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.
Why this album works
This collection highlights Clannad's significant impact on the Celtic music scene, earning them a dedicated following that transcended genres. 'Beginnings: The Best of the Early Years' not only serves as an entry point for new listeners but also solidifies the band's legacy, contributing to the resurgence of interest in traditional Irish music during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- ethereal harmonies for introspection wave-like pacing encourages reflection haunting melodies for quiet moments
- 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
- Deep Forest· Mike Oldfield· Loreena McKennitt
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 Standout 4:33
- 4 Dúlamán Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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