1.0 out of 5 stars Dull, dull, dull, dull
I bought this album on the basis of the Amazon reviews but I could'nt disagree with them more!
There's vibrant African music around and vibrant Celtic music around, but... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2011 by R. WILLIAMSON
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesante mezcla de electrónica y wold music
No aprecio especialmente ni la música electrónica ni la world music. Aún así, me ha parecido un disco divertido: interesante y disfrutable.
Published on 8 Jan 2011 by Luis Pueyo Cortes
4.0 out of 5 stars Music that stirs your spirit
I first heard Afrocelt in a little cottage on the Hebriddean island of Tiree, and the drumming especially caught me in the guts -- I wanted to dance and sing. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2009 by Sue Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars The best of global fusion music
I can remember hearing this for the first time and being blown away by its originality and the amazing musicianship. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2009 by Richard Lockyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
In my opinion the best album from this dynamic squad. Heart warming music that hits the mark and takes you on a real journey beyond physical reality. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2005 by S. H. Trusler
4.0 out of 5 stars Where to from here?
Afro Celt Sound System's first album is, as their name says, a clever and in parts quite stunning mix of Celtic & world music that garnered huge praise and success on its release. Read more
Published on 16 July 2005 by nicjaytee
5.0 out of 5 stars The best music in the world!
This msuic is truly astounding. Its revolutionary sounds hit our hearts and begin to make us remember where we came from. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2004 by "oshere26"
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