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Digitally remastered Japanese import has bonus mix for "Caislean Oir."
In signing to RCA Records in 1982, Clannad switched gears from traditional Celtic folk to more mainstream-oriented pop. 1985's MACALLA features both pop compositions and examples of Clannad's innovative, reverb-drenched ambient style.
The opening "Caislean Oir" is a lush vocal choir piece. The song, interpreted much like a Renaissance chant--with a distinct Celtic flair, of course--resonates with deep emotion. "Closer to Your Heart" and "Almost Seems (Too Late to Turn)" are particularly memorable. The electric guitar solo on the former shows off the superb skill of special guest Anton Drennan. Maire Brennan's vocal comes across as particularly inspired as she sings, "time will heal all your troubles away." But MACALLA's most moving song may be "In a Lifetime." U2's Bono sits in on this track, contributing an extremely passionate vocal performance.
Digitally remastered Japanese release featuring a bonus track: "Caislean Oir (Planet Heaven Mix)".
Engineers: Martin Pearson, Ron Kurz, Louis Austin.
Clannad: Maire Ni Bhraonain, Pol O Braonain, Ciaran O Braonain, Padraig O Dugain, Noel O Dugain.
Additional personnel: Bono (vocals); Anton Drennan (guitar); Mel Collins (saxophone); James Delaney (keyboards, synthesizer); Steve Nye (keyboards); Paul Moran (drums); Danny Cummins (percussion).
Macalla Music | List Price | $32.98 (You save $4.69) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, World CDs, International, Folk, World Beat, Irish, British Folk | | Label | BMG (distributor) | | Orig Year | 1985 | | All Time Sales Rank |  607535  | | CD Universe Part number | 6756749 | | Catalog number | 37455 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jan 28, 2004 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Ciaran O Braonain
Maire Ni Bhraonain
Noel O Dugain
Padraig O Dugain
Pol O Braonain
Also: Bono, Mel Collins, Steve Nye, Paul Moran, Anto Drennan, James Delaney, Danny Cummins | | Additional Info | Bonus Track; Japan |
Clannad Macalla Songs | 1. | Caislean Oir - (Irish Gaelic) | |
| 2. | Wild Cry | $0.99 | |
| 3. | Closer to Your Heart | $0.99 | |
| 4. | In a Lifetime | $0.99 | |
| 5. | Almost Seems | |
| 6. | Indoor  | $0.99 | |
| 7. | Buachaill on Eirne - (Irish Gaelic) | |
| 8. | Blackstairs | $0.99 | |
| 9. | Journey's End | $0.99 | |
| 10. | Northern Skyline | $0.99 | |
| 11. | Caislean Oir- Planet Heaven Mix - (Planet Heaven Mix) | |
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