Good instrumental Irish music recommendations?
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Hi all, What I'm looking for is some good instrumental Irish music, somewhat in the vein of either classical compositions and/or more modern renditions, such as the instrumental songs by the Corrs. Thanks! Marc
All I know of is the album Voyager by Mike Oldfield, although it's not 100% Irish as there's some Scottish songs in there too.
My current favourite word: Harsh!
-SK Genius
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All I know of is the album Voyager by Mike Oldfield, although it's not 100% Irish as there's some Scottish songs in there too.
My current favourite word: Harsh!
-SK Genius
SK Genius wrote:
there's some Scottish songs in there too.
Scottish is good, I was thinking of mentioning it in my post. Thanks, I'll check him out. :) Marc
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Hi all, What I'm looking for is some good instrumental Irish music, somewhat in the vein of either classical compositions and/or more modern renditions, such as the instrumental songs by the Corrs. Thanks! Marc
You could try some Clannad. They are mainly vocal, but there is some instrumental work too.
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All I know of is the album Voyager by Mike Oldfield, although it's not 100% Irish as there's some Scottish songs in there too.
My current favourite word: Harsh!
-SK Genius
The only Mike Oldfield I know is English, not Irish or Scottish; his Tubular Bells album was a big hit when I was a student. :)
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The only Mike Oldfield I know is English, not Irish or Scottish; his Tubular Bells album was a big hit when I was a student. :)
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He is English, but that particular album is decidedly more Celtic.
My current favourite word: Harsh!
-SK Genius
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Hi all, What I'm looking for is some good instrumental Irish music, somewhat in the vein of either classical compositions and/or more modern renditions, such as the instrumental songs by the Corrs. Thanks! Marc
Here are a couple of links: Altan (band)[^] Celtic Fiddle Festival - Melodie[^] If you google 'traditional irish instrumental' you'll be spoiled for choice. If all else fails, anything by Enya. :-D
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Hi all, What I'm looking for is some good instrumental Irish music, somewhat in the vein of either classical compositions and/or more modern renditions, such as the instrumental songs by the Corrs. Thanks! Marc
I think one of the best band is still "The Chieftains". other than that, my references are quite limited.
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Here are a couple of links: Altan (band)[^] Celtic Fiddle Festival - Melodie[^] If you google 'traditional irish instrumental' you'll be spoiled for choice. If all else fails, anything by Enya. :-D
Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.”
Henry Minute wrote:
anything by Enya.
Oh yeah. :doh: Marc
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Hi all, What I'm looking for is some good instrumental Irish music, somewhat in the vein of either classical compositions and/or more modern renditions, such as the instrumental songs by the Corrs. Thanks! Marc
Loreena McKennitt from Ever After. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B7sH5QLyXY[^]
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Hi all, What I'm looking for is some good instrumental Irish music, somewhat in the vein of either classical compositions and/or more modern renditions, such as the instrumental songs by the Corrs. Thanks! Marc
http://www.last.fm/user/vpunathambekar[^] LOTS of music from the Celtic lands, although not all of it is instrumental. David Arkenstone is American, but Spirit of Ireland, as you can guess, is highly inspired by the Emerald Isle. Secret Garden is half-Irish, half-Norwegian. The Corrs - check out Paddy McCarthy! Other music from the Celtic lands: Runrig - eclectic Celtic Rock. Capercaillie Enya Dougie MacLean Celtic Woman The Corrs Cara Dillon is the opposite of what you're looking for, but she has such a beautiful voice! Clannad Moya Brennan Other mostly-European instrumental music: Amethystium Enigma Vangelis Ryan Farish Era What are your favourites, Marc?
Cheers, विक्रम (Got my troika of CCCs!) After all is said and done, much is said and little is done.
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http://www.last.fm/user/vpunathambekar[^] LOTS of music from the Celtic lands, although not all of it is instrumental. David Arkenstone is American, but Spirit of Ireland, as you can guess, is highly inspired by the Emerald Isle. Secret Garden is half-Irish, half-Norwegian. The Corrs - check out Paddy McCarthy! Other music from the Celtic lands: Runrig - eclectic Celtic Rock. Capercaillie Enya Dougie MacLean Celtic Woman The Corrs Cara Dillon is the opposite of what you're looking for, but she has such a beautiful voice! Clannad Moya Brennan Other mostly-European instrumental music: Amethystium Enigma Vangelis Ryan Farish Era What are your favourites, Marc?
Cheers, विक्रम (Got my troika of CCCs!) After all is said and done, much is said and little is done.
Vikram A Punathambekar wrote:
Paddy McCarth
Absolutely! The Minstrel Boy and Toss The Feathers are definite instrumental favorites too!
Vikram A Punathambekar wrote:
Vangelis
I think I have every album he's ever made. :) Thanks for the list! That's a lot to work explore, which will keep me busy. :-D Marc
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Vikram A Punathambekar wrote:
Paddy McCarth
Absolutely! The Minstrel Boy and Toss The Feathers are definite instrumental favorites too!
Vikram A Punathambekar wrote:
Vangelis
I think I have every album he's ever made. :) Thanks for the list! That's a lot to work explore, which will keep me busy. :-D Marc
Also Joy of Life from their concert at Lansdowne Road - that is the one that got me hooked. Looks like we have common musical tastes - what other artists do you like? :)
Cheers, विक्रम (Got my troika of CCCs!) After all is said and done, much is said and little is done.
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Hi all, What I'm looking for is some good instrumental Irish music, somewhat in the vein of either classical compositions and/or more modern renditions, such as the instrumental songs by the Corrs. Thanks! Marc
May I recommend Peter O'Hanlon[^]? Obviously the name inspires people to be guitarists.
I have CDO, it's OCD with the letters in the right order; just as they ruddy well should be
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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http://www.last.fm/user/vpunathambekar[^] LOTS of music from the Celtic lands, although not all of it is instrumental. David Arkenstone is American, but Spirit of Ireland, as you can guess, is highly inspired by the Emerald Isle. Secret Garden is half-Irish, half-Norwegian. The Corrs - check out Paddy McCarthy! Other music from the Celtic lands: Runrig - eclectic Celtic Rock. Capercaillie Enya Dougie MacLean Celtic Woman The Corrs Cara Dillon is the opposite of what you're looking for, but she has such a beautiful voice! Clannad Moya Brennan Other mostly-European instrumental music: Amethystium Enigma Vangelis Ryan Farish Era What are your favourites, Marc?
Cheers, विक्रम (Got my troika of CCCs!) After all is said and done, much is said and little is done.
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Hi all, What I'm looking for is some good instrumental Irish music, somewhat in the vein of either classical compositions and/or more modern renditions, such as the instrumental songs by the Corrs. Thanks! Marc
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Hi all, What I'm looking for is some good instrumental Irish music, somewhat in the vein of either classical compositions and/or more modern renditions, such as the instrumental songs by the Corrs. Thanks! Marc
Afro Celt sound system. Not completely traditional, but i'm fairly sure they have some instrumentals (it's been a while since i listened to them)
Pete
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Do Celtic Woman do instrumentals? I thought they were essentially a vocal group. Worth checking out Patrick Street, Boys of the Lough and Iona (the band, not the Iona community worship group -- stuff like this) too.
I can't recall any Celtic Woman instrumentals. Thanks for the other recommendations, will check them out.
Cheers, विक्रम (Got my troika of CCCs!) After all is said and done, much is said and little is done.
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http://www.last.fm/user/vpunathambekar[^] LOTS of music from the Celtic lands, although not all of it is instrumental. David Arkenstone is American, but Spirit of Ireland, as you can guess, is highly inspired by the Emerald Isle. Secret Garden is half-Irish, half-Norwegian. The Corrs - check out Paddy McCarthy! Other music from the Celtic lands: Runrig - eclectic Celtic Rock. Capercaillie Enya Dougie MacLean Celtic Woman The Corrs Cara Dillon is the opposite of what you're looking for, but she has such a beautiful voice! Clannad Moya Brennan Other mostly-European instrumental music: Amethystium Enigma Vangelis Ryan Farish Era What are your favourites, Marc?
Cheers, विक्रम (Got my troika of CCCs!) After all is said and done, much is said and little is done.
Vikram A Punathambekar wrote:
What are your favourites, Marc?
Well, here's a varied list, starting with 2 of my favorite classical pieces: Saint-Saens, Organ Symphony #3. The Eugene Ormandy version by Telarc. Schubert, Death and the Maiden, The Guarneri String Quartet version Other stuff, no order: Chris Rea Dire Straits Eurythmics Genesis Peter Gabriel Jethro Tull Tangerine Dream Vangelis Corrs selections of Sting, The Fixx, U2, Rush, etc. Certainly some of tracks are pretty bad, others are great Ancient stuff: The Doors Kraftwerk Talking Heads etc. I enjoy jazz but have no clue as to what/who I actually like, can't stand rap or hip-hop, and stay away from most heavy metal. Thank you for your list! I will definitely check it all out. Marc
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May I recommend Peter O'Hanlon[^]? Obviously the name inspires people to be guitarists.
I have CDO, it's OCD with the letters in the right order; just as they ruddy well should be
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
Pete O'Hanlon wrote:
May I recommend Peter O'Hanlon[^]? Obviously the name inspires people to be guitarists.
:-D Marc