A Magical Gathering: The Clannad Anthology
Clannad · 2002
134 min · 35 tracks · new age music
An ethereal blend of traditional Irish melodies and contemporary new age soundscapes creating an immersive auditory experience.
Why this album works
This anthology is significant as it showcases Clannad's impact on the new age and Celtic music scenes, featuring iconic tracks such as 'Theme From Harry’s Game,' which became synonymous with the genre. The collection has been praised for its seamless integration of traditional Irish instruments and modern compositions, contributing to a resurgence of interest in Celtic music worldwide.
- Career context
- By the time 'A Magical Gathering: The Clannad Anthology' was released in 2002, Clannad had already established themselves as pioneers in the new age genre. This anthology serves as a retrospective of their influential career, following their previous acclaimed albums like 'Banba' (1996) and 'Lore' (2001), encapsulating their evolution in sound and style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deep Forest· Mike Oldfield· Loreena McKennitt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Níl Sé ina Lá 5:01
- 2 Thíos Cois na Trá Dom 3:05
- 3 Teidhir Abhaile Riú 2:41
- 4 Fairly Shot of Her 2:18
- 5 Dúlamán Standout 4:29
- 6 The Galtee Hunt 3:05
- 7 Siúil a Rún 5:47
- 8 Down by the Sally Gardens (live) 4:47
- 9 Ar a Ghabháil ’n a ’Chuain Damh 3:25
- 10 Na Buachaillí Álainn 2:48
- 11 Bruach na Carraige Báine 2:36
- 12 An tÚll 3:06
- 13 Coinleach Ghlas an Fhómhair 5:58
- 14 Thíos Fá’n Chósta 3:16
- 15 Theme From Harry’s Game Standout 2:30
- 16 Newgrange 4:01
Disc 2
- 1 Robin (The Hooded Man) 2:51
- 2 Now Is Here 3:36
- 3 Ancient Forest 3:01
- 4 Caisleán Óir 2:11
- 5 In a Lifetime 3:07
- 6 Almost Seems (Too Late to Turn) 4:53
- 7 Buachaill ón Éirne 3:11
- 8 Second Nature 3:22
- 9 Something to Believe In 4:49
- 10 Sirius 5:38
- 11 Rí na Cruinne 3:59
- 12 The Poison 3:57
- 13 I Will Find You (Theme From ‘The Last of the Mohicans’) Standout 5:07
- 14 Banba Óir 3:28
- 15 Seanchas 4:58
- 16 Croí Cróga 5:02
- 17 An Gleann 4:52
- 18 A Mhuirnín Ó 5:00
- 19 I Will Find You (original version) 1:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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