Clannad

 

Artist:  Clannad

Origin:  Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland

Genre:  Folk, Celtic, Traditional Irish, Rock, New Age, Celtic Fusion, Celtic New Age, Celtic Pop, Contemporary Celtic, Ethnic Fusion, Traditional Celtic

Original line-up:

Ciaran Brennan:  Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Mandolin, Vocals

Moya Brennan:  Vocals, Harp

Pol Brennan:  Flute, Guitar, Percussion, Whistle,Vocals

Noel Dugain:  Guitar, Vocals

Padraig Dugain:  Gutar, Mandolin, Mandola, Vocals

Clannad were an Irish band from Gweedore, County Donegal, formed in 1970 by Ciaran Brennan (Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Mandolin,Vocals), Moya Brennan (Vocals, Harp), Pol Brennan (Flute, Guitar, Percussion, Whistle, Vocals), Noel Dugain Gutar, Vocals), an Padraig Dugain (Guitar Mandola, Mandolin, Vocals).  Beginning as an Acoustic Folk Group mainly performing rearranged Traditional Irish Songs and expanded their sound with original songs in English, Vocal Harmonies, Electric Keyboards, and Elements of Rock, Celtic, New Age, Smooth Jazz, and Gregorian Chant.  From 1980 to 1982, they operated as a six-piece with their sister and niece Eithne (Enya).  Clannad have won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award, a BAFTA, an Ivor Novello Award, and A Bilboard Music Award.

Title:  Clannad In Concert (Limited Edition) (2025)

Genre:  Folk, Celtic, Traditional Irish, Rock, New Age, Celtic Fusion, Celtic New Age, Celtic Pop, Contemporary Celtic, Ethnic Fusion, Traditional Celtic

Label:  Ogham Records/Third Floor Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Been An Ti (O' Bhean An Ti) (2:58)

 2.  Fairies Hornpipe/Off To California (3:18)

 3.  A Neansai Mhile Gra (4:40)

 4.  Mhaire Bhruineall (1:06)

 5.  Planxty Burke (3:42)

Side 2:

 1.  An Giobog (2:10)

 2.  Down By The Sally Gardens (4:32)

 3.  Nil Se Ina La (Nil Se'n La) (10:20)

Personnel:

Ciaran Brennan:  Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Mandolin, Piano, Vocals

Moya Brennan:  Vocals, Harp

Pol Brennan:  Flute, Guitar, Percussion, Whistle, Bongas, Human Whistle, Vocals

Noel Dugain:  Guitar, Vocals

Padraig Dugaiin:  Gutar, Mandolin, Mandola, Vocals

Clannad In Concert is the first live album by Clannad, originally released in 1979 by Ogham Records, remastered and reissued on March 14, 2025 by Ogham Records/Third Floor Music.  First LP pressing in over 40 years.  Limited Edition 140 Gram Red Vinyl.