Track Listing

1. Hug Air A Bhonald Mhoir
2. Mo Ghruagach Dhonn
3. A T-Aparan Goirid 's A T-Aparan Ur: Oran Do Sheasaidh Bhalle Raghnaill
4. Ille Dhuinn, 'S Toigh Leam Thu
5. Puirt-a-beul Set 'S Toigh Leam Fhin Buntata 'S Im/Tha Fionnlagh Ag
6. Set Of Jigs
7. Mo Dhomhnallan Fhein
8. Turas San Lochmor
9. Oran Nan Raiders
10. Bodaich Odhar Hoghaigearraidh
11. Mo Bheannachd Dhan Bhaillidh Ur
12. Aoidh, Na Dean Cadal Idir

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #886 in Music
• Released on: 2007-03-26
• Number of discs: 1

Mark Radcliffe - Radio 1
Like beautiful messages from another world - enchanting and beguiling

Observer Music Monthly
Utterly charming

The Guardian Scotland On Sunday
Traditional material transformed by clear, thoughtful vocals

Customer Reviews

Captivating
Recommended by a friend, I was a little dubious about buying a Scottish folk music album. However the beauty of the voice and the musicianship wins through.

Musician's musician
Well, I'm going to add my voice to the chorus.

As I write, there are no musical samples available on Amazon; but I saw the glowing reviews. Then I read that Julie was Eamon Doorley's fiancée, and I thought, OK, he probably plays on her album: I'll take a chance.

I couldn't be more happy. Her voice is glorious. The other musicians read like a cross-section of all that's best in folk music, but the accompaniments never overwhelm or compete with the vocals, as they sometimes did with (for instance) Sólas. The arrangements, in which I can definitely detect the John McCusker touch, are wonderful, and both the original lyrics and translations are provided. The recording is crystal clear.

Try this for a first approximation. Imagine Kate Rusby singing in Gaelic, with John McCusker and Danú backing her. If you think you would like the result, then this album is for you.

A beautiful voice, endlessly listenable and engaging
I also own Mar a Tha Mo Chridhe and it too is an excellent album. Julie Fowlis is a truly exceptional singer, having a voice that seems magical, with a clear, beautiful and pure tone - always a perfect fit for the engaging acoustic accompaniment of the fine supporting musicians. In that sense Julie Fowlis has made such a well-balanced album, endlessly listenable, engaging and overflowing with the clarity and emotion of her voice. On the basis of her recordings I saw her sing live on her 2007 tour with her band, including her man Éamon Doorley of Danú fame, and what a fine treat it was. Highly recommended. If you have any doubts then listen to the tracks within Julie's myspace.com site and be convinced.