Track Listing

1. Eirigh 's Cuir Ort Do Chuid Eadaigh
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. Bo Mhin Na Toitean, Con McGinley's Highland, Seanamhach Tube Station
6. Amhran Pheadair Bhreathnaigh
7. The Roseville
8. As I Roved Out
9. Sport
10. The Humours Of Castlefin, Nia's Dance, An Duidin
11. The Wind And Rain
12. The Silver Slipper
13. Dun Do Shuil (Close Your Eyes)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #43602 in Music
• Released on: 2005-05-23
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .24 pounds

Album Description
Their musical friendships have been forged and proven in innumerable kitchen and pub sessions in Ireland and subsequently in folk club and concert hall stages throughout the world. They try to retain the energy and enthusiasm that originally shaped and propelled their music even after twenty years together. Live shows continue to convey a vivacious dynamism that is firmly rooted in a pride and respect for a tradition the band love and are proud to represent. This respect for their own roots is reflected in the title and content of their new album-Local Ground. This album captures the rich cultural and musical tradition of Donegal from the heart-stopping beauty of the intimacy of Mairéad's vocal on "Dún Do Shúil" to the sheer energy and dynamism that springs from some of the dance music tracks. Once again Altan’s joy and skill shines through on the performance of these tunes

Customer Reviews

Another treasure trove from my favourite Irish band
Altan delighted a packed Sydney Opera House this January and featured highlights from this new album amongst other pieces from their rich repertoir. Certainly the angelic quality of Mairéad’s voice and singing is again the most immediately striking factor, transporting the listener into any dream- or fairytale land of their choice. Again, all songs featured on this album are beautiful and tuck the heart strings, “The Wind And Rain” being my favourite so far. But it is the perfection, smoothness and warm tone of the symphonies of accordion, double fiddle, guitars and bouzouki that make Altan the most complete package of Irish music imaginable and give this album a depth that – as all the others – stands the test of multiple exposure, leaving many layers to discover.
Just one observation remains: The perfection and restraint of this studio album is in remarkable contrast to the full on assault of the recent concert experience. Let’s just say, sitting down often was not an option, as the roof lifted of Sydney’s iconic Opera House.
Maybe, time for another Altan Live album, this time preferably in DVD format!!