Celtic Airs

$21.99
Label
Chandos
Release Date
October 28, 2016
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      TRADITIONAL
    • PERFORMER
      Douglas, Mcgeown, Mckay, Stout
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      October 28, 2016
    • UPC
      095115193426
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      CHAN 10934
    • LABEL
      Chandos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    Works ⌄

    1. Ballyvaughan Pier / The Runescape Jig / Secret Circle Reel

      Composer: Eimear McGeown

      Performer: Eimear McGeown, Barry Douglas

    2. Brendan's Air

      Composer: Eimear McGeown

      Performer: Eimear McGeown, Barry Douglas

    3. The Foggy Dew

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Barry Douglas

    4. Fear a' Bhata (The Boatman)

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Eimear McGeown, Barry Douglas

    5. The Fields of Athenry

      Composer: Pete St. John

      Performer: Barry Douglas

    6. Planxty Irwin

      Composer: Turlough Carolan

      Performer: Eimear McGeown, Barry Douglas

    7. The Minstrel Boy

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Barry Douglas

    8. Róisín Dubh (Black-Haired Rose)

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Eimear McGeown, Barry Douglas

    9. Molly Malone

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Barry Douglas

    10. Buachaill ón Éirne (A Boy from Erne-Side)

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Eimear McGeown, Barry Douglas

    11. On Raglan Road

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Eimear McGeown, Barry Douglas

    12. The Star of the County Down

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Barry Douglas

    13. Master McGrath

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Eimear McGeown, Barry Douglas

    14. The Lark in the Clear Air

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Barry Douglas

    15. Mná na hÉireann (The Women of Ireland)

      Composer: Seán Ó Riada

      Performer: Eimear McGeown, Chris Stout, Catriona McKay, Barry Douglas

    16. Barry’s Reels

      Composer: Catriona McKay, Chris Stout

      Performer: Chris Stout, Catriona McKay, Barry Douglas

    17. Unst Bridal March

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Chris Stout, Catriona McKay, Barry Douglas

    18. Óró ’sé do bheatha abhaile (You Are Welcome Home)

      Composer: Traditional

      Performer: Eimear McGeown, Chris Stout, Catriona McKay, Barry Douglas


With this new volume, Barry Douglas once again weaves a magic web with Celtic tunes that have been handed down from generation to generation. His playing is entwined sometimes with new material composed by his musical companions, internationally renowned for their fearless explorations and interpretations of Scottish music. There is an old Irish proverb that translates into “There may be five versions of every story but there are twelve interpretations of each song.” This sentiment reflects an acknowledgement that each artist makes his or her own song out of material that has been handed down. The result is a beautiful, wistful celebration of melodic riches. Praise for Barry’s previous album of Celtic music includes: “Barry Douglas is to be applauded for these arrangements and his direct communication skills. This music means a lot to him and that shows in his performances… The playing, recording (clear and immediate) and musical content are all first class. It was probably a refreshing change for Mr. Douglas to move out of the highbrow arena for a short while and record something different from his usual fare. This is a lovely disc.” (musicweb-international.com)