Beginnings: The Best of the Early Years
Clannad · 2008
108 min · 31 tracks · new age music
Ethereal harmonies and traditional melodies intertwine to create a hauntingly beautiful soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal harmonies for introspection
- wave-like pacing encourages reflection
- haunting melodies for quiet moments
- varied pacing for dynamic listening
- traditional sounds evoke nostalgia
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles over collections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, this compilation captures Clannad's early works from the late 1970s and early 1980s, a time when they were establishing their identity as pioneers of the Celtic music revival. This album showcases their signature blend of folk influences with a contemporary twist, following their breakthrough success with 'Magical Ring' and their evolving sound leading into the new age genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Enya· Loreena McKennitt· Secret Garden
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Na Buachailli Álainn 2:58
- 2 An Mhaighdean Mara 2:15
- 3 Down by the Sally Gardens 4:33
- 4 Dúlamán 4:29
- 5 Crann Úll 3:43
- 6 Rince Briotánach (Breton Dance) 3:14
- 7 Mhórag's Na Horo Gheallaidh 1:43
- 8 Thios Chois Na Trá Domh 3:05
- 9 Teidhir Abhaile Riú 2:47
- 10 An tÚll 3:07
- 11 dTigeas A Damhsa 1:23
- 12 Planxty Browne 4:17
- 13 Nil Sé'n La 4:58
- 14 Cumha Eoghain Rua Uí Néill 4:07
- 15 Coinleach Ghlas an Fhómair 5:44
Disc 2
- 1 The Green Fields of Gaothdobhair 4:09
- 2 Siúil a Rún 5:49
- 3 Bunan Bui 4:16
- 4 Mháire Bruineall 1:10
- 5 Eleanor Plunkett 2:49
- 6 Siobhán Ní Dhuibhir 4:40
- 7 Two Sisters 4:11
- 8 Bruach Na Carraige Báine 2:39
- 9 Ar a Gabháil 'n a 'chuain Damh 3:29
- 10 Éirigh Suas a Stóirín 5:10
- 11 Fairly Shot of Her 2:21
- 12 Buaireadh an Phósta 2:55
- 13 Gaoth Barra Na dTonn 2:31
- 14 Mrs. McDermott 3:12
- 15 Lá Coimhthíoch Fá'n Dtuath 3:49
- 16 An Pháirc 3:03
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