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On Fire

The Cottars · 2004

46 min · 12 tracks · Celtic music

A vibrant blend of traditional Celtic melodies and contemporary harmonies that evoke the spirit of East Coast Canada.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • joyful sing-along moments
  • evocative melodies for reflection
  • energetic jigs for dancing
  • soothing lullabies for calm

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • dislike traditional sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
On Fire is The Cottars' debut studio album, released in 2004 when the group, consisting of young musicians, was just starting to make a name in the Celtic music scene. Their energetic performances and youthful interpretations of traditional songs marked them as a fresh voice in Canadian folk music.
Stylistic neighbors
Alan Stivell· Tri Yann· Enya

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ready for the Storm 3:50
  • 2 Calling on Song 1:23
  • 3 Bodhrán/Fiddle Medley: Molly Rankin's Reel / Saint Anne's Reel / Dinkie Dorrian's 3:32
  • 4 Loch Tay Boat Song 5:07
  • 5 Planxty Mira Medley: The Bothy Band Jig / The Diplodocus / Planxty Mira 4:06
  • 6 Cape Breton Lullaby 3:35
  • 7 Boholla Medley: The Boholla #2 Jig / Trip to Killavil / O'Connell's Welcome to Dublin / The Swallow-Tail Jig 5:03
  • 8 The Wild Goose 5:03
  • 9 The Guitar Jigs: The Mabou Jig / Hare Slough Jig / The Advil Jig 2:43
  • 10 Reconciliation 4:13
  • 11 Celtic Harp Medley: Planxty Irwin a.k.a. Col. John Irwin / The Water Rabbit 3:33
  • 12 The Parting Glass 3:56

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