Altan - Altan - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Irish music full of heart, imagination and respect for tradition is the best way to describe Altan. This collection includes a Limited Edition Bonus CD recorded live in Germany 1989 as well as their best known classics. Album Tracks 1. Tommy Peoples/The Windmill/Fintan McManus's 2. Moll Dubh A' Ghleanna 3. Jimmy Lyon's/The Teelin/The Red Crow/The Broken Bridge 4. The Sunset 5. Glory Reel/The Heathery Cruach 6. The Flower of Magherally 7. Mazurka 8. A Bhean Udai Thall 9. King of the Pipers 10. 'Si Do Mhaimeo I 11. The Jug of Punch 12. The Emyvale/Ril Gan Ainm/The Three Merry Sisters of Fate 13. An Mhaighdean Mhara 14. Dulaman 15. Drowsy Maggie/Rakish Paddy/Harvest Storm 16. An Feochan 1. Con Cassidy's/Neil Gow's Highland/Moll and Tiarna/McSweeney's 2. The Yellow Tinker/Lady Montgomery 3. Thug Me Ruide 4. Ta Mo Chleamhnas a Dheanamh 5. The Curlew/McDermott's/Three Scones of Boxty/Unnamed Reel 6. Tuirse Mo Chroi 7. Paddy's Trip to Scotland/Dinky's/The Shetland Fiddler 8. Johnny's Wedding/Rogue's Reel/The Gravel Walk

Album Tracks 1. Yellow Tinker/Lady Montgomery/The Marry Harriers 2. Con Cassidy's/Dusty Millar 3. The Flowers of Magherally 4. Brenda Stubbert's/Breen's/The Red Box 5. Iris Duhun Ramha 6. Jimmy Lyon's/The Teelin/The Red Crow/The Broken Bridge 7. Moll Dubh A' Ghleanna 8. The Wedding Jig/Hiudai Gallagher's March/James Byrne's/Mickey Doherty's/Welcome Home Grainne 9. Mallai Chroch Shli 10. Tommy Bhetty's Waltz 11. The Emyvale/Ril Gan Ainm/The Three Merry Sisters of Fate

Expanded CD reissue contains the bonus track, InchAndy Dixon's/Ríl Chois Claidigh/The Swilly Reel,Inch previously only available on the Japanese . Originally released in 2005, Compass Records is proud to re-issue Altan's 10th studio album, Local Ground. The renowned Irish traditionalists have always celebrated and valued the InchlocalInch in their music, realizing that music can be said to be of and from a place. This celebration of place is important to Altan; they're always aware of their geographical and musical roots in Donegal, way up in the northwest of Ireland. Donegal is a place of great beauty, and the rugged landscape is reflected both in the character of the people and in the music, culture and language of it's people. After over three decades, Altan retain the energy and enthusiasm that originally shaped and propelled their music, with friendships that have been forged and proven in innumerable kitchen and pub sessions from their beginnings in Ireland to concert halls and stages throughout the world. Their dynamic live shows continue to convey a pride and respect for a tradition leading to global recognition as ambassadors for the musical heritage they love. Album Tracks 1. Éirigh's Cuir Ort Do Chuid Éadaigh 2. Tommy Peoples/The Road to Cashel/The Repeal of the Union/Richie's Reel 3. Is the Big Man Within?/Tilly Finn's Reel 4. Adieu, My Lovely Nancy 5. BÓ MHÍN Na Toitean/Con McGinley's Highland/Seanamhach Tube Station 6. Amhrán Pheadair Bhreathnaigh 7. The Roseville 8. As I Roved Out 9. SPÓRT 10. The Humours of Castlefin/Nia's Dance/An Dúidín 11. The Wind and Rain 12. The Silver Slipper 13. DÚN Do Shúil (Close Your Eyes) 14. Andy Dixon's/Ríl Chois Claidigh/ the Swilly Reel (Bonus Track)