Another Sky
Review of Another Sky - Altan by
Stu_Pot
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...Some might think that after so many years and albums, this seminal Donegal band is becoming too slick and/or too generic. Well, I own two other Altan discs, and this one beats both. There's a greater emphasis on vocals here, but I don't mind that because the singing is delicate, gentle and irresistable. Plus, the melodic quality of the songs is absolutely first-rate And the instrumentals still pull me along every time. There are a number of guests along for the ride(including Bonnie Raitt), but thankfully, they only add to the traditional essence of the band....
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There is an angel on the island
Review of Island Angel - Altan by
mumsymary
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...I first heard the band Altan in the 80’s at a festival somewhere; I saw them a few years ago in Hemel Hempstead. I have been listening to the CD Island Angel today. I like this Celtic folk rock, I find it calming and soothing the reels lively making me tap my fingers and want too dance.
Altan are
Mairead Mhaonaigh playing fiddle and vocals,
Frankie Kennedy Flute, low whistle, backing vocals,
Mark Kelly, guitar, backing vocals
Ciaran Curran, Bazouki, bazouki guitar.
Ciaran Tourish, Fiddle, backing vocals
Daithi Sproule, guitar, backing vocals
Guest musicians on Island Angel are
Dermot Byrne
Donal Lunny
Tommy Hayes
Steve Cooney
Niel Martin
Anna Ni Mhaonaigh
This C D was recorded in Dublin in1993. Island angel has 13 tracks.
The first one is three reels Tommy Peoples, The Windmill and Finian Mc Manus’s all...
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