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Folk, gaelic, acoustic, chamber folk, United Kingdom.

Allt Vol. II: Cuimhne is a collection of newly composed settings of Irish and Scottish Gaelic poems and tunes. This recording forms the highly anticipated second release from the quartet featuring Julie Fowlis, Éamon Doorley, Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre.

Cuimhne, the Gaelic word meaning a memory, a record, a memorial or a recollection, is a fitting title for this work, as the quartet are taking inspiration from the memories of Gaelic tradition and reworking and reframing them into a contemporary chamber-folk musical setting.

Poetry has been the dominant medium of art in Gaelic culture for hundreds of years and aligned with it is a tradition of setting music to poetry. Inspired by this, the quartet have created melodies which add an extra dimension to the lyrics that allows us to experience the emotional power of language.

With the addition of newly composed instrumental music, this album truly takes us on a journey of the shared heritage of Ireland and Scotland, Éire is Alba, and showcases the immense beauty of our traditions.

Acclaim for their debut album:
‘Musical magic’ (Irish Times) 
‘A modern classic’ (Folk Radio UK)

Tracks:
01 - Cuimhne
02 - Connla
03 – Pólcaí - Cathaoir Dhonnachaidh - Turas Reachrann - Pólca Aoibhe
04 - Suantraí Ghráinne
05 - Nuair a sheas sinn
06 - Fidléir Ghleann Fhinne - Masúrca Ghleann Fhinne - Fáilte an Fhile
07 - Lá Róúil
08 - O Éirich, O Eilidh - Ríl Dealgan - Sliabh na gCloch
09 - Ge fada mo thriall (Catullus) - Ailí Gheal Chiúin Ní Chearbhaill
10 - An Fáinne Bán
11 - Caim Chaluim Chille Chaoimh

Staat er compleet op, 10% pars mee gepost. Met zeer veel dank aan de originele poster. Laat af en toe eens weten wat je van het album vindt. Altijd leuk, de mening van anderen. Oh ja, MP3 doe ik niet aan.