When it comes to Irish/Celtic music, few artists capture the heart and spirit of Irish tradition as Altan does. More than just a collection of their greatest hits, this album is a showcase for the crystalline singing of vocalist/fiddler Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh. Each of this album's cuts are centered around her lilting vocals. Many of the pieces are ballads and airs, like the sweet tune "The Pretty Young Girl" from their BLUE IDOL album or the very emotive "Ten Thousand Miles" from ANOTHER SKY. Even the more energetic numbers like "Beidh Aonach Amarach" and "Ar Bhruach Na Carraige Ba'ine" have a good-natured sense of joy and charisma that strikes a chord with the listener.
1. Girl From the North Country 3:28
2. Beidh Aonach Amarach 4:20
3. Green Grow the Rushes 3:58
4. Suil Ghorm 2:42
5. Gleanntain Ghlas Ghaoth Dodhair 3:25
6. Molly Na gCuach Ni Chuilleanain 2:36
7. I Wish My Love Was A Red Red Rose 3:50
8. Cuach Mo Lon Dubh Bui 3:02
9. The Pretty Young Girl 4:40
10. Ar Bhruach Na Carraige Baine 2:36
11. Eoghainin O Ragadain 3:48
12. Ten Thousand Miles 3:05
13. Stor A Stor A Ghra 2:51
14. A Moment in Time 3:20
When it comes to Irish/Celtic music, few artists capture the heart and spirit of Irish tradition as Altan does. More than just a collection of their greatest hits, this album is a showcase for the crystalline singing of vocalist/fiddler Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh. Each of this album's cuts are centered around her lilting vocals. Many of the pieces are ballads and airs, like the sweet tune "The Pretty Young Girl" from their BLUE IDOL album or the very emotive "Ten Thousand Miles" from ANOTHER SKY. Even the more energetic numbers like "Beidh Aonach Amarach" and "Ar Bhruach Na Carraige Ba'ine" have a good-natured sense of joy and charisma that strikes a chord with the listener.
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