Magical Ring (2026 Remaster) Clannad

• 1 Theme from Harry's Game (2026 Remaster) 02:29
• 2 Tower Hill (2026 Remaster) 03:48
• 3 Seachrán Charn Tsiail (2026 Remaster) 02:18
• 4 Passing Time (2026 Remaster) 03:42
• 5 Coinleach Glas An Fhómhair (2026 Remaster) 06:00
• 6 I See Red (2026 Remaster) 04:27
• 7 Tá' Mé Mo Shuí (2026 Remaster) 03:15
• 8 Newgrange (2026 Remaster) 04:01
• 9 The Fairy Queen (2026 Remaster) 02:41
• 10 Thíos Fá'n Chósta (2026 Remaster) 03:11
• Total Runtime 35:52

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Das im März 1983 veröffentlichte Album "Magical Ring" ist das siebte Studioalbum der irischen Folk-Gruppe Clannad und markiert einen entscheidenden Wendepunkt in der Entwicklung der Band – weg vom traditionellen keltischen Folk hin zu jenem atmosphärischen Klang, der später einen Großteil ihres internationalen Erfolgs ausmachen sollte. Das Album verbindet Lieder in irischer Sprache, traditionelle Melodien und eine moderne Produktion zu einem facettenreichen und stimmungsvollen Hörerlebnis.

Der herausragende Titel des Albums, das eindringliche „Theme from Harry's Game“, entwickelte sich zu Clannads Durchbruchshit; er erreichte Platz 5 der britischen Single-Charts und machte ein breiteres Publikum mit dem unverwechselbaren Sound der Band bekannt.

Zu den weiteren bemerkenswerten Stücken zählen „Newgrange“ – ein bei Fans beliebter Song, der den ätherischen Gesang und die vielschichtigen Arrangements der Band zur Geltung bringt – sowie „I See Red“, eine seltene Coverversion, die ebenfalls als Single in die Charts gelangte. Das Album selbst erreichte Platz 26 der britischen Album-Charts; es war Clannads erster großer kommerzieller Erfolg und legte den Grundstein für spätere Klassiker wie "Legend" und "Macalla".

Clannad:
Ciarán Ó Braonáin, Bass, Gitarre, Keyboards, Gesang
Máire Ní Bhraonáin, Gesang, Harfe
Pól Ó Braonáin, Flöte, Gitarre, Perkussion, Gesang
Noel Ó Dúgáin, Gitarre, Gesang
Pádraig Ó Dúgáin, Gitarre, Gesang
Weitere Musiker:
Ed Deane, E-Gitarre
James Delaney, Synthesizer, Keyboards
Alan Dunn, Akkordeon
Charlie Morgan, Schlagzeug
Pádraig O'Donnell, Gesang
Frank Ricotti, Perkussion

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Clannad
(derived from the word clan meaning ‘family’ in Gaelic) was formed in 1970 by siblings Moya, Ciarán and Pól Brennan and their uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan (who sadly passed away in 2016) and for a short time later became a six-piece with the addition of Enya Brennan (who then went on to have her own successful solo career). The multi-award winning band have, without doubt, done more than any other group to take Irish music and the Irish language to a worldwide audience. Fusing elements of traditional Irish music and more contemporary folk, new age and rock they have created a beautifully unique and ethereal sound which combines haunting melodies and mesmerising vocals to transcend the sands of time whilst appealing to a worldwide audience of all ages.

After a decade which saw them release five hugely influential and groundbreaking albums, in 1982 Clannad reached wider recognition when they recorded Theme From Harry’s Game for a powerful three-part TV drama depicting the troubles in Northern Ireland. The song became a commercial success upon its release as a single, peaking at number 2 in Ireland and number 5 in the UK, winning an Ivor Novello award and later being used in the movie Patriot Games. It remains the only UK hit single to be sung entirely in Irish.

In addition to the incredible achievements of this one, timeless song, in 1984 Clannad won a BAFTA for ‘Best Original Television Music’ for their soundtrack ‘Legend’ (becoming the first Irish band to win it), which featured music and songs the band were commissioned to score for the Robin Of Sherwood TV series. In the two decades since the band has won a Grammy Award (‘Best New Age Album’ for 1999’s Landmarks), Billboard Music Award, and a BBC 2 Folk Award (for Lifetime Achievement).

Clannad also recorded the soundtrack albums Atlantic Realm, made for a BBC documentary about the Atlantic Ocean, and The Angel and the Solider Boy, a half hour animation without voiceovers, with the music telling the story. In 1993 their song ‘I Will Find You’ (from the album ‘Banba’) was featured as the love theme to the movie ‘Last Of The Mohicans’ (which saw the band receive their first Grammy nomination). These achievements make them one of the most successful and acclaimed soundtrack artists.

Clannad has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Bruce Hornsby, Steve Perry (Journey), JD Souther, Paul Young, Duke Special and most recently Denise Chaila but their most successful collaboration by far was with enthusiastic supporter and fan, Bono of U2. A fan of the band who declared singer Moya as “one of the greatest voices the human ear as ever experienced,” Bono duetted with the singer on Clannad’s 1985 hit single – and the song which gives this collection its title – In A Lifetime.

“Clannad’s legacy as Celtic pioneers who took Irish music to places it had never been before is a proud one.” – Uncut

Dieses Album enthält kein Booklet