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1. LOVELY JOAN 2. CANNILY, CANNILY 3. MY SON TIM 4. TRALEE GAOL 5. SHALLOW BROWN 6. CHANEY'S TAPE DREAM 7. BRING ME HOME, PT. I: THE DEAR IRISH BOY 8. BRING ME HOME, PT. II: I WOULD NOT LIVE ALWAYS 9. BRING ME HOME, PT. III: AN BUACHAILIN BAN 10. COME MY LITTLE SON |
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Description: | Ye Vagabonds release their second album for River Lea label.
Nine Waves was recorded in the Dublin Mountains at Hellfire Studios, produced by John 'Spud' Murphy (whose previous work includes records by black midi, Lankum and caroline). The album features 11 tracks of both traditional and original songs and tunes. It follows the duo's standalone single I'm A Rover, which won them an RTE Radio One Folk Award for Best Traditional Folk Track. Ye Vagabonds were also named Best Folk Group for the second time at the 2021 ceremony, where they hold the record for most awarded artists.
The brotherly harmonies and multi-instrumental abilities of Diarmuid and BrĂan Mac Gloinn were joined on Nine Waves by Kate Ellis (cello) and Caimin Gilmore (double bass), both members of the Irish contemporary classical group Crash Ensemble, and Ryan Hargadon (Anna Mieke, Rachael Lavelle, Kojaque) on piano and saxophone. The record also features concertina from Cormac Begley and harmonium from regular touring member of Ye Vagabonds, Alain McFadden. - "Nine Waves" is the acclaimed LP from Ye Vagabonds, released by River Lea Recordings. This album showcases the Irish folk duo's remarkable ability to blend traditional melodies with contemporary songwriting, creating a sound that is both timeless and refreshingly modern. The record features intricate harmonies, evocative lyrics, and masterful instrumentation that transport listeners into the heart of Ireland?s musical heritage. Ye Vagabonds?brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn?have garnered critical praise for their previous works such as "The Hare?s Lament," earning nominations at the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards and winning Best Traditional Track in 2019. Their music has been celebrated for its authenticity and emotional depth.
River Lea Recordings is an imprint of Rough Trade Records dedicated to exploring folk traditions from across Britain and Ireland. Known for championing artists who bring new life to age-old genres, River Lea has quickly established itself as a home for innovative voices in contemporary folk music. |
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