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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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