Pros: Fun, not at all serious, and a very eclectic mix of music and musicians. Cons: Some very strange selections
There are Irish bands, and then there are the Chieftains. Long a mainstay of folk culture, and wonderful performers to boot, the Chieftains have been exposing the rest of the world to the marvelous rhythms and beat of traditional Irish music. Their...
Pros: Excellent variety of guest singers, great sound, great Chieftain quality Cons: Not for everyone, very different.
I have always had trouble writing music ops. I find it very difficult in transferring one medium (music) into another (writing). But I thought I would give it a stab with one of my all time favorite albums. Long Black Veil by the Chieftains is probably...
Pros: They are infinite Cons: They are non-existent
Only the most musically naive could live in this world without having heard of The Chieftains. They are the top drawer among Celtic Groups, and have been touring the world with their music for nearly fifty (50) years! Aye, Boy-o and Lassie, these...
Pros: accesible compendium of pop stars signing Irish folk songs Cons: none
In the interest of full disclosure, I am of Irish heritage, and yes, I can enjoy a good jig or reel every now and then. But like everyone I am a bit mystified by the current trend of popularity of Riverdance and Irish culture in general. The...
I like a little of the weird. I get tired of the same old grind. And if that describes you too, you should definitely give the Chieftains a try. And if you are going to try out the Chieftains for the very first time, then the Long Black Veil is...
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