The Road Less Traveled

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Album: The Road Less Traveled
#	Song Title		Time
1)	MaCahills Reel / Doherty's / Reel Gan Ainm	More Info...	0:03
2)	Co. Down	More Info...	0:05
3)	Top It Off / Jig Gan Ainm / Kilkenny Jig / Alasdruims March	More Info...	0:05
4)	Peg and Awl	More Info...	0:04
5)	The Fairy Reel / The Old Torn Petticoat / Our House At Home	More Info...	0:03
6)	Raitachas Na Tairngreacht	More Info...	0:05
7)	Gareche's Wedding / Reel Gan Ainm / The Moving Bog / Cliffs Of Glen ColmCille	More Info...	0:05
8)	Farewell Farewell	More Info...	0:03
9)	Song Of The Chanter / Rakes Of Clonmel	More Info...	0:05
10)	The Wonder Hornpipe / The Impish Hornpipe	More Info...	0:03
11)	Beannacht O Ri Na Haoine	More Info...	0:02
12)	Neili / Dan Sullivan's Shamrock Swing Band / Dayne Thomas's / Jazzing With Mag Leary	More Info...	0:04

Album: The Road Less Traveled
#	Song Title		Time
1)	MaCahills Reel / Doherty's / Reel Gan Ainm	More Info...	0:03
2)	Co. Down	More Info...	0:05
3)	Top It Off / Jig Gan Ainm / Kilkenny Jig / Alasdruims March	More Info...	0:05
4)	Peg and Awl	More Info...	0:04
5)	The Fairy Reel / The Old Torn Petticoat / Our House At Home	More Info...	0:03
6)	Raitachas Na Tairngreacht	More Info...	0:05
7)	Gareche's Wedding / Reel Gan Ainm / The Moving Bog / Cliffs Of Glen ColmCille	More Info...	0:05
8)	Farewell Farewell	More Info...	0:03
9)	Song Of The Chanter / Rakes Of Clonmel	More Info...	0:05
10)	The Wonder Hornpipe / The Impish Hornpipe	More Info...	0:03
11)	Beannacht O Ri Na Haoine	More Info...	0:02
12)	Neili / Dan Sullivan's Shamrock Swing Band / Dayne Thomas's / Jazzing With Mag Leary	More Info...	0:04

Performer Notes

Danu: Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh (vocals, flute, whistle); Donal Clancy (guitar); Eamonn Doorley (bouzouki); Oisin McAuley (fiddle, background vocals); Tom Dorley (flute, whistle, background vocals); Benny McCarthy (button accordion, melodeon); Donnchadh Gough (Uillean pipes, bodhran).
Additional personnel: Garry O'Briain (guitar); John Sheahan (fiddle); Aongus McAuley (cello); James Blennerhasset (double bass).
Recorded at Liam Clancy's Studio, Waterford, Ireland in May-June 2003.
Traditional Irish septet Dan has undergone some changes since 2002's award-winning All Things Considered. Original guitar player Donal Clancy returned and, after three successful records, vocalist Ciarn O Gealbhin left to pursue the world of academics. His departure left newcomer Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh to the arduous task of replacing a familiar voice and fronting an established band. Combining the deep soulfulness of June Tabor with the earthy phrasing of Norma Waterson, she punctuates The Road Less Traveled with grace and charm, adding depth to an already bottomless well of talent. Their beautiful cover of Fairport Convention's "Farewell, Farewell" echoes Sandy Denny without coming off as a carbon copy and the boisterous "Fairy Reel" begins like a light rain and then builds to a frenzy, utilizing violin double stops -- rare in Celtic music -- and the willowy bend of a uilleann pipe to great effect. Their authenticity is a strong asset, especially amongst the crowded sea of musicians currently storming the world's shores. There is a timeless locality to their music -- like a pub without a town. Dan has yet to succumb to the slick, crossover Celtic-hybrid that permeates the post-Riverdance world, and, like a lighthouse, would do well to warn others of its empty, yet treacherous, waters. ~ James Christopher Monger

Professional Reviews

Dirty Linen (2/04, p.67) - "[T]he guests add their talents without overwhelming the band, and the resulting disc has all the energy and verve of Danu's previous work."

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