I discovered Clannad in 1987, around age 20, when I was managing a used record store in America... been a huge fan ever since. But seeing them live in California in 2012 added incredible color and context to their story. I'm forever grateful for the 2 hours I spent in the presence of one of great musical families of all-time.
I'm tellin you, there is nothing more funny than listening to a 49 year old black man that's been listening to Clannad since he was 15, sing along with these songs! I LOVE Clannad! I think I have all of the albums. One of my favorite songs of theirs is caislean óir and I can't say the words correctly! I wish I could find lyrics that were spelled out phonetically, so I could pronounce them correctly. Clannad forever!
@joseph Dixon Well then, how about a 49 old guy from Algeria (north Africa), who got hold of a Clannad “cassette” in 1990 as a gift from an old neighbour who lived in Ireland. back than I was more into hiphop & RnB, but listening to “Nil Sen La” was like a revolution!. 25 years later, I left my country to go and live in a charming city in uk where one evening, while driving back from work, I spotted a sign saying “Clannad in town”…the young man back in Algeria wouldn’t even dream of seeing Clannad…he was wrong!. Went “selfishly” on my own to the Concert, and it was pure 2h of pure joy and lots of emotions filled with nostalgia…the evening was crowned with an unforgettable chat with Moya and all the band. I was….happy!.;-)
It makes my heart happy to read this. I am an irish person living in Sweden and it is the most amazing feeling, out all by myself in the forest and the sound of clannad, i can’t describe that wonderful feeling!
I still recall the evening that my father introduced me to Clannad's Dúlamán album when I was in my mid-teens. As a Dubliner, he was a great lover of Irish traditional music. It wasn't long after it was released and I have been a fan of Clannad's ever since then. I had the good fortune of finally seeing them in concert during their farewell tour at the Orpheum in Los Angeles this past October 5th, 2023. They began their set with Buachaill Ón Éirne, which was my father's party piece. He passed away last year and I was so moved with emotion right from the start of the concert. The memories that they brought to mind were so uplifting and filled me with overwhelming joy. I don't know how many times that I fell asleep with my headphones on listening to their LPs in my bedroom as a teen, oh, so many years ago. Their outstanding music is intricately weaved through my life and this concert is a testament to the breadth of their extraordinary talent and their worldwide appeal. Go raibh míle, míle maith agaibh a Chlann as Dobhar.
What Joy to rediscover this legendary union of gifted musicians, old and new. Clannad has been on my musical radar since my early teens, and have always felt like a musical fairy godparent. Thank you all, and thank you for bringing your gifts to this table of streaming possibilities. Merry Christmas, and may 2024 bring us all much joy, peace and music 🦋💖🙏
As someone from Ireland I say this with all sincerity, Clannad has given me much joy over the years, I feel privileged to hear them singing our native language, as they come from a gaeltacht area where Gaelic is their first language, it is such a treasure for me to listen to. I wish I had grown up in such an area. The fluent haunting melodies and harmonies are other worldly and it makes me proud of our heritage and culture. Love this so much ☘❤❤❤
You Irish saved us from the Dark Ages. Illuminated Manuscripts the lot of ya. I'm here on St Patrick's day in Sydney. Listening to you ,watching gorgeous Irish females dancing to Ed Sheeran's Nancy Mulligan. Happy St Patrick's. Enya sings me and my family Lullabies. Sorry My family and I.
@@kimberlylundberg1596 same here..I am Aussie..but my father was from Ireland...he instilled this music in me..from the day I was born..he sang Irish tunes to me every night...and what a beautiful singer he was. .RIP..Leopald Brennan..I miss you Dad. And I hope you are singing again ..xxx
I’m watching this on the eve of the winter solstice in Britain, five days before Christmas, and it’s perfect ❤ I had the Legend album on cassette after watching Robin of Sherwood, and played it non stop until it gave up the ghost - so many good memories, blissful music 😊
I have loved Clannad since I was 13 years old I am now 67 and still love listening to them. , maybe one day I will get to see them in person. Thank you for your music, it’s like no other.
I still can't believe that I had the privilege of listening to the "live concert" in Christ Church Cathedral on the 29th January 2011!!! It's been during the Temple bar Trad Fest. One of the best Concerts ever!! I will never forget it. Thanks Moya for all those emotions. I love Irish music and Gaelic!!
Loved Clannd since Roin of Sherwood. I wanted to know this band! So I bought all the old stuff I could get, but I was missing Duleaman. My mother was going on holiday ro Ireland and she asked what she could get me. I said Duleman and explained that it involves seaweed. She hunted up and down everywhere they went and no one got it! Eventually a sweet little girl bought her all the Clannad stuff they had and she went 'That's It!' the girl; said how can you be sure and my mom said 'Look at the cover' she could have been Miss Marple, my mom! Then, there was the magical night at Ludlow. Ludlow is a wonderful old town in the middle of nowhere, England. They have the most Michelin stars outside of London. a wonderful Arts/Theatre/Music Festival every year, that gets major stars, but somewhow they have still escaped the loonies. Well done Ludlow! Anyway, part of the festival is a Shakepeare production in the castle ruins. Which was where Prince Arthur died, if anyone actually bothers to read real history. Anyway, that years play was 'As you Like It' and the week before I had enjoyed watching major actors scampering about in the 'Forest of Arden' and the castle ruins. That finished Saturday night, Clannad played Sunday in the same set! It was wonderful. Robin of Sherwood on Overdrive. They were giggling about it themselves. They said 'We keep getting lost backstage. There is whole different castle back there!' I took my old mom with me to Brum Symphony Hall and we were up in the cheap seats,. Which made them tiny. She said 'I knew they were Irish, I didn't know they were Leprechauns!' Hahah! Good memories. Thank you Clannad.
I am german and this is the first irish music I have ever listen to...amazing sound, like it...the singing woman has a wonderfull voice, even I don't understand a single irish word...wish to sit there with irish beer and tapping with my feed to the rythm...
I am an old french-speaking Swiss and, like many , if not all, of my fellow citizens I most certainly have Celtic blood. THE HELVETII who were conquered by CAESAR were pure Celts. Hence the official name of Switzerland ( in Latin) CONFOEDERATION HELVETICA ( CH). I love the Irish language and I am trying to learn it. and I love the music. I did not know CLANNAD had such a various Gaelic repertoire. LOVE IT !
I’m of Scottish heritage, however I have not found a group that I love like Clannad! I just drift off into a world of the past and forget about my problems of today!!
Where shall we start? Moya's purest voice and harp play, the Dugan brothers' haunting guitars, the multi talented Pol and Ciaran and their INCREDIBLE harmony voices. And then the string section. And then the choir.... This is one of my favorite TH-cam recordings ever. Thank you so much for posting.
@@annebracken7757 so did i.. When i walk with my dog, along the local river, so many times i play this very recording. ..and i am so happy then.. enjoying their music. This performance in that church, (with all the other participants, audience included), is just so Clannad. ..and the audio quality is perfect (it's a live recording!).
thank you @@coreC.. and to your last point, there are very few bands that sound better live than on albums. One of my favorite songs is Newgrange, and I prefer this version to the studio recording. All about those haunting guiters. RIP Noel, what beautiful sounds you have shared with us.
Hello Again Moya. It's Joe from Jefferson Wisconsin USA. I will NEVER Forget the time I and my wife Marie spent with you a few years back at Milwaukee Irish Fest. You and Clannad have been one of my ALL TIME FAV Irish/Celtic groups EVER! Thank You SO MUCH For the AWESOME MUSIC and MEMORIES! I wish You Well and Be Safe and Healthy in these hard and trying times. Peace Slante. Joe and Marie Connolly
I just got to hear Clannad's farewell tour concert tonight at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA. The last time I saw them I was 17 yo, my first year away at college. I loved their haunting melodies. It was fitting to be present at their farewell concert and they are still wonderful! I bought their anthology 2-CD set album. It includes beautiful writing and family photos. A wonderful souvenir. I learned about this song with Bono (In a Lifetime) from this concert. What a beautiful song! Thank you, Clannad. I hope you keep making music always-- even if you don't tour anymore! It was great to see Moya's children added to the band. The music keeps going!
I was introduced to clannad by my Irish friend Riognach back in 1994 & have loved them ever since. My friend Riognach died this year after a long battle with illness. I hear clannad and feel my friend near. Love you! Thankyou for the beautiful memories! My go to music
I was introduced to Clannad in 1990 by my girlfriend at that time at the university. We stayed together during our studies. Eventually we broke up but she is on my mind every single day. Now she is battling with Multiple sclerosis. It tears my heart out. It is such a treasure to remember the days when we were young and wild. Please be strong Gabi.
Saw Clannad live at The State Theatre in Sydney Australia 1984..One of the finest concerts I've ever attended...could it be that after watching this brilliant performance that this great group of talented fellow Irish musicians have aged to perfection just like a fine wine 🍷...I believe so. Forgotten is the race that no one knows......Newgrange.
When I was 14 or 15, Clannad played in a small Irish pub in my hometown of Bochum close to the city center. This was in 1973 or 1974. That pub did not hold more than 30 - 40 people which meant that I could not get in....something I still regret to this day! I loved them back then and still do....that hauntingly beautiful Irish/ Celtic music....simply magical!!!
Muss dann so früh ihr allererster Deutschland-Besuch "als Rookies" gewesen sein! Weißt Du, dass sie ihre Farewell-Tour begonnen haben (die irgendwann nach Corona-Abebben fortgesetzt werden soll)? Wäre dann jedenfalls die letzte Gelegenheit, sie nochmals zu sehen
I'm from New Zealand listening while under level 4 covid delta. My dads people were from Louth at the fishing port of Annagassan. Love to listen to this music, returning to Liverpools Caradoc sipping Guiness. Last in Ireland 26 years ago. God bless you all. 😎👍👌😷
A wonderful concert-- made all the more wonderful by the pipers playing "Scotland the Brave" outside Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, for the queued crowds.
I love this so much! I’m 49 and I’ve been listening to Clannad since I was 15. I think I have all their albums. And I almost passed out when Anuna joined them at 51:00! Clannad forever!
I started to love this music when I watched to this iconic tv series Robin od Sherwood in Grey times in Poland. I came back to this music and the other from Clannad now when I am over 40 years old. Music is unforgettable and beautiful. These musicians are real artists not products!! Write, compose, sing, play instruments. I mean this is quality and real stuff! Great applause for the band!
Первый раз я услышал музыку Clannad когда мне исполнилось 13 лет в сериале Робин Гуд с их музыкальным оформлением фильма и влюбился на всю жизнь!!!! теперь мне 52 года но любовь не угасла!!!!
STUNNING. I can't stop watching this fabulous video l just go back to the beginning and press play again. Thank you all for sharing your music and yourselves with the world. God bless you all. X. 🙋🙋🙋🙋🏴🏴🏴🏴
Unnnggghhh....this music absolutely swells my SOUL!!! 😍❤😍 Robin of Sherwood brought tears to my eyes, as I absolutely LOVED that program on our local PBS station. And "In a Lifetime" took me back to my youth, loving early Clannad with Bono...a lifetime ago. Wow...tears to my eyes....so so so good....
I had the pleasure of seeing Clannad in the 1990's , now that I live over 1,400 miles away, I'm told that the closest venue I can see them again, is STILL nearly 1,300 miles away!
Thank you to our European neighbours for ensuring the international success of Clannad ❤ In Ireland, in the 70s and 80s, people outside of Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) areas did not want to hear songs in Gaelic. When Clannad travelled outside of Donegal in Ireland they were asked to sing in English, or not to sing in Gaelic/Irish. So if it had not been for the massive success of Clannad on the European continent, they might not have become well so well known outside of Donegal. (And in my opinion the Gaeltacht communities still produce Ireland's best and least generic musicians, even though the Gaelic culture has weakened a lot since the 70s and 80s)
First heard them with the Robin of Sherwood soundtrack and had to order it from Europe. Bought all their earlier works and then have kept up since. No group has moved me as they have; spoken to my soul. Love Moya's solo work too. Thank you.
That's how I discovered them too!! I have their greatest hit cd & the cd of the concert I found in a thrift store!!! Thank you, God for putting it in my path!!
My god, what a privilege this must have been to attend this concert, if you can call it that, in a cathedral of all ancient places, amazing and so fitting for their music. So jealous 🙂
@@helenclarke4735 There is an excellent Highland bagpipe recording made in this church, Bagpipe and Organ Recital, from half a billion years ago. Boyle and Olgivie, it's still available. Church acoustics were designed to make average people singing sound ok. For sounds that are better than average, they can be glorious performance spaces. Speaking as a piper.
My wife and I got to see Clannad on their farewell tour a few months ago in Edinburgh, at the Usher Hall. Sadly Pádraig was no longer with us, but it was joy to watch Máire, Pól, Ciarán and Noel live, busting out all the old tunes! Two things really stood out for me personally - Moya's brilliant voice and Pól's fine tin whistle soloing ☘
A native of Ballyshannon, resident in UK since ‘61, listening to Clannad, truly gifted musicians, singing in our native tongue makes me so proud of my Irish heritage 🇮🇪👏🏻☘️❤️🥰
Ballyshannon! Residence of Gerard Lysaght, back in 1991. I had the fortune of accompanying his cousin, and mother of our four. He’s since past, God rest his soul. And his two brothers now with him many years past. Such a peaceful town. Such a fond memory. Such gorgeous musicians!
I saw them when they just started out in Minden Germany in 1978? They where from then on the music of my life,never got sick of hearing them. When I traveled the world in 1988 their little sister Enja became famous. Just love the music. Thank you Clanned with all my heart for having been in my life.
You feel the wild moors and pure air of Donegal in the voices of Clannad. A spiritual place and of it's own nature while being one of the most truly Irish places in Ireland, you should visit to understand what I mean. I have loved this band since I was young and didn't need to understand the words to understand the soul of a songs 🎵 ❤😊
I fell in love with this band when I was in high school. I remember stumbling upon their greatest hits album in Barnes and Noble and decided to buy it. When I heard coinleach ghlas an fhómhair, I remember crying. I didn't understand what it means, it just moved me in a way music has never moved me before. Now almost 20 years later I've stumbled upon them again and am still very moved by their music. What a blessing to hear their sweet music!
Same for me although I was older when I bought "Magical Ring" as my first Clannad CD. The song you mention (coinleach ghlas an fhómhair) moved me then and it still does today. Although I do not understand Gaelic - this song is special to me. So happy to see the recording of this wonderful concert.
Have only come across this. Have loved Moya and the clan all my life. My late wife and I always listened to them, particularly in our travels through Dun na nGall. The acoustics in the Church suited the haunting music. Am watching from Western Australia where I have lived for the last 15 years. Mile, mile buiochas.
Takes me back to my Celtic Heritage such a wonderful Mesmerizing Band nothing better than a Recliner and put Banba on along with a Glass Cabernet Sauvignon and welcome to a Heavenly Experience!!!
It's more than 50 years ago, when we stayed at leo's Tavern in Anagry. nearly 18 Hours of music , tea and chicken sandwiches. I love them still and their music. Grettings from Cologne.
How happy am I to have this show up for me, loving your music since Harry's Game and Robin, and enjoying my collection of CDs, still beautiful to me. And Enya too. My paternal family were from county Mayo and I grew up a Geordie but learnt all the old songs, and can sing many even now after 54 years in Canada. It's in the soul and heart. 💗☘️
Clannad is the most versatile group of musicians that I have ever known, they're compositions jump from one Genre to another, New Age, Folk, Rock, Celtic, Jazz, Film and TV scores, to name a few.
@@TheHumbuckerboy They are a NationalTreasure and loved and enjoyed in the finest establishments the world over I’m in Australian but from Donegal and as you would expect more that a little proud off Donegal and the Island off Ireland and our rich culture and Heritage Happy and safe New year too one and all
@@terencegorman4672 Yes, I have all of their studio albums to the best of my knowledge, plus a couple of compilations . It is a shame that their final tour (which was to be a global tour lasting over a long period ) had to be cancelled as it coincided with the covid pandemic !
Hi everyone in clannad and pasture its Theresa here from new Zealand in Auckland I adore your beautiful music I'm also Irish decent as well from northern Dublin Ireland
I had a magical autumn in 1990 when I was filled by sadness from a broken relationship, 19 years old. But suddenly, I discovered Clannad's album "Past present". It gave me hope and warmth. I could sit for hours with it on repeat, with a few lit candles in front of me and just appreciate how beautiful life is at its core. Since then, they have always been a part of my life and journey.
@@jasonnicholasschwarz7788 you bet!! I love this since 50 years and there are many thousands irish people living in Germany. Since the 60s, there is. growing connection between these 2 countries.
Magical... Make's me feel closer to my Celtic family... I had to live in England. Its not the same...thankyou so beautiful I really needed this, this morning as my Son is unwell. ❤️🙏☘️ 6 October 2021
It´s an absolute fantastic concert show! I love Clannad and I´ve bought me a ticket for a concert in Hamburg in a location called "Fabrik" (factory) at the 19th of April in 2022. I enjoy it!
One of my all time favourite bands. I do recall when I bought Magical Ring on vinyl, in a small shop in Padova under the historical city centre arcades. Not sure why did I buy it, either had listened to Harry’s song aired by a radio night time programme or just attracted by cover. And staring at the cover and the lp notes for a few long endless days wondering what could be the music content before been able to play it in the week end once back home from Uni. Since then I got hooked and fond with them. Some years later I attended to a concert of theirs in a Bologna theatre and had the incredible experience to share a beer backstage with one of the “twin uncles”. What a memorable moment. And such a talented but so down to earth guy. RIP Pádraig. Their music will last forever.
I used to listen to Celtic music all the time and enjoyed Clannad for many years. I loved it so much... I stopped listening. Stupid human that I am! But I am back filling my life with the wonderful beauty of this music.
To share on St. Patricks Day 2023 voices of love we all need. Have a HAPPY- Joyous day mates! Get this heartful performance, done exquisitely well giving space for one to move forward together. Blessed with such beauty...in our lifetimes. IN JOY...
So love this! Am listening from Australia but my forebears came from Dublin and it puts me in touch with them - I think they were married in this beautiful cathedral. Many many thanks. Janine
It's possible if they were Protestant. Both the ancient cathedrals in Dublin - Christ Church, St. Patrick's - are Protestant. The Dean of Christ Church is a former Roman Catholic priest (now married) and he has brought many cultural events of Irish heritage to this venue.
One Arctic spring as the ice cover magically disappeared into the still freezing air to expose the bare earth to continuous if weak sunlight, I first heard Clannad. It was 1993. Icebergs still waited for their release in the fjord at eighty degrees North when I first heard Clannad. The promise of light in a silent land that ended months of total darkness and a farewell to the constellations of the night sky were at hand when I first heard Clannad. A few years ago the music of Clannad soothed a troubled toddler in her bath. Tonight this music helped a two-year-old find sleep after an overstimulating day. This music is a magic that transports one to a faraway time and place, perhaps many.
Clannads music is perfect, not every band should be perfect and music should have its mistakes and humanity, but when you need and want perfection we have Clannad. and that makes me happy , and has my whole life since I was hooked after the Robin series then went back tracking. when I need perfection I have Clannad, when I want imperfection I have the Pogues, ;)
Listenin' to clannad about 35 y now and this is still 1 of best Performances re ever Celtic 4ever. Just Makes my fest gonna move and my eyes shed water. Much love!
Moya's voice is strong...what a pleasure to listen to this...and the "lads" musical acuity is so young...as I remember, for those of who are closer to 70 than 60
With friend Chris. Watching in Vancouver B.C. 🇨🇦Canada! His Mom was born in Northern Ireland although she came to Canada as a young child. Chris loves to Irish Dance! We both like Irish 🎶music! Thanks for the music!
Heavenly music and oh what an amazing venue. I was lucky enough to see Clannad in the 90’s at Womad, with my late husband and young daughter. My daughter fell asleep listening yo the music in the front row
As the years go by, Moya Brennan's voice and performance style are still the same as they were in the ' 80s (Robin the Hooded Man)! Great music is not influenced by time. A treasure then, a diamond now. Magic, nobility, magic . If other rock bands were not based on folk music, then they "do not come to the origins" - they have nowhere to retreat from electronic music. Clannad, however, is quite another matter ! (although they can also play a synthesis of Celtic folk, rock, new age, and jazz. )))) So much potential in the origins of their music !
There is a magic to Celtic music that reaches the deepest parts of soul and heart and warms it. It speaks of fairies and elves that dance on dew drops, of trails that wind through woods and meadows, beckoning us to walk beside the Irish sea until the soul travels to a place out of time.
when i first met my wife we used to listen to clannad all the time lost my soul mate and wife of 32 years on thursday sept 30 every day hurts so much now and forever she fort every day but illness took her from me joexxxxxx
Love u Clannad! Been a big fan since I was a baby and I’m only 16 and this totally brings me back! And I love singing with all my heart and I’ve met Moya so many times growing up! 💕💕
Thank you Moya, thanks Clannad, your voice and music brought me from I was ten to now, 51, and your Sound and your Spirit is with me on my player, whereever I travel to... Thank you so much for everything, god bless you, stay safe...
I discovered Clannad in 1987, around age 20, when I was managing a used record store in America... been a huge fan ever since. But seeing them live in California in 2012 added incredible color and context to their story. I'm forever grateful for the 2 hours I spent in the presence of one of great musical families of all-time.
I'm tellin you, there is nothing more funny than listening to a 49 year old black man that's been listening to Clannad since he was 15, sing along with these songs! I LOVE Clannad! I think I have all of the albums. One of my favorite songs of theirs is caislean óir and I can't say the words correctly! I wish I could find lyrics that were spelled out phonetically, so I could pronounce them correctly. Clannad forever!
@joseph Dixon Well then, how about a 49 old guy from Algeria (north Africa), who got hold of a Clannad “cassette” in 1990 as a gift from an old neighbour who lived in Ireland. back than I was more into hiphop & RnB, but listening to “Nil Sen La” was like a revolution!. 25 years later, I left my country to go and live in a charming city in uk where one evening, while driving back from work, I spotted a sign saying “Clannad in town”…the young man back in Algeria wouldn’t even dream of seeing Clannad…he was wrong!. Went “selfishly” on my own to the Concert, and it was pure 2h of pure joy and lots of emotions filled with nostalgia…the evening was crowned with an unforgettable chat with Moya and all the band. I was….happy!.;-)
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Yes! I love it! That’s great!
It makes my heart happy to read this. I am an irish person living in Sweden and it is the most amazing feeling, out all by myself in the forest and the sound of clannad, i can’t describe that wonderful feeling!
black male here bro
You're awesome man
Clannad‘s music not only touches my heart, it goes right into my soul.
Moya Brennan is 69 years old and is a perfect beauty!
Perfect time!
wow
I still recall the evening that my father introduced me to Clannad's Dúlamán album when I was in my mid-teens. As a Dubliner, he was a great lover of Irish traditional music. It wasn't long after it was released and I have been a fan of Clannad's ever since then. I had the good fortune of finally seeing them in concert during their farewell tour at the Orpheum in Los Angeles this past October 5th, 2023. They began their set with Buachaill Ón Éirne, which was my father's party piece. He passed away last year and I was so moved with emotion right from the start of the concert. The memories that they brought to mind were so uplifting and filled me with overwhelming joy. I don't know how many times that I fell asleep with my headphones on listening to their LPs in my bedroom as a teen, oh, so many years ago. Their outstanding music is intricately weaved through my life and this concert is a testament to the breadth of their extraordinary talent and their worldwide appeal. Go raibh míle, míle maith agaibh a Chlann as Dobhar.
I cry everyone I watch this! Happy St Patrick’s Day to Ireland’s national treasure group and to you all😘☘️
What Joy to rediscover this legendary union of gifted musicians, old and new. Clannad has been on my musical radar since my early teens, and have always felt like a musical fairy godparent. Thank you all, and thank you for bringing your gifts to this table of streaming possibilities. Merry Christmas, and may 2024 bring us all much joy, peace and music 🦋💖🙏
Perfume of praise
I am Romanian and I live in Romania. I fell in love and became addicted to this music over 30 years ago.
As someone from Ireland I say this with all sincerity, Clannad has given me much joy over the years, I feel privileged to hear them singing our native language, as they come from a gaeltacht area where Gaelic is their first language, it is such a treasure for me to listen to. I wish I had grown up in such an area. The fluent haunting melodies and harmonies are other worldly and it makes me proud of our heritage and culture. Love this so much ☘❤❤❤
I am an American of Irish descent. I've never stepped foot on your glorious shores, yet, My heart soars to hear these songs! It's in my very soul!
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You Irish saved us from the Dark Ages.
Illuminated Manuscripts the lot of ya.
I'm here on St Patrick's day in Sydney.
Listening to you ,watching gorgeous Irish females dancing to Ed Sheeran's Nancy Mulligan.
Happy St Patrick's.
Enya sings me and my family Lullabies.
Sorry
My family and I.
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@@kimberlylundberg1596 same here..I am Aussie..but my father was from Ireland...he instilled this music in me..from the day I was born..he sang Irish tunes to me every night...and what a beautiful singer he was. .RIP..Leopald Brennan..I miss you Dad. And I hope you are singing again ..xxx
Been hooked on them ever since that Robin Hood series.
... same
I’m watching this on the eve of the winter solstice in Britain, five days before Christmas, and it’s perfect ❤ I had the Legend album on cassette after watching Robin of Sherwood, and played it non stop until it gave up the ghost - so many good memories, blissful music 😊
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I have loved Clannad since I was 13 years old I am now 67 and still love listening to them. , maybe one day I will get to see them in person. Thank you for your music, it’s like no other.
I've met Moya. She is one of the loveliest people you could ever wish to meet. A beautiful person.
They did already their last farewell tour. Only chance once to see Moya solo with her own band involving her two kids
The echo that cathedrals have perfectly adds to Clannad's ethereal sound!
I still can't believe that I had the privilege of listening to the "live concert" in Christ Church Cathedral on the 29th January 2011!!! It's been during the Temple bar Trad Fest. One of the best Concerts ever!! I will never forget it. Thanks Moya for all those emotions. I love Irish music and Gaelic!!
I can only imagine what the acoustics was like there in the church....Amazing
Rest in Peace Pádraig and Noel Duggan, many an hour you and the band filled my heathen soul.
November 2023:#anuna.#clannad absolutely a big fan since teenager years..moya always a pleasure and honour to listen..
Loved Clannd since Roin of Sherwood. I wanted to know this band! So I bought all the old stuff I could get, but I was missing Duleaman. My mother was going on holiday ro Ireland and she asked what she could get me. I said Duleman and explained that it involves seaweed. She hunted up and down everywhere they went and no one got it! Eventually a sweet little girl bought her all the Clannad stuff they had and she went 'That's It!' the girl; said how can you be sure and my mom said 'Look at the cover' she could have been Miss Marple, my mom!
Then, there was the magical night at Ludlow. Ludlow is a wonderful old town in the middle of nowhere, England. They have the most Michelin stars outside of London. a wonderful Arts/Theatre/Music Festival every year, that gets major stars, but somewhow they have still escaped the loonies. Well done Ludlow!
Anyway, part of the festival is a Shakepeare production in the castle ruins. Which was where Prince Arthur died, if anyone actually bothers to read real history. Anyway, that years play was 'As you Like It' and the week before I had enjoyed watching major actors scampering about in the 'Forest of Arden' and the castle ruins. That finished Saturday night, Clannad played Sunday in the same set! It was wonderful. Robin of Sherwood on Overdrive. They were giggling about it themselves. They said 'We keep getting lost backstage. There is whole different castle back there!' I took my old mom with me to Brum Symphony Hall and we were up in the cheap seats,. Which made them tiny. She said 'I knew they were Irish, I didn't know they were Leprechauns!' Hahah! Good memories. Thank you Clannad.
I am german and this is the first irish music I have ever listen to...amazing sound, like it...the singing woman has a wonderfull voice, even I don't understand a single irish word...wish to sit there with irish beer and tapping with my feed to the rythm...
The woman is Enyas sister.
@@WanderingUkes M o y a is E n y a' s sister? Greedy family, to have both of them!
This music is sung in Gaelic
Is it exactly, or even partly, the same as Scottish or Welsh?Please reply.
To Monsterable. Irish WHISKEY is even better! And it must be the brand called PADDY.
@@nygelmiller5293 Irish and Scots Gaelic are related; Welsh is on a different branch.
Down by the Salley Gardens always makes me cry.
I am an old french-speaking Swiss and, like many , if not all, of my fellow citizens I most certainly have Celtic blood. THE HELVETII who were conquered by CAESAR were pure Celts. Hence the official name of Switzerland ( in Latin) CONFOEDERATION HELVETICA ( CH). I love the Irish language and I am trying to learn it. and I love the music. I did not know CLANNAD had such a various Gaelic repertoire. LOVE IT !
The members of Clannad come from Gweedore, County Donegal. Irish was their first language.
I’m of Scottish heritage, however I have not found a group that I love like Clannad! I just drift off into a world of the past and forget about my problems of today!!
You do know where the current Scots came from? Eire.
Without understanding a single word, I can feel the spirit of this band. Thank you.
They never provide translations.
I was in Galway tonight what a performance in my opinion there’s no one like them long live clannad
Where shall we start? Moya's purest voice and harp play, the Dugan brothers' haunting guitars, the multi talented Pol and Ciaran and their INCREDIBLE harmony voices. And then the string section. And then the choir....
This is one of my favorite TH-cam recordings ever. Thank you so much for posting.
I agree, i have watched it countless times!
@@annebracken7757 so did i..
When i walk with my dog, along the local river, so many times i play this very recording. ..and i am so happy then.. enjoying their music.
This performance in that church, (with all the other participants, audience included), is just so Clannad.
..and the audio quality is perfect (it's a live recording!).
I believe you’ve described it brilliantly.😊
thank you @@coreC.. and to your last point, there are very few bands that sound better live than on albums. One of my favorite songs is Newgrange, and I prefer this version to the studio recording. All about those haunting guiters. RIP Noel, what beautiful sounds you have shared with us.
Hello Again Moya. It's Joe from Jefferson Wisconsin USA. I will NEVER Forget the time I and my wife Marie spent with you a few years back at Milwaukee Irish Fest.
You and Clannad have been one of my ALL TIME FAV Irish/Celtic groups EVER! Thank You SO MUCH For the AWESOME MUSIC and MEMORIES!
I wish You Well and Be Safe and Healthy in these hard and trying times.
Peace
Slante.
Joe and Marie Connolly
I just got to hear Clannad's farewell tour concert tonight at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA. The last time I saw them I was 17 yo, my first year away at college. I loved their haunting melodies. It was fitting to be present at their farewell concert and they are still wonderful! I bought their anthology 2-CD set album. It includes beautiful writing and family photos. A wonderful souvenir. I learned about this song with Bono (In a Lifetime) from this concert. What a beautiful song! Thank you, Clannad. I hope you keep making music always-- even if you don't tour anymore! It was great to see Moya's children added to the band. The music keeps going!
Every time I re-watch this video I get an amazing feeling of joy and delight. This woman's voice is a gift to us all.❤
I was introduced to clannad by my Irish friend Riognach back in 1994 & have loved them ever since.
My friend Riognach died this year after a long battle with illness. I hear clannad and feel my friend near. Love you! Thankyou for the beautiful memories!
My go to music
What a beautiful memory to have! God bless you.🙏
I was introduced to Clannad in 1990 by my girlfriend at that time at the university. We stayed together during our studies. Eventually we broke up but she is on my mind every single day. Now she is battling with Multiple sclerosis. It tears my heart out.
It is such a treasure to remember the days when we were young and wild. Please be strong Gabi.
Saw Clannad live at The State Theatre in Sydney Australia 1984..One of the finest concerts I've ever attended...could it be that after watching this brilliant performance that this great group of talented fellow Irish musicians have aged to perfection just like a fine wine 🍷...I believe so. Forgotten is the race that no one knows......Newgrange.
''agricultural' it says. so semitic or other mid Eastern, im gunna say.
maybe not such a ''mystery''
When I was 14 or 15, Clannad played in a small Irish pub in my hometown of Bochum close to the city center. This was in 1973 or 1974. That pub did not hold more than 30 - 40 people which meant that I could not get in....something I still regret to this day! I loved them back then and still do....that hauntingly beautiful Irish/ Celtic music....simply magical!!!
I always felt a connection to most celts. My great great grand father was Scottish trace back to the Viking era.
Muss dann so früh ihr allererster Deutschland-Besuch "als Rookies" gewesen sein!
Weißt Du, dass sie ihre Farewell-Tour begonnen haben (die irgendwann nach Corona-Abebben fortgesetzt werden soll)? Wäre dann jedenfalls die letzte Gelegenheit, sie nochmals zu sehen
I'm from New Zealand listening while under level 4 covid delta. My dads people were from Louth at the fishing port of Annagassan.
Love to listen to this music, returning to Liverpools Caradoc sipping Guiness. Last in Ireland 26 years ago.
God bless you all. 😎👍👌😷
🍀🍀💚👍
Born just outside Nottingham 71 so was a teen when Robin of Sherwood came out, Clannad big influence in my life.
A wonderful concert-- made all the more wonderful by the pipers playing "Scotland the Brave" outside Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, for the queued crowds.
This band is my all time favourite. They truly touch my soul.
Meeting Moya would be like winning the lottery
Me too.
@@lovesings2us QQ l
Exactly!
For rock it’s always been Allman Bros. For World Music, always Clannad! 👍👍👍
I love this so much! I’m 49 and I’ve been listening to Clannad since I was 15. I think I have all their albums. And I almost passed out when Anuna joined them at 51:00! Clannad forever!
yes.
yes..
52.00 the.male.vocal.
I started to love this music when I watched to this iconic tv series Robin od Sherwood in Grey times in Poland. I came back to this music and the other from Clannad now when I am over 40 years old. Music is unforgettable and beautiful. These musicians are real artists not products!! Write, compose, sing, play instruments. I mean this is quality and real stuff! Great applause for the band!
Same. My favorite series on Polish TV
Первый раз я услышал музыку Clannad когда мне исполнилось 13 лет в сериале Робин Гуд с их музыкальным оформлением фильма и влюбился на всю жизнь!!!! теперь мне 52 года но любовь не угасла!!!!
STUNNING. I can't stop watching this fabulous video l just go back to the beginning and press play again. Thank you all for sharing your music and yourselves with the world. God bless you all. X. 🙋🙋🙋🙋🏴🏴🏴🏴
Words can't describe how beautiful this is
Standing ovation for sure! Clannad brings home the bacon. Thanks for sharing this concert with the rest of the world who couldn't fit in there.
I've loved them since i was 22,im now 66. I used to call them my past lives therapy. Always an uplifting joy in my amazing life. Thankyou.
Unnnggghhh....this music absolutely swells my SOUL!!! 😍❤😍 Robin of Sherwood brought tears to my eyes, as I absolutely LOVED that program on our local PBS station. And "In a Lifetime" took me back to my youth, loving early Clannad with Bono...a lifetime ago. Wow...tears to my eyes....so so so good....
i remember when clannad first came i used to play the tapes in the restaurant i worked in i was 17 then . ive still got those tapes today
I had the pleasure of seeing Clannad in the 1990's , now that I live over 1,400 miles away, I'm told that the closest venue I can see them again, is STILL nearly 1,300 miles away!
Thank you to our European neighbours for ensuring the international success of Clannad ❤
In Ireland, in the 70s and 80s, people outside of Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) areas did not want to hear songs in Gaelic.
When Clannad travelled outside of Donegal in Ireland they were asked to sing in English, or not to sing in Gaelic/Irish.
So if it had not been for the massive success of Clannad on the European continent, they might not have become well so well known outside of Donegal.
(And in my opinion the Gaeltacht communities still produce Ireland's best and least generic musicians, even though the Gaelic culture has weakened a lot since the 70s and 80s)
And don't forget us across the Pond! :-) Thanks to efforts of people like Fiona Ritchie, Clannad has had a lot of fans over here.
Surely a treasure 👍🍀☘️🍀☘️
I forgot to add that they are all such accomplished musicians.
First heard them with the Robin of Sherwood soundtrack and had to order it from Europe. Bought all their earlier works and then have kept up since. No group has moved me as they have; spoken to my soul. Love Moya's solo work too. Thank you.
That's how I discovered them too!! I have their greatest hit cd & the cd of the concert I found in a thrift store!!! Thank you, God for putting it in my path!!
My god, what a privilege this must have been to attend this concert, if you can call it that, in a cathedral of all ancient places, amazing and so fitting for their music. So jealous 🙂
Churches have wonderful acoustics, and many bands etc. perform and record in them.
@@helenclarke4735 There is an excellent Highland bagpipe recording made in this church, Bagpipe and Organ Recital, from half a billion years ago. Boyle and Olgivie, it's still available. Church acoustics were designed to make average people singing sound ok. For sounds that are better than average, they can be glorious performance spaces. Speaking as a piper.
My wife and I got to see Clannad on their farewell tour a few months ago in Edinburgh, at the Usher Hall. Sadly Pádraig was no longer with us, but it was joy to watch Máire, Pól, Ciarán and Noel live, busting out all the old tunes! Two things really stood out for me personally - Moya's brilliant voice and Pól's fine tin whistle soloing ☘
I was there with a friend from Poland. He was enraptured to see his favourite band in this amazing setting.
A native of Ballyshannon, resident in UK since ‘61, listening to Clannad, truly gifted musicians, singing in our native tongue makes me so proud of my Irish heritage 🇮🇪👏🏻☘️❤️🥰
Lovely song
Ballyshannon! Residence of Gerard Lysaght, back in 1991. I had the fortune of accompanying his cousin, and mother of our four. He’s since past, God rest his soul. And his two brothers now with him many years past. Such a peaceful town. Such a fond memory. Such gorgeous musicians!
Much love and respect to you.
Bally Shannon is a beautiful town and such lovely people
I love your beautiful music auntie moya thankyou for your beautiful music
I saw them when they just started out in Minden Germany in 1978? They where from then on the music of my life,never got sick of hearing them. When I traveled the world in 1988 their little sister Enja became famous. Just love the music. Thank you Clanned with all my heart for having been in my life.
Beautiful music
Fabulous voice
I like enya too
The music of Clannad touches me so deeply in my soul, I can't even begin to explain it!
I feel the same way
I can. You're Irish.
because music is filled with kindness
As an American with Scottish ancestry, I am moved by the music and singing in the most beautiful language on Earth...........Gaelic!
Because
Sound
Heals
It's the Essence of our b-earth right
💖✨🤓😚
You feel the wild moors and pure air of Donegal in the voices of Clannad. A spiritual place and of it's own nature while being one of the most truly Irish places in Ireland, you should visit to understand what I mean. I have loved this band since I was young and didn't need to understand the words to understand the soul of a songs 🎵 ❤😊
My family and I listen to this every day. I have been a fan since I was a child. Clannad is the soundtrack of my life. Love and peace to you all.
Put perfectly Ruby K
I fell in love with this band when I was in high school. I remember stumbling upon their greatest hits album in Barnes and Noble and decided to buy it. When I heard coinleach ghlas an fhómhair, I remember crying. I didn't understand what it means, it just moved me in a way music has never moved me before. Now almost 20 years later I've stumbled upon them again and am still very moved by their music. What a blessing to hear their sweet music!
That is my favourite song by Clannad. 👍🏻
Same for me although I was older when I bought "Magical Ring" as my first Clannad CD. The song you mention (coinleach ghlas an fhómhair) moved me then and it still does today. Although I do not understand Gaelic - this song is special to me. So happy to see the recording of this wonderful concert.
Im so glad to see Clannad playing traditional music again.
Impossible to add some word to this wonder from Heaven. Thanks to God they're still on Earth. I love Clannad for ever
Have only come across this. Have loved Moya and the clan all my life. My late wife and I always listened to them, particularly in our travels through Dun na nGall. The acoustics in the Church suited the haunting music. Am watching from Western Australia where I have lived for the last 15 years. Mile, mile buiochas.
Thank you so much clannad,thank you Ireland,love you all .could not find finer musicians if you searched the four corners of the world.. ☘ ❤ X
Takes me back to my Celtic Heritage such a wonderful Mesmerizing Band nothing better than a Recliner and put Banba on along with a Glass Cabernet Sauvignon and welcome to a Heavenly Experience!!!
You don’t have to be of Celtic Heritage to love Clannad, but I’m sure it doesn’t hurt😉
It's more than 50 years ago, when we stayed at leo's Tavern in Anagry. nearly 18 Hours of music , tea and chicken sandwiches. I love them still and their music. Grettings from Cologne.
Love Clannad and their music since about 40 years! 👌👍
How happy am I to have this show up for me, loving your music since Harry's Game and Robin, and enjoying my collection of CDs, still beautiful to me. And Enya too. My paternal family were from county Mayo and I grew up a Geordie but learnt all the old songs, and can sing many even now after 54 years in Canada. It's in the soul and heart. 💗☘️
Clannad is the most versatile group of musicians that I have ever known, they're compositions jump from one Genre to another, New Age, Folk, Rock, Celtic, Jazz, Film and TV scores, to name a few.
They seem to be underappreciated but they have made wonderful music down through the decades 😃
New Age?!?
@@TheHumbuckerboy They are a NationalTreasure and loved and enjoyed in the finest establishments the world over I’m in Australian but from Donegal and as you would expect more that a little proud off Donegal and the Island off Ireland and our rich culture and Heritage Happy and safe New year too one and all
@@terencegorman4672 Yes, I have all of their studio albums to the best of my knowledge, plus a couple of compilations . It is a shame that their final tour (which was to be a global tour lasting over a long period ) had to be cancelled as it coincided with the covid pandemic !
@@TheHumbuckerboy The covet will stop at some point and Clannad will move forward plus every thing
Clannad had knack for picking just the most incredible songs and the arrangements are impeccable.
Hi everyone in clannad and pasture its Theresa here from new Zealand in Auckland I adore your beautiful music I'm also Irish decent as well from northern Dublin Ireland
I had a magical autumn in 1990 when I was filled by sadness from a broken relationship, 19 years old. But suddenly, I discovered Clannad's album "Past present". It gave me hope and warmth. I could sit for hours with it on repeat, with a few lit candles in front of me and just appreciate how beautiful life is at its core.
Since then, they have always been a part of my life and journey.
Since my teenage years their music accompanied me.Kind regards from Germany.
Lots of celtic admirers in Germany it seems:)
@@jasonnicholasschwarz7788 you bet!! I love this since 50 years and there are many thousands irish people living in Germany. Since the 60s, there is. growing connection between these 2 countries.
Magical... Make's me feel closer to my Celtic family... I had to live in England. Its not the same...thankyou so beautiful I really needed this, this morning as my Son is unwell. ❤️🙏☘️
6 October 2021
love this band since fourty years. their music is timeless. thanks clannad so much for that.
It´s an absolute fantastic concert show! I love Clannad and I´ve bought me a ticket for a concert in Hamburg in a location called "Fabrik" (factory) at the 19th of April in 2022. I enjoy it!
One of my all time favourite bands. I do recall when I bought Magical Ring on vinyl, in a small shop in Padova under the historical city centre arcades. Not sure why did I buy it, either had listened to Harry’s song aired by a radio night time programme or just attracted by cover. And staring at the cover and the lp notes for a few long endless days wondering what could be the music content before been able to play it in the week end once back home from Uni. Since then I got hooked and fond with them. Some years later I attended to a concert of theirs in a Bologna theatre and had the incredible experience to share a beer backstage with one of the “twin uncles”. What a memorable moment. And such a talented but so down to earth guy. RIP Pádraig. Their music will last forever.
The song at 14 minute mark is so very deep. Her voice fits it perfectly. The emotions make me run through the green hills where the rainbows shine
Exactly, what a gorgeous song❤
That's "Coinleach Ghlas An Fhomair;" here are the lyrics, in Gaelic, and in English:
www.celticlyricscorner.net/clannad/coinleach.htm
I used to listen to Celtic music all the time and enjoyed Clannad for many years. I loved it so much... I stopped listening. Stupid human that I am! But I am back filling my life with the wonderful beauty of this music.
The antidote to the evil in todays crazy times , thank you !
Nicely said
To share on St. Patricks Day 2023 voices of love we all need. Have a HAPPY- Joyous day mates! Get this heartful performance, done exquisitely well giving space for one to move forward together. Blessed with such beauty...in our lifetimes. IN JOY...
So love this! Am listening from Australia but my forebears came from Dublin and it puts me in touch with them - I think they were married in this beautiful cathedral. Many many thanks. Janine
It's possible if they were Protestant. Both the ancient cathedrals in Dublin - Christ Church, St. Patrick's - are Protestant. The Dean of Christ Church is a former Roman Catholic priest (now married) and he has brought many cultural events of Irish heritage to this venue.
One Arctic spring as the ice cover magically disappeared into the still freezing air to expose the bare earth to continuous if weak sunlight, I first heard Clannad. It was 1993. Icebergs still waited for their release in the fjord at eighty degrees North when I first heard Clannad. The promise of light in a silent land that ended months of total darkness and a farewell to the constellations of the night sky were at hand when I first heard Clannad.
A few years ago the music of Clannad soothed a troubled toddler in her bath. Tonight this music helped a two-year-old find sleep after an overstimulating day.
This music is a magic that transports one to a faraway time and place, perhaps many.
Great family that has given us such beautiful music
Just to let you know that I am an Argentian who loves Clannad. This concert is really great!
Clannads music is perfect, not every band should be perfect and music should have its mistakes and humanity, but when you need and want perfection we have Clannad. and that makes me happy , and has my whole life since I was hooked after the Robin series then went back tracking. when I need perfection I have Clannad, when I want imperfection I have the Pogues, ;)
Listenin' to clannad about 35 y now and this is still 1 of best Performances re ever
Celtic 4ever. Just Makes my fest gonna move and my eyes shed water. Much love!
Moya's voice is strong...what a pleasure to listen to this...and the "lads" musical acuity is so young...as I remember, for those of who are closer to 70 than 60
With friend Chris. Watching in Vancouver B.C. 🇨🇦Canada! His Mom was born in Northern Ireland although she came to Canada as a young child. Chris loves to Irish Dance! We both like Irish 🎶music! Thanks for the music!
The first time I heard irish music was an album by Clannad and it accompanies me until now and I still love it.
So beautiful! 💖 I listen to you for some years from Argentina! 🇦🇷💖 Thank you for your music! I love you, Clannad!! 🇮🇪💖
Her voice is magical, mystical. And she’s beautiful looking too.
Of course she is , it`s Enya`s sister Moya Brennan .
@@davidhaney1394 I kinda know that. I first saw her perform in Donegal 45 years ago
From France,Britanny, thank you for celtic soul,let's discover french Tri Yann too...
Heavenly music and oh what an amazing venue. I was lucky enough to see Clannad in the 90’s at Womad, with my late husband and young daughter. My daughter fell asleep listening yo the music in the front row
As the years go by, Moya Brennan's voice and performance style are still the same as they were in the ' 80s (Robin the Hooded Man)! Great music is not influenced by time. A treasure then, a diamond now. Magic, nobility, magic . If other rock bands were not based on folk music, then they "do not come to the origins" - they have nowhere to retreat from electronic music. Clannad, however, is quite another matter ! (although they can also play a synthesis of Celtic folk, rock, new age, and jazz. )))) So much potential in the origins of their music !
@misterbojangles Clannad is " beauty " ))
What a treasure, that Clannad could be recorded and filmed so beautifully, at the top of their game, at St. Patrick's. Priceless.
We love Clannad. Even we do not speak/understand the native language but the melody is so beautiful.
There is a magic to Celtic music that reaches the deepest parts of soul and heart and warms it. It speaks of fairies and elves that dance on dew drops, of trails that wind through woods and meadows, beckoning us to walk beside the Irish sea until the soul travels to a place out of time.
So very very true, have enjoyed them for many years.
Outstanding talent. The best of the best of their kind. God-given.
A group of incredible skill and Maire's voice is fabulous
when i first met my wife we used to listen to clannad all the time lost my soul mate and wife of 32 years on thursday sept 30 every day hurts so much now and forever she fort every day but illness took her from me joexxxxxx
God Rest Your Beautiful Wife and God Bless You and your Family... I will keep you in my prayers Sir ❤️☘️
Love u Clannad! Been a big fan since I was a baby and I’m only 16 and this totally brings me back! And I love singing with all my heart and I’ve met Moya so many times growing up! 💕💕
Incredible!
Still beautiful!
Like the old days when ROBIN HOOD was on TV :)
With love from Poland 🥰
Thank you Moya, thanks Clannad, your voice and music brought me from I was ten to now, 51, and your Sound and your Spirit is with me on my player, whereever I travel to...
Thank you so much for everything, god bless you, stay safe...
I grew up listening to them and loved they did all the music for Robin of Sherwood.