THE BELLS OF DUBLIN is an ecclectic assortment of traditional Christmas melodies performed by The Chieftains and an equally ecclectic assortment of guest performers. Collaborations with Elvis Costello, Jackson Brown, Marianne Faithfull and others provide a unique alternative to typical Christmas music. In addition, The Chieftains' trademark good cheer shines throughout the album, making this desired listening all year 'round. Highlights include "The Wexford Carol" with Nanci Griffith, "O Holy Night" with Ricky Lee Jones and "O Come All Ye Faithful" with The Renaissance Singers.
TEARS OF STONE explores the many facets of love from a woman's perspective. This album features an extraordinary cast of women guest artists including Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Sinead O'Connor, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Loreena McKennitt and Joan Osborne. Primarily consisting of Irish love songs, the tracks on TEARS OF STONE are seamlessly blended together by The Chieftains' signature sound. This special mix of pop and traditional elements will easily capture both The Chieftains' loyal followers as well as those who have just discovered their exciting sound.
One of the most successful bands ever to come out of Ireland, The Chieftains have been pioneers, innovators and collaborators. With this release, they also become keepers of the flame, returning to their roots to present seventeen songs steeped in Irish tradition. Collected from ten counties across Ireland, these wonderful tunes include instrumental and vocal selections ranging from hauntingly slow harpsichord and pipe arrangements to foot-stomping jigs. WATER FROM THE WELL, the group's first traditional album in over five years, showcases the members' Grammy winning way with Uilleann pipes, tin whistle, flute, accordion, harp, piano, fiddle and bodhran.
For forty years, the Chieftains have remained one of the most respected traditional Irish music groups in the world. This collection is a testament to their success - 18 familiar favorites with guest vocals from noteworthy pop stars of the last three decades including: Sting, Diana Krall, The Corrs, Ziggy Marley, Joni Mitchell and Sinead O'Connor. Despite the luminous presence of the guests, it's the musicianship of Paddy Moloney and company that remains the highlight. Listen to the way the group uses Irish instrumentation to create Mexican and Chinese sounding melodies on "Guadalupe" and "Full of Joy" respectively. These are artists whose talent has no boundaries, and this album celebrates that.
THE BELLS OF DUBLIN is an ecclectic assortment of traditional Christmas melodies performed by The Chieftains and an equally ecclectic assortment of guest performers. Collaborations with Elvis Costello, Jackson Brown, Marianne Faithfull and others provide a unique alternative to typical Christmas music. In addition, The Chieftains' trademark good cheer shines throughout the album, making this desired listening all year 'round. Highlights include "The Wexford Carol" with Nanci Griffith, "O Holy Night" with Ricky Lee Jones and "O Come All Ye Faithful" with The Renaissance Singers.
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TEARS OF STONE explores the many facets of love from a woman's perspective. This album features an extraordinary cast of women guest artists including Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Sinead O'Connor, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Loreena McKennitt and Joan Osborne. Primarily consisting of Irish love songs, the tracks on TEARS OF STONE are seamlessly blended together by The Chieftains' signature sound. This special mix of pop and traditional elements will easily capture both The Chieftains' loyal followers as well as those who have just discovered their exciting sound.
One of the most successful bands ever to come out of Ireland, The Chieftains have been pioneers, innovators and collaborators. With this release, they also become keepers of the flame, returning to their roots to present seventeen songs steeped in Irish tradition. Collected from ten counties across Ireland, these wonderful tunes include instrumental and vocal selections ranging from hauntingly slow harpsichord and pipe arrangements to foot-stomping jigs. WATER FROM THE WELL, the group's first traditional album in over five years, showcases the members' Grammy winning way with Uilleann pipes, tin whistle, flute, accordion, harp, piano, fiddle and bodhran.
For forty years, the Chieftains have remained one of the most respected traditional Irish music groups in the world. This collection is a testament to their success - 18 familiar favorites with guest vocals from noteworthy pop stars of the last three decades including: Sting, Diana Krall, The Corrs, Ziggy Marley, Joni Mitchell and Sinead O'Connor. Despite the luminous presence of the guests, it's the musicianship of Paddy Moloney and company that remains the highlight. Listen to the way the group uses Irish instrumentation to create Mexican and Chinese sounding melodies on "Guadalupe" and "Full of Joy" respectively. These are artists whose talent has no boundaries, and this album celebrates that.
