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Harvest Storm

Altan · 1992

45 min · 13 tracks · world music · music of Ireland

A vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish melodies woven with contemporary sensibilities and heartfelt instrumentals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • wave-like pacing and flow

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, 'Harvest Storm' was Altan's third studio album, following the success of their previous releases. At this point, they were establishing themselves as a leading force in Irish traditional music, blending classic tunes with modern influences that appealed to a broader audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Lúnasa· The Chieftains· Clannad

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Pretty Peg / New Ships A Sailing / The Bird’s Nest / The Man From Bundoran 3:37
  • 2 Dónal agus Mórag 4:27
  • 3 King of the Pipers 3:08
  • 4 Séamus O’Shanahan’s / Walking in Liffey Street 2:33
  • 5 Mo Choill 4:10
  • 6 The Snowy Path 2:12
  • 7 Drowsy Maggie / Rakish Paddy / Harvest Storm 2:57
  • 8 ’Sí Do Mhaimeo Í 2:50
  • 9 McFarley’s / Mill na Máidí 2:25
  • 10 The Rosses Highlands 2:58
  • 11 A Nobleman’s Wedding 6:35
  • 12 Bog an Lochain / Margaree Reel / The Humours of Westport 3:34
  • 13 Dobbin’s Flowery Vale 4:20

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