James Galway and the Chieftains is an amazing album, racked with beauty.’James Galway and the Chieftains’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. Self-described as Folk with lots of words, En Irlande comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. Exciting stuff.
Roches Favourite is the best music that I have heard from anyone in any area of music. Once Give Me Your Hand gets in your head, it will NEVER leave. The Red Admiral Butterfly (Slip Jig) - Well, here we get a bit more meaning. When listening to Crowley’s Reel, it gives me such an energy rush it’s unbelievable. En Irlande sings The Humoured of Kilfenova; the Independant (Hornpipes) in such a comforting, confident voice that you can’t help but be moved. Avondale (Air) - Okay, I just talked about depth. Up and About (Kerry Slides) hits the heart. I love the melodic melody of Mac Allistrum’s March and to this day it makes me feel good. Madame Cole - My least favorite song on this album. In Sonny Brogan’s Mazurkas En Irlande is at his best. The Wild Geese - Check out that bassline! Carolans’s Concerto is beautiful, yet underrated track. A Fanfare is just simply stunning. This song is like perfectly aged vintage bordeaux wine not a tequila shot. The Dingle Set-Dance has a gorgeous instrumental sound, which lets En Irlande’s strong vocals come to the fore. Album opener The Wren in the Furze is a bright, upbeat ditty. This track, in particular, has the kind of undeniably catchy flavor. Brafferton Village / Walsh’s Hornpipe - For me, this is the best of the album.
James Galway and the Chieftains CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| Traditionnel: Marche De Brian Boru.mp3 | 2:17 |  |
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| Roches Favourite.mp3 | 3:32 | |
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| Give Me Your Hand.mp3 | 3:14 | |
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| The Red Admiral Butterfly (Slip Jig).mp3 | 5:47 | |
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| Crowley’s Reel.mp3 | 3:26 | |
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| The Humoured of Kilfenova; the Independant (Hornpipes).mp3 | 4:47 | |
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| Avondale (Air).mp3 | 2:32 | |
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| Up and About (Kerry Slides).mp3 | 3:36 | |
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| Mac Allistrum’s March.mp3 | 2:57 | |
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| Madame Cole.mp3 | 2:43 | |
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| Sonny Brogan’s Mazurkas.mp3 | 2:54 | |
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| The Wild Geese.mp3 | 6:28 | |
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| Carolans’s Concerto.mp3 | 3:04 | |
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| A Fanfare.mp3 | 3:28 | |
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| The Bells of Dublin.mp3 | 3:06 | |
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| The Dingle Set-Dance.mp3 | 2:30 | |
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| The Wren in the Furze.mp3 | 2:17 | |
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| A Dance Duet-Reels.mp3 | 2:31 | |
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| Brafferton Village / Walsh’s Hornpipe.mp3 | 1:27 | |
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