In a Lifetime
Clannad · 2020
144 min · 37 tracks · new age music
A serene blend of traditional Irish melodies and ethereal soundscapes that evoke a sense of timelessness.
Why this album works
The album has been praised for its delicate arrangements and lyrical depth, reaffirming Clannad's influence on both new age and Celtic music scenes. 'In a Lifetime' also serves as a celebration of the band's 50th anniversary, drawing attention from both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with surprises serene moments for quiet reflection timeless melodies for daydreaming
- Context
- Released in 2020, 'In a Lifetime' marks Clannad's return after a significant hiatus, following their last studio album 'Nadur' from 2013. This album showcases the band's enduring commitment to melding Celtic music with contemporary sounds, further enriching their legacy in 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 Thíos Cois Na Trá Domh 3:05
- 2 An Mhaighdean Mhara 2:12
- 3 Eleanor Plunkett 2:46
- 4 Coinleach Ghlas An Fhómhair 5:42
- 5 Dúlamán Standout 4:28
- 6 Two Sisters 4:09
- 7 dTigeas a Damhsa 1:21
- 8 The Last Rose of Summer 4:12
- 9 Ar a Ghabháil ’n a ’Chuain Damh 3:25
- 10 Crann Úll 3:39
- 11 Mheall Sí Lena Glórthaí Mé 4:18
- 12 Mhórag’s Na Horo Gheallaidh 1:42
- 13 Theme From Harry’s Game Standout 2:29
- 14 Newgrange 4:02
- 15 Robin (The Hooded Man) 2:45
- 16 Strange Land 3:11
- 17 Closer to Your Heart Standout 3:27
- 18 In a Lifetime 3:08
- 19 Almost Seems (Too Late to Turn) 4:45
- 20 White Fool 4:41
- 21 Something to Believe In 4:45
Disc 2
- 1 Atlantic Realm 3:49
- 2 Voyager 3:17
- 3 A Dream in the Night (The Angel & the Soldier Boy) 3:06
- 4 Hourglass 4:18
- 5 Rí Na Cruinne 4:01
- 6 Poison Glen 3:54
- 7 Na Laethe Bhí 5:20
- 8 I Will Find You (Theme From “The Last of the Mohicans”) 5:14
- 9 Croí Cróga 4:59
- 10 A Bridge (That Carries Us Over) 4:28
- 11 A Mhuirnín Ó 4:53
- 12 The Bridge of Tears 3:59
- 13 Vellum 4:45
- 14 Brave Enough 4:11
- 15 A Celtic Dream 5:22
- 16 Who Knows (Where the Time Goes) 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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