Compendium: The Best of Patrick Street
Patrick Street · 2000
65 min · 14 tracks · music of Ireland
An exuberant tapestry of traditional Irish folk melodies, woven with intricate instrumentation and spirited rhythms that invite listeners to dance.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Dream / Indiana — This track exemplifies Patrick Street's ability to blend lyrical storytelling with dynamic instrumental interplay, creating an engaging listening experience that showcases their technical prowess.
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Music for a Found Harmonium — A lively and whimsical arrangement, this piece highlights the band's unique ability to reinterpret traditional sounds, making it accessible and enjoyable for contemporary audiences.
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Jenny Picking Cockles / An Gabhrán / Jack Keane's Reel — This medley illustrates the band's skillful transitions between different tunes while maintaining a cohesive energy throughout, demonstrating their deep understanding of folk dance rhythms.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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William Taylor
The narrative shifts from a general reflection on love to a direct interrogation of loyalty and betrayal within relationships.
This pivot enhances emotional engagement by transitioning from abstract themes to personal stakes, allowing listeners to invest more deeply in the unfolding story.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walsh's Polkas 3:31
- 2 Jenny Picking Cockles / An Gabhrán / Jack Keane's Reel 3:35
- 3 The Dream / Indiana 7:00
- 4 The White Petticoat / The Kerry Jig / Katy Is Waiting 4:39
- 5 Stewball and the Monaghan Grey Mare 4:22
- 6 Rainbow 'Mid the Willows 5:35
- 7 Newmarket Polkas 3:40
- 8 William Taylor 3:07
- 9 The Set / La Cardeuse 3:13
- 10 Brackagh Hill 5:49
- 11 Killanin's Fancy / The Dash to Portobello / Anna Maculeen 5:12
- 12 Lintheads / Lawrence Common 7:43
- 13 Loftus Jones 3:33
- 14 Music for a Found Harmonium 4:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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