The Chieftains - Long Black Veil
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Free Music Review: Very good! But not for those seeking pub songs.
Hit: 5 Stars
A fine album, with an interesting choice of songs. "Foggy Dew" and "The Long Black Veil" are especially moving.
For those seeking chipper pub music, look elsewhere. This is a fine, reflective view of Irish music. Top notch, all the way.
For serious Irish music, you can't do better than this.
Free Music Review: Different, But Worth It
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is a lot different than the ones that Chieftains had put out before. However, having grown up and matured and now aging in Irish Traditional Music, I have to say that sometimes I need to hear and play something a bit different!
Instrumentally, The Chieftains are at their usual prime. I loved the arrangements and effort that the guests put in for this production. Hearing other artists perform in their own styles as well as keeping the Celtic spirit was inspirational and exciting to me.
I was lucky as a child to participate in 'fire in the kitchen' song eruptions whenever my family got together. As it was back then, no-one on this CD sings or plays the songs the same way. Everyone lends their own unique part to the overall performance and I found that even though the music sounded different, the spirit of playing and singing together was intertwined throughout the entire CD, making it a uniquely traditional listening experience.
Sting was exceptional. Rolling Stones, Sinead - hearing Tom Jones on the Tennessee Waltz might have sounded schmaltzy to those who are critical, but if you're listening with your heart instead of with the need to analyze everything you're listening to, you'll love hearing it as much now as you might have when it first came out. Maybe even more so because after all this time, listening to Tom Jones sounds as familiar as hearing a long lost relative. Although,The Long Black Veil I have to admit that he sings with more soul and range than any relative of mine!
I couldn't be more satisfied with my purchase. I've been sharing it with friends and family and people. Many who had not listened to The Chieftains before were impressed and are buying other Chieftain CDs now. A rather good way to share an introduction to the Heritage...
Free Music Review: Gaelic soul music...
Hit: 5 Stars
The amazing musical talents of the Chieftains combined with some legendary rock stars doing the vocals. The result is an awesome Gaelic rock/folk cd of old Gaelic tunes which you'll love. It's a combination of Gaelic folk, rock and country which works on all levels. Kicking things off with a soulful version of MO GHILE MEAR, Sting is haunting as he sings this old Gaelic folk song. Mick Jagger is also incredible on THE LONG BLACK VEIL. Sinead O'Connor, Tom Jones, Ry Cooder, Mark Knopfler all contribute their powerful talents and a beautiful version of LOVE IS TEASIN by Marianne Faithful. The musicians never overpower the singers and vice versa it's all about the song and the story within. My only knock is Van Morrison's singing of his song 'Have I Told You Lately That I Love You', he sings it well but there isn't anything about the song that seems to make it fit here. It sounds like a cut from a Van Morrison album rather then a song of this unique album by the Chieftains. Just doesn't seem like it belongs here but watch out for the powerful DUNMORE LASSIES and the whimisical COAST OF MALABAR which would bring an old Irish friend of mine in NYC to tears every time he heard it. Powerful stuff. Free Music Review: Vinyl to Tape to CD
Hit: 5 Stars
I have been listening to the Chieftans for many years now. The Long Black Veil was and is my favorite release of theirs. Perhaps due to the Guests, but it gives me shivers every time I hear it.
All my other copies have long since died, so it was time to get a CD.
If you can understand the Irish and their passions, this is a great album.
Highly recomended.
Free Music Review: Great Renditions of Classic Songs
Hit: 5 Stars
I've been a fan of the Chieftains for many years. I saw them play live in Millstreet, County Cork, and the band was simply phenomenal. They truly deserve the kudos they have received over the years for their musicianship and down to earth friendliness.
The Long Black Veil is a bit of a departure for them - the band serves as a background for many modern, popular artists. You might think that Sting, Mick Jagger, Tom Jones, Sinead O'Connor, Van Morrison and others might overpower this group of folk players. But actually, the opposite happens. Sting's lilting voice fades seamlessly into the background as the gorgeous melodies intertwine. The songs are memorable not because a "famous name" is attached to the title, but because the classic tune is handled deftly by the Chieftains, and a well trained voice happens to supply the vocals.
It's fascinating in a way to see this diverse group of artists all singing traditional songs - songs that you might not otherwise ever hear them take on. But the real joy here is to hear your favorite classics done with such care and love. These artists all chose songs that had great meaning to them, and the Chieftains put their souls into the richness of the underlying tune. Each song here is a favorite for me for a different reasons.
Some Irish CDs are meant to be played in the background while people chug beer and talk in loud voices. Other CDs are put on for wild dancing and cheering the night through. This CD shines when you sit back, a glass in your hand, and you really listen to the nuances. You can hear the peat crackling softly on the fire, the wind whistling across the foggy meadows, and the textures of Ireland's past whispering through the beats. I've owned this for many years, and it's a CD I always come back to.
Highly recommended.