Heart Strings
Moya Brennan · 2008
60 min · 14 tracks · new age music
Ethereal vocals entwine with lush instrumentation, evoking the serene beauty of the Irish landscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- serene beauty of nature ethereal vocals for relaxation steady progression with peaks
- Context
- By the time 'Heart Strings' was released in 2008, Moya Brennan had already established herself as a prominent figure in Celtic music, known for her role in Clannad. This album marked her evolution as a solo artist, following her 2002 album 'Two Horizons', showcasing her distinctive sound while exploring deeper personal themes and musical textures.
- If you like
- new age music
Heart Strings is an album by Moya Brennan, released in 2008. Ethereal vocals entwine with lush instrumentation, evoking the serene beauty of the Irish landscape. 'Heart Strings' received critical acclaim for its blend of traditional Irish music with contemporary elements, helping to further popularize Celtic influences in the new age genre. The album features Brennan's iconic track 'Theme From Harry’s Game', which has been influential within both film and television, cementing her status as an ambassador of Irish culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Heart Strings sound like?
Ethereal vocals entwine with lush instrumentation, evoking the serene beauty of the Irish landscape. Rooted in new age music.
What makes Heart Strings by Moya Brennan notable?
'Heart Strings' received critical acclaim for its blend of traditional Irish music with contemporary elements, helping to further popularize Celtic influences in the new age genre. The album features Brennan's iconic track 'Theme From Harry’s Game', which has been influential within both film and television, cementing her status as an ambassador of Irish culture. By the time 'Heart Strings' was released in 2008, Moya Brennan had already established herself as a prominent figure in Celtic music, known for her role in Clannad. This album marked her evolution as a solo artist, following her 2002 album 'Two Horizons', showcasing her distinctive sound while exploring deeper personal themes and musical textures.
Who is Heart Strings for?
Heart Strings works well if you're into serene beauty of nature, ethereal vocals for relaxation and steady progression with peaks.
How many songs are on Heart Strings?
Heart Strings has 14 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tapestry Standout 4:27
- 2 Perfect Time 4:34
- 3 Mhorag’s na horo gheallaidh 2:08
- 4 Alasdair MacColla 3:39
- 5 Molly Fair 4:07
- 6 Sailing Away 5:07
- 7 Gone Are the Days 4:02
- 8 Tunes Medley: Eleanor Plunkett / Hobknobs / Father Francis Cameron 7:25
- 9 I Will Find You Standout 4:49
- 10 Merry-Go-Round 4:59
- 11 No One Talks 4:26
- 12 In a Lifetime 3:40
- 13 Against the Wind 4:16
- 14 Theme From Harry’s Game Standout 2:44
Release Date
January 1, 2008
Artist Origin
Ireland
Runtime
60 min 28 sec
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