Released 30 years ago
Film Cuts
The Chieftains · 1996
48 min · 18 tracks · folk
Traditional Irish folk melodies intertwine with cinematic orchestrations, evoking rich narratives and emotional landscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cinematic soundscapes for daydreaming
- dynamic thematic exploration throughout
- rich narratives in every track
- wave-like pacing that captivates
- evocative melodies for storytelling
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- dislike instrumental music experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Film Cuts' arrived during The Chieftains' established period as ambassadors of traditional Irish music. By this time, they had already garnered multiple Grammy Awards and collaborated with a variety of artists across genres, solidifying their reputation. This album further showcased their versatility by adapting their signature sound to film scores.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bothy Band· Altan· Lúnasa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rob Roy: O’Sullivan’s March 4:07
- 2 Circle of Friends: Dublin 2:33
- 3 Circle of Friends: Air / You’re the One 3:54
- 4 Treasure Island: Opening Theme 1:02
- 5 Treasure Island: Loyals March 1:52
- 6 Treasure Island: Island Theme 2:31
- 7 Treasure Island: Setting Sail 2:38
- 8 Treasure Island: French Leave 1:50
- 9 Treasure Island: Blind Pew 2:10
- 10 Treasure Island: Treasure Cave 2:14
- 11 Treasure Island: The Hispanola / Silver and Loyals March 3:08
- 12 Barry Lyndon: Love Theme 3:33
- 13 Tristan and Isolde: Love Theme 2:17
- 14 Tristan and Isolde: The Falcon 1:38
- 15 Tristan and Isolde: The Departure 3:25
- 16 The Grey Fox: Main Theme 6:05
- 17 Far and Away: Fighting for Dough 2:05
- 18 Ireland Moving: Ireland Moving / Train Sequence 1:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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