Any Clannad fans on here? I went to see them last week on their 40th anniversary tour and was very impressed by their performance. Very high standard musicianship with some very good flute playing by Pol Brenan.
I was a fan in their earlier incarnation, I believe late 70's, early 80's. In the mid eighties, including at least one album with Peter Vittesse, they took on a new age aspect which I found of alot less appeal than their more traditional earlier sound. They did a beautiful version of a common Scots or Irish folk song Siull a Run, something like that, Gaelic spelling is not a specialty of mine. I would not be in the least surprised, seeing that they are up to a 40th anniversary, if they have gone back to their more original sound at least in part, (though I have heard nothing by them since the mid eighties)as bands often do, figuring out what they did best.
I really enjoy this even though I can't pronounce the words... Amazing!
Clannad are a family band composed of siblings Moya Brennan (Irish: Máire Ní Bhraonáin), Ciarán Brennan (Irish: Ciarán Ó Braonáin), Pól Brennan (Irish: Pól Ó Braonáin, who left in 1990 and rejoined in 2011) and their twin uncles Noel Duggan (Irish: Noel Ó Dúgáin) and Pádraig Duggan (Irish: Pádraig Ó Dúgáin). Their sister/niece Enya (Irish: Eithne Ní Bhraonáin) left the group in 1981 to pursue a solo career.
I really enjoy this even though I can't pronounce the words... Amazing!
Peter Vetesse worked with Clannad after he left Tull, as a session musician and mainly on keyboards but he did play bass on at least one track, whether the stringed type or using the keyboard I can't be sure.
Enya's sister is Maire Brennan ( Brennan being the family name) and she has also a very beautiful voice and it is she who is the lead singer of Clannad in the 1977 video further up the thread.
I somehow prefer Maire's voice as it's not as 'ethereal' as Enya's although if I had Enya's voice I wouldn't complain ( just live somewhere else)
Maire has collaborated and experimented with various musicians and musical genres over her career.
JTull 007: I am trying to contact the writer of the article that was posted. He is Sid Smith and should know what is available.
Apr 23, 2023 14:52:25 GMT
char1: Thanks so much JTULL007!!
Apr 23, 2023 19:29:43 GMT
marshall: Sheffield City Hall Friday 3rd May 2024 Seven Decades Tour. Nothing on Jethro Tull website.Spot me and claim a free beer.
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char1: I received the: Record Collector Presents Jethro Tull" from the UK a few weeks ago..(I live in Virginia, USA) I absolutely love it!! So worth the $$! Will see him at Wolftrap, Vienna, VA next month!!
Jul 23, 2023 23:44:10 GMT
JTull 007: Well done Char1 !!! I wanted to see them again this year but it may turn out in Rocky Mount Virginia with Martin Barre. Have a GREAT TIME @ Wolf Trap
Jul 24, 2023 0:12:45 GMT
char1: Does anyone know how John is and is he able to play in the US now?? Thanks
Aug 19, 2023 17:31:25 GMT
JTull 007: John O'Hara was here for 2 shows so far. He must be relieved to be on the road again. No info about his temporary absence.
Aug 20, 2023 16:11:55 GMT
char1: Thanks JT!!! I was supposed to go to Wolftrap this week, but am too sick!! Very disappointed!!!
Aug 20, 2023 17:08:34 GMT
JTull 007: I hope you can recover soon. Temperatures could be very hot this week and outdoor venues can sometimes be overwhelmed.
Aug 20, 2023 17:28:06 GMT
shiney: anyone see Tull at Sunderland Top Rank 1972? Sure Ian Anderson said they were there for the promoter and he played Thick As Brick intro and Painter first time live...saw them Bay Hotel first time Whitburn 1969. anyone else?
Aug 26, 2023 16:57:13 GMT
salmon23: I have 8 cassettes tapes and a book Jethro Tull complete lyrics , need to off load my Dad passed away , few other items but haven’t found the time , this would be a start .
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wwwknave: I believe the key to the tin whistle used in the Whistle is the key of D
Dec 10, 2023 16:35:58 GMT
char1: A friend of mine has composed a 50 question, multiple choice quiz on Jethro Tull music. It's really great and I would love to share but I have NO idea how!! Could someone contact me via email: charchance1@gmail.com Thanks
Mar 7, 2024 18:07:45 GMT
rredmond: I would think the Questions forum would be okay But probably best in Humor, Games and Fun Thanks for sharing.
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