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| 1. MaCahills Reel/Doherty's/Reel Gan Anim |
| 2. Co. Down |
| 3. Top If Off/Jig Gan Ainm/Kilkenny Jig/Alasdruims March |
| 4. Peg And Awl |
| 5. Fairy Reel/Old Torn Petticoat/Our House At Home |
| 6. Raiteachas Na Tairngreacht |
| 7. Garech's Wedding/Reel Gan Anim/Moving Bog/Cliffs Of Glen ColmCille |
| 8. Farewell Farewell |
| 9. Song Of The Chanter/Rakes Of Clonmel |
| 10. Wonder Hornpipe/Impish Hornpipe |
| 11. Beannacht O Ri Na Haoine |
| 12. Neili/Dan Sullivan's Shamrock Swing Band/Dayne Thomas's/Jazzing With Mag Leary |
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Danu are a captivating young septet with members from Waterford, Tipperary, Dublin and Baltimore, founded by whistle, pipe and bodhran player Donnchadh Gough. The group play a stunning mix of evocative, kinetic instrumentals and stirring songs on this follow-up to their first two critically acclaimed albums, THINK BEFORE YOU THINK (SHANCD78030) and ALL THINGS CONSIDERED (SHANCD78049). Debuting on this latest release is their wonderful new singer, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh. Danu are appearing at the Shaw Theatre, London on 1st November 2003
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album (their fourth) sees the departure of singer Ciaran O Gealbhain; but although the band's sound is changed, it's none the worse. His replacement is Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, and she has an amazing voice for such a petite lady -- reminiscent of Niabh Parsons, or perhaps Mary Black. Her songs (in both Gaelic and English) are among the strongest tracks. She also plays penny whistle.
Donal Clancy (formerly of Solas) likewise replaces Noel Ryan on guitar (playing in dropped D tuning as opposed to Noel's DADGAD, for those of you who are interested).
Apart from that, the mixture is as before -- wonderful, carefully arranged instrumentals and songs, by one of the best acoustic Irish bands ever. Polkas and slides round out the usual reels and jigs, and the Dubliners' John Sheahan guests on a couple of hornpipes. Donnchadh Gough's piping seems to be getting better and better, if that were possible.
One of the best releases this year. If you get the chance to see them live, don't miss it.
The total time is 51'09".
Donal Clancy (formerly of Solas) likewise replaces Noel Ryan on guitar (playing in dropped D tuning as opposed to Noel's DADGAD, for those of you who are interested).
Apart from that, the mixture is as before -- wonderful, carefully arranged instrumentals and songs, by one of the best acoustic Irish bands ever. Polkas and slides round out the usual reels and jigs, and the Dubliners' John Sheahan guests on a couple of hornpipes. Donnchadh Gough's piping seems to be getting better and better, if that were possible.
One of the best releases this year. If you get the chance to see them live, don't miss it.
The total time is 51'09".
1 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
...When my MP3 player broke down. Cracking stuff. Couple of the tracks not quite my scene, but hey...
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
New singer, same brilliance
21 Oct 2003
Format:Audio CD
This album (their fourth) sees the departure of singer Ciarán O Gealbháin; but although the band's sound is changed, it's none the worse. His replacement is Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, and she has an amazing voice for such a petite lady -- reminiscent of Niabh Parsons, or perhaps Mary Black. Her songs (in both Gaelic and English) are among the strongest tracks. She also plays penny whistle.
Donal Clancy (formerly of Solas) likewise replaces Noel Ryan on guitar (playing in dropped D tuning as opposed to Noel's DADGAD, for those of you who are interested).
Apart from that, the mixture is as before -- wonderful, carefully arranged instrumentals and songs, by one of the best acoustic Irish bands ever. Polkas and slides round out the usual reels and jigs, and the Dubliners' John Sheahan guests on a couple of hornpipes. Donnchadh Gough's piping seems to be getting better and better, if that were possible.
One of the best releases this year. If you get the chance to see them live, don't miss it.
The total time is 51'09".
Donal Clancy (formerly of Solas) likewise replaces Noel Ryan on guitar (playing in dropped D tuning as opposed to Noel's DADGAD, for those of you who are interested).
Apart from that, the mixture is as before -- wonderful, carefully arranged instrumentals and songs, by one of the best acoustic Irish bands ever. Polkas and slides round out the usual reels and jigs, and the Dubliners' John Sheahan guests on a couple of hornpipes. Donnchadh Gough's piping seems to be getting better and better, if that were possible.
One of the best releases this year. If you get the chance to see them live, don't miss it.
The total time is 51'09".
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Irish music as good as it gets
3 Jun 2004
Format:Audio CD
Danu is an Irish traditional music group based in Co. Waterford, made up of seven young musicians from counties Waterford, Dublin, Kerry and Donegal. Their third album is a vibrant traditional affair of instrumentals and songs, all skilfully arranged using a wide array of instruments like accordion, fiddle, guitar, uilleann pipes, whistles, bouzouki and bodhran. The medleys move along at an urgent pace, each member taking turns to strut their stuff, while Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh's singing is as sweet and attractive as it comes. Tommy Sand's "County Down", the North American "Peg and Awl", Richard Thompson's "Farewell Farewell" (made famous by Sandy Denny), and various Gaelic songs have a delightful poignancy, while the many instrumentals are bright, energetic and joyful. It is clear that this very cohesive band is steeped in tradition and enjoys being so. Delightful.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Excellent New Album
22 Oct 2003
Format:Audio CD
I recently saw this new incarnation of Danu with Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh live at a music festival. If you like traditional Irish music, an act not to be missed. I purchased the album then and I have not stopped listening to it since. Amhlaoibh adds an exciting new dimension to the band with her beautiful voice. Before this album Danu was an excellent Irish band. With this album, it enters the ranks of the great Irish bands.
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