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The Clannad Family
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The image shows the members of the Irish musical group Clannad. This influential band was formed in Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal.
The group in the photo consists of:
Moya Brennan (seated center)
Ciarán Brennan
Pól Brennan
Noel Duggan
Pádraig Duggan
Fast Facts.
Origin:
Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal, Ireland.
Genre:
Folk, New Age, and Celtic.
Milestone:
In November 1982, they became the first act to sing in Irish (as Gaeilge) on the television show Top of the Pops.
Famous Relation: Singer Enya (Eithne Ní Bhraonáin) is the sister of Moya, Ciarán, and Pól; she was a member of the group from 1980 to 1982.
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I didn't know Moya had passed away until I came across (on 25/Apr/26) this MV tribute on Youtube.
Interestingly, the above video on Youtube appeared along with She Past Away. I didn't know Moya personally, but I'm guessing being associated with bands like SPA and The Cure would have pleased her. She'd probably enjoy the connection (through SPA & Rituel) with The Addams Family too.
SPA
The Dance Goes On.
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Everyone in my life who has ever supplied me with honey is, with appropriate contextual interpretation of song lyrics etc., a honeybee of The Human Hive (π « π , π «π or just π ).
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Clannad's Pastpresent was one of the earliest albums I bought as a serious music collector and (quite) young man. I've always had an interest in the kind of material in TV shows like Harry's Game and it was HG that initially attracted me to Clannad and Moya. About 7 years after Cs Pp was released, I started playing my own Henry's Game. I'd say I've always been playing HG (with HG, I'm happy to let Henry's Game be Harry's Game).
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Like the game itself, the name of my game is barely visible. HG is, very often, An Invisible War.
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The Pastpresent Album (1989) is a major compilation by the Irish folk-rock band Clannad, featuring 16 tracks on the CD version and 14 on the original vinyl. It includes hits from their early-to-mid 80s period and two tracks recorded specifically for this collection.
CD Track Listing.
Theme From Harry's Game:
Their breakout hit from the 1982 TV series.
Closer To Your Heart:
From the 1985 album Macalla.
Almost Seems (Too Late To Turn):
From Macalla.
The Hunter:
One of two new tracks original to this compilation.
Lady Marian:
From the Legend soundtrack (Robin of Sherwood).
Sirius:
Title track from their 1987 album Sirius.
Coinleach Glas An Fhómhair:
A traditional song from Magical Ring.
Second Nature:
Featured on the CD but not on the vinyl album.
World Of Difference:
The second new track recorded for this album.
In A Lifetime:
Their famous duet with Bono of U2.
Robin (The Hooded Man):
Theme from Robin of Sherwood.
Something To Believe In:
Featuring Bruce Hornsby.
Newgrange:
From the 1983 album Magical Ring.
Buachaill Ón Éirne:
A traditional track from Macalla.
White Fool:
Featuring Steve Perry of Journey.
Stepping Stone:
Featured on the CD but not on the vinyl album.
Key Collaborations & New Material