The Best of Clannad: In a Lifetime
Clannad · 2003
115 min · 26 tracks · new age music
Ethereal harmonies resonate through lush, ambient soundscapes infused with traditional Irish melodies.
Why this album works
The album reached significant acclaim, showcasing Clannad's influential sound that helped define the new age genre. It features key tracks like 'Theme From Harry’s Game,' which became synonymous with their style and was pivotal in popularizing Celtic music on an international stage.
- Best for
- ethereal harmonies for introspection dynamic flow with varied intensity wave-like pacing for relaxation
- Context
- By 2003, Clannad was transitioning from a pioneering new age band to beloved cultural icons. This compilation served as their first major retrospective, celebrating their extensive catalog and highlighting the band's unique blend of Celtic influences and modern arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deep Forest· Mike Oldfield· Loreena McKennitt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In a Lifetime Standout 3:09
- 2 Theme From Harry’s Game Standout 2:30
- 3 I Will Find You (theme from “The Last of the Mohicans”) 5:18
- 4 What Will I Do (theme from “Message in a Bottle”) 5:30
- 5 Almost Seems (Too Late to Turn) 4:47
- 6 Both Sides Now 4:46
- 7 Robin (The Hooded Man) (theme from “Robin of Sherwood”) 2:54
- 8 Newgrange 4:06
- 9 Of This Land 4:44
- 10 Something to Believe In 4:47
- 11 Caislean Óir 2:11
- 12 Trail of Tears 5:16
- 13 Rí Na Cruinne 4:02
- 14 Buachaill Ón Éirne 3:11
- 15 Sirius 5:35
- 16 A Dream in the Night 3:09
- 17 Fadó 5:18
- 18 Christmas Angels 4:18
Disc 2
- 1 Saltwater (Mothership mix) 3:30
- 2 Úirchill an Chreagáin 4:24
- 3 Croí Cróga 5:02
- 4 Na Laethe Bhí 5:22
- 5 Dobhar 2:41
- 6 Coinleach Glas An Fhómhair (Cantoma mix) 6:22
- 7 Together We (Cantoma mix) 5:23
- 8 Caislean Óir (Planet Heaven mix) 7:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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