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Clannad - Past Present - CD

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  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.09 x 12.63 x 1.37 cm; 20 g
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Euro Parrot
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 3162512
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Euro Parrot
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000024J4Z
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clannad
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2022
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Had this on cassette for many years .Thanks so much
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clannad.."Closer To Your Heart"
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2017
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Excellent early retrospective of Clannad with their unique abilities to explore and express glorious ancient Celtic soundscapes ---linking us to our natural world seamlessly.Their haunting voices merge beautifully with instrumentations on classics such as for Harry's Game,Robin(The Hooded Man),New Grange,The Hunter,Stepping Stone , Almost Seems(Too Late To ..),Buachaill On Eirne..
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Sue McD
5.0 out of 5 stars Clannad, Past Present
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2011
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Heard one of the songs on the radio and realised I only had this on tape and not cd so looked on Amazon and there it was! Very good price and excellent condition; it arrived promptly and I am very pleased with it and the high standard of service. thankyou
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Emma
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 March 2015
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Beautiful. I use it to relax and drift off whenever I can't sleep. Not because it's boring but it totally 6ransports you to the forest away from this crazy uncaring world. Totally recommend this album.
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Andrew Drabble
4.0 out of 5 stars Clannad best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2020
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Good selection of music
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cd
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 October 2019
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I listened to it
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2017
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Great music from a group that is not heard on the radio very much
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2018
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Pamela K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Rezension von "Clannad: Past Present"
Reviewed in Germany on 10 April 2020
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Dieses Album von „Clannad“ enthält sechzehn wunderschöne Lieder mit mystischem, geheimnisvollem Klang! Fröhliche, schnelle Stücke wechseln sich ab mit langsamen oder dynamischen. Die Texte der Lieder sind gälisch oder englisch, dazu erklingen die traditionellen irischen Instrumente.
Diese Lieder entstanden zwischen 1982 und 1989 und stammen von den bisher erschienenen Alben der Band: „Magical Ring“ (Nr. 1, 7, 13), „Macalla“ (Nr. 2, 3, 10, 14), „Legend“ (Nr. 5, 11), „Sirius“ (Nr. 6, 8, 12, 15, 16) oder sind ein Originalbeitrag zu diesem Album „Pastpresent“ (Nr. 4, 9).
Ich empfehle dieses Album allen „Clannad“-Fans und allen Freunden irisch-keltischer Mystera-Musik!
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J. L. Shipp
5.0 out of 5 stars Clannad's Greatest Hits Gem
Reviewed in the United States on 9 June 2002
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PastPresent, I believe is an excellent name for a milestone in the career of Clannad.
This compilation of songs ranging from the album �Magical Ring� to the later �Sirius,� is a great way to get to know the beginning of Contemporary Irish Music.
Clannad started off as a family ensemble that paid homage to its Irish Roots. They sought to preserve the enriched traditions of Irish song. However, destiny would have other plans for this talented group. In a monumental decision, Clannad changed direction in the early 80s by incorporating Pop elements into their music.
I like to think of Clannad as the instigators of Irish Pop but in the most classic sense.
While PastPresent fails to review the roots of Clannad, it still gives you an excellent indication of their charm and musical prowess. The first song that leads PastPresent is the �Theme From Harry�s Game.� This is the first song in Gaelic to ever reach Number #1 on British Music Charts. Quite an accomplishment to have wooed a country whose main language is English.
Clannad�s PastPresent offers something for every kind of Irish Music Lover and also reflects a range of moods from the melancholic to the whimsical.
Here is a brief review of each track:
1) �Theme from Harry�s Game� � a short track but potent in character. This song reflects seriousness understated by the protruding soft whisper of common hardship.
2) �Closer to Your Heart� � a song about the plight and wildness of love. Fun and excellent to drive your cares away. Excellent song to listen to while driving.
3) �Almost Seems (Too Late to Turn)� � a classic representation of Irish melancholy. While you could never sink too deep, it reminds you of life�s enduring struggle.
4) �The Hunter� � a passionate plea about what one must do, even though wrong, in order to make something right. Very simple message but backed by Maire�s (pronounced Moya) angelic vocals and solid musical accompaniment.
5) �Lady Marian� � a charming instrumental and ode to the babe of Robin Hood�s eye.
6) �Sirius� � a song depicting man�s vices and the eternal hope of recovery. While a very saddening subject, the vocals and music compliment with a projection of light and uplifting hope.
7) �Coinleach Ghlas an Fhómhair� � the title translates as �The Green Stubble-Field of Autumn.� The song is a traditional song that speaks of the hidden love of two people. Maire�s vocals flesh out a story of swelling love and lingering passion. Her voice is finely matched by the touching guitar ebbing in response.
8) �Second Nature� � is a joyful chorus. Maire is joined by the backing vocals and musicianship of Bruce Hornsby. The song depicts the concept of how people seem destined or born do something. A friendly and uplifting melody backs her optimism.
9) �World of Difference� � an echoing and haunting melody.
10) �In A Lifetime� � is a song that affirms the struggles of friendships and relationships. With Maire vocalizing the side of women and Bono the men. A somber song that speaks to the essence of humanity.
11) �Robin (The Hooded Man)� � a song depicts the nobility and righteousness of Robin Hood but yet still retains the rustic charm and earthy legends of Medieval England. A very simple song that is utterly charming from the chorus of the group to the skillful rhythm of their instruments.
12) �Something To Believe In� � another melody shared with the talents of Bruce Hornsby. Their voices compliment each other very nicely. Tenderness and strength. The title spells out the message clearly. �Everybody's rushing around, Trying to keep a hold/ On some piece of mind/All the time/And somebody's lookin' around/Tryin' to find /Something to believe in..�
13) �Newgrange� � is a definite homage to the cultural legacy of Ireland and its mysteries such as that of the Druids and Celts. Clannad is gifted in the area of harmony and have practiced the timing of their music. This song, full of fairy tale charm, paints a vision that is very Tolkienesque � Knights, Forgotten People, etc
14) �Buachaill An Eirne� � a kind and willowy tune about love forlorn. The video shows Maire amongst the ruins of perhaps a church singing as if she remembered an old tale that her grandfather might have told her.
15) �White Fool� � a very strong song backed by vocals from Steve Perry. A song that depicts the blight and hardship faced by American Indians from the exploring English. This is how I interpreted the song but one might also compare it to the conquest of other places by the White Europeans. One cannot help to identify with the message. A rare socio-political protest from Clannad.
16) �Stepping Stone� � Maire�s voice betrays a new beginning, a new strength. I suppose you could also call it conviction. A song whose message is about the power to move forward. �The young girl waiting / She's waiting there/With a suit case in her hand/ She won't look back on the land.�
I hope you find this review helpful. This CD is a great way to introduce yourself to Clannad if you are not familiar with their music.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Aptly named. The Past is now Present.
Reviewed in the United States on 23 March 2021
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I hadn't heard the song Coinleach Glas an Fhomair in over 20 years. And it was surprisingly new and had never been opened. So happy Amazon had this CD.
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René Suter
5.0 out of 5 stars Gelungend Zusammenstellung
Reviewed in Germany on 22 September 2014
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ich bin mit dem Album sehr zufrieden. es ist eine gelungende Titelzusammenstellung. Das Album entspricht den von mir erhoften
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Heaven
Reviewed in the United States on 9 April 2012
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It had been ages since I had listened to Clannad, but instantly I remembered why I love them so much. There music is beautiful and I can't wait to get more, it is the sort of music you can listen to for hours and tire of.
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