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Crann Úll
Folk · 1980 · 9 tracks

Crann Úll

Clannad

1980's bridge between traditional Irish roots and ethereal atmosphere. Shimmering harps and layered Gaelic vocals meet the first hints of ambient synth.

1980 · Tara

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Crann Úll feels like a threshold. It is the sound of a band standing with one foot in the smoke-filled rooms of traditional Irish folk and the other in the vast, misty landscapes of the Atlantic coast. The music is characterized by a profound stillness, anchored by Máire Brennan's crystalline harp and the family's uncanny vocal blend. It is less a collection of songs and more a series of sonic vignettes that capture the damp, green essence of the Irish countryside.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
Ar a Ghabháil ’n a ’Chuain Damh
3:27
02
’Tis the Last Rose of Summer
4:15
03
Crúiscín Lán
2:33
04
Bacach Shíle Andaí
2:33
05
Lá Coimhthióch Fán dTuath / A Strange Day in the Countryside
3:49
06
Crann Úll
3:44
07
Gathering Mushrooms
2:38
08
An Buinnéan Buí
4:15
09
Planxty Browne
4:15
Moments Worth Listening For
The subtle entry of Enya's keyboards on Gathering Mushrooms, marking a shift in the band's sonic DNA.
The intricate harp interplay on the title track that mimics the swaying of branches.
The moment the multi-part harmonies lock into a singular, haunting drone during the traditional laments.
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How does Crann Úll sound next to the rest of Clannad's catalogue?

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The vocals lean notably further into harmonized than the rest of the catalogue.

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