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Phil Coulter may have made his name way back when as a writer of pop hits, but since then he's practiced his craft on a broader musical canvas. Here the art becomes more intimate, dealing as it does with a most specific place in Ireland, Lough Swilly, and its associations, both warm and tragic, with his own history. In the '80s, the lake claimed the lives of both his brother and sister, but he remains drawn to it, and its pristine memories of his childhood vacations. The musical result isn't a million miles from the neo-classical Celticisms of Peadar O'Riada -- who helps out here -- but also tinged with sorrow, as on "The Shores of the Swilly," beautifully and sparely sung by Sinead O'Connor, which is the tale of Cyd Coulter's death. There's history in actor Liam Neeson's spoken-word piece, "The Flight of the Earls," and the mournful simplicity of the hymn "For Those in Peril on the Sea." There's also plenty of orchestral sweep to the melodies, evoking the water, which brings some of the album perilously close to new age music. Always, though, Coulter knows when to back off and not let things go too far. Even "Prayer for the Fishermen," with Roma Downey's invocation, never reaches overkill. In essence, this album is a catharsis of spirit and a memorial, and Coulter's touch ensures that it succeeds as both. ~ Chris Nickson, All Music Guide
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- PerformerPhil Coulter
- Music genreNew Age, New Age Instrumental
- Media formatCD
- Original release date2001
- Number of tracks14
- Number of discs1
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Phil Coulter - Lake Of Shadows (CD) Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG) Light Wear to CD & Insert Country: US Year: 2001 Genre: Folk World & Country Style: 1. Lake Of Shadows 5:562. Sunlight On The Water 4:243. Farewell To Inishowen 3:154. The Flight Of The Earls 5:495. The Star Of The Sea 5:096. The Lough Swilly Railway 3:447. For Those In Peril On The Sea 4:258. The Lonesome Boatman 4:359. The Year Of The French 3:2910. The Shores Of The Swilly 4:1211. Back To The Island 4:1212. Vive La Hoche 4:0513. Prayer For The Fishermen 4:3714. Take Me Home 4:30 Barcode, ECT: Barcode 0 1934-11617-2 1Rights Society ASCAPMatrix / Runout 1099 01934116172 E10905-03 AMastering SID Code IFPI L383Mould SID Code IFPI 6100 Like items for discount offers, bundle up to save on domestic and international shipping! All items are sight graded, as it is physically impossible to listen to each item in our store in full. For valuable items, you may request us to give it a playthrough. All items are graded according to the Goldmine Grading standard. New (Mint) items will not be opened prior to shipping, even if paid for, and cannot be tested. Note that this listing uses stock images, which may include inserts that are not included Inserts will be mentioned if included. We apologize for any confusion, but please be sure to carefully read the above condition description. All items shipped with tracking USPS media mail or ground if domestic, USPS International or DHL if not. All items ship within 2 days of purchase except in extreme circumstances.Data provided by Discogs
Phil Coulter may have made his name way back when as a writer of pop hits, but since then he's practiced his craft on a broader musical canvas. Here the art becomes more intimate, dealing as it does with a most specific place in Ireland, Lough Swilly, and its associations, both warm and tragic, with his own history. In the '80s, the lake claimed the lives of both his brother and sister, but he remains drawn to it, and its pristine memories of his childhood vacations. The musical result isn't a million miles from the neo-classical Celticisms of Peadar O'Riada -- who helps out here -- but also tinged with sorrow, as on "The Shores of the Swilly," beautifully and sparely sung by Sinead O'Connor, which is the tale of Cyd Coulter's death. There's history in actor Liam Neeson's spoken-word piece, "The Flight of the Earls," and the mournful simplicity of the hymn "For Those in Peril on the Sea." There's also plenty of orchestral sweep to the melodies, evoking the water, which brings some of the album perilously close to new age music. Always, though, Coulter knows when to back off and not let things go too far. Even "Prayer for the Fishermen," with Roma Downey's invocation, never reaches overkill. In essence, this album is a catharsis of spirit and a memorial, and Coulter's touch ensures that it succeeds as both. ~ Chris Nickson, All Music Guide
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Performer
Phil Coulter
Music genre
New Age, New Age Instrumental
Media format
CD
Original release date
2001
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