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Track Listings
| 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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Amazon.co.uk Review
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
From Amazon.com
Bodhran and kora? Talking drums and uilleann pipes? Echoing ancient trade roots from a thousand years ago, Sound Magic reunites two seemingly disparate music traditions in a contemporary setting, reaching for a dance-oriented but spiritual hybrid that takes on a life of its own. Producer Simon Emmerson assembles some noteworthy artists including Ayub Ogada, Davy Spillane, Manu Katche, Caroline Lavelle, John McNally (of the Pogues), Iarla O Lionaird, and Masamba Diop to create evocative, clubby grooves that also incorporate samples and flavors from Armenia and the East. With its multi-layered rich textures, Sound Magic grafts cultural respect and urban hipness for the global village of the nineties. --Derek Rath
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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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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
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Published 16 months ago by Dr. Robert D. Williamson
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 17 months ago by Luis Pueyo Cortes
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
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
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
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
The best music in the world!
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