User:Marbhna/sandbox/Bilingua
| Bilingua | |
|---|---|
| File:Bilingua-album-cover.jpg | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 28 December 2008 |
| Recorded | 1997-1999 Homestead Studios (Randalstown, County Antrim) |
| Genre | Traditional Irish Folk Celtic |
| Length | 51:00 |
| Label | Gael Linn |
| Producer | Shaun 'Mudd' Wallace Dónal O'Connor |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Irish Times |  [1] |
| Hot Press | Positive[2] |
| Irish Music Magazine | Positive[3] |
Bilingua is a studio album by Irish musician Eithne Ní Uallacháin. Originally recorded in 1997-1999, the album was not released due to Eithne's death and contractual issues with its original label. Upon its release in 2014 by Gael Linn, Bilingua was met with critical acclaim and was nominated Traditional Album of the Year by The Irish Times in December 2014.
History[edit]
After signing to Sony Music, Eithne and husband Gerry O'Connor began work on three studio albums. As the duo Lá Lugh, they released Senex Puer and were working on two solo recordings.
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Óganaigh Óig" | Ní Mhaonaigh | 4:18 |
| 2. | "Gardaí 'n Rí" | Trad. Arr. Ní Mhaonaigh / Lunny | 3:13 |
| 3. | "Mazurkas" | Trad. Arr. Ní Mhaonaigh / Lien | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Is Fada Ó Bhaile" | Trad. Arr. Ní Mhaonaigh / Lien | 4:33 |
| 5. | "An Fidleoir" | Ní Mhaonaigh | 3:28 |
| 6. | "Highlands / Red Crow" | Ní Mhaonaigh | 3:37 |
| 7. | "Mo Níon Ó" | Ní Mhaonaigh | 4:28 |
| 8. | "Dobbin's Flowery Vale" | Trad. Arr. Ní Mhaonaigh / Ní Dhomhnaill | 6:07 |
| 9. | "Girseachaí an Phointe / Port Chití Rua" | Ní Mhaonaigh | 3:51 |
| 10. | "Méillte Cheann Dubhráin / The Twenty One Highland / The Four Mile Stone" | Trad. Arr. Ní Mhaonaigh / Higgins | 5:02 |
| 11. | "Néillí Bhán" | Trad. Arr. Ní Mhaonaigh / Lunny | 3:28 |
| 12. | "Aige Bruach Dhún Réimhe" | Trad. Arr. Ní Mhaonaigh / Lunny | 5:01 |
| 13. | "The Pigeon on the Gate / The Convenience / The Highlandman Who Kissed His Granny" | Trad. Arr. Ní Mhaonaigh / Lunny | 3:36 |
| 14. | "An Dro / Imeall" | Trad. Arr. Ní Mhaonaigh / Lunny; lyrics – Ní Mhaonaigh | 4:08 |
Live performances[edit]
It is known that Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh played live at her 2008–2012 solo shows (at least one time) the following tracks: "Gardaí 'n Rí", "An Fidleoir", "Néillí Bhán",[4] "Mazurkas", "Mo Níon Ó".[5] She also sang live many times "Mo Níon Ó" as the lead singer during Altan's extensive 2009–2011 Celebrating the 25th anniversary tour.
Personnel[edit]
- Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh – vocals, Irish fiddle, Hardanger fiddle
- Manus Lunny – bouzouki, programming, vocals, guitar
- Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill – piano
- Dónal Lunny – bodhrán
- Michael McGoldrick – flute, uileann Pipes
- Jim Higgins – percussion, bodhrán
- Graham Henderson – keyboards
- Annbjørg Lien – Hardanger fiddle
- Tim Edey – Guitar
Release history[edit]
| Country | Release Date |
|---|---|
| County Donegal, Ireland | 28 December 2008 |
| Worldwide | 12 February 2009 |
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/eithne-n%C3%AD-uallacháin-bilingua-1.2025691 The Irish Times review]
- ^ Tuairisc.ie review
- ^ Irish Music Magazine reiew
- ^ naiadeproductions.com / Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Voix d'Irlande
- ^ Information given by a couple of french attenders at Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh's show on 29 April 2010 at Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewy (Dún Lúiche), Ireland
External links[edit]
- Official website – Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh
- Imeall – album pages