| All Artists: Danu Title: All Things Considered Members Wishing: 3 Total Copies: 0 Label: Shanachie Release Date: 1/22/2002 Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop Styles: Traditional Folk, British & Celtic Folk, Celtic, Europe, Britain & Ireland Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 016351784926, 669910065358, 001635178492 |
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 | Danu All Things Considered Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop Danú are a resolutely acoustic yet freewheeling Irish traditional ensemble. Their arrangements are often crowned by treble fiddle lines typical of early Chieftains, but their rhythmic attack, while precisely marke... more » |
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Amazon.com Danú are a resolutely acoustic yet freewheeling Irish traditional ensemble. Their arrangements are often crowned by treble fiddle lines typical of early Chieftains, but their rhythmic attack, while precisely marked, is less literal and is periodically side-swiped by playful bursts of syncopation. Lead singer Ciaran O' Gealbhain is a revelation. His vocals, whether in Irish or English, are haunted by ancient sean-nós, but also recall the Incredible String Band and the naive sophistication of Brady and Irvine's nonpareil "purple album." O' Gealbhain appears as soloist and in unison on the wistful, bouzouki-laced "Easy and Free." His approach to the giddy "Uncle Rat" is deft and childlike, but he is romance incarnate on "The Wee Lass on the Brae" and breathes serene, poetic stillness into "Idir Aird Mhor Is Eochaill." Producer Joe McKenna flawlessly captures the sonic ambiance of every tune, down to the final afterglow of living drone. --Christina Roden Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsDanu--All Things cntoms | Robins AFB, GA United States | 06/03/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "I own nearly 40 Irish CDs including some Irish imports that you can't get so easily here. What impresses me with Danu is the wonderful sense of "flow" with each rhythmic pulse that puts you at ease. Check out track 8 if you like fabulous unison playing. This album was my first choice, but to be sure, that nice flow can be found in all their work." A very magnetic group! Erik | Los Angeles | 09/10/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "I saw Danu at the Cambridge Folk Festival a couple of years ago and they were delightfully energetic and intense, not to mention musical masters. They seemed to vibrate on stage, like candles in a wind. Their arrangements and solos are delightful. If you like celtic music, this could easliy deserve to be in your collection. Their flautist is to die for." Absolute BEST Of Irish Trad D. Jennings | upstate NY | 12/27/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) "Folks, it doesn't get any better than this! Danu is what the other trad bands are trying to be. Imagine the skill of the Chieftains (and a similarly traditional repertoire), then add youth and energy and a voice that will give you goosebumps!They also have the best bodhran player I've ever heard. Their ensemble playing is crisp and precise, spirited and lively. Their choice of material includes many traditional tunes you won't have heard before, very refreshing (how many times can you listen to "Drowsy Maggie" before you get fed up?)Regarding the previous reviews, I wholeheartedly echo the folks who say GO SEE DANU LIVE. Not to be missed, what a show! But I must disagree with the person who said Ciaran O Gealbhain has "old-man roughness" to his voice. Not at all. Gorgeous, clear, choir-boy-grown-up is more like it. Can bring a room of rowdy intoxicated people to complete silence. Stunning.This is the CD to give as a gift to friends who are not familiar with Irish music. You'll have instant converts after one listen!"
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