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Afro Celt Sound System
Volume 1 Sound Magic

Album AU 1996 on Real World Records label
Electronic, Folk, World and (Breakbeat, Celtic, Folk)

Recorded at Sonic Innovation, London, summer/autumn 1995 and at the Real World Recording Week, July 1995 (except Ronan Browne's uilieann pipe, flute, harmonium and mandolin overdubs recorded at Real World Studios, February 1996). Includes a 4 panel fold-out insert sleeve. ℗ 1996 Real World Records Ltd © 1996 Real World Records Ltd The copyright in this recording is owned by Real World Records Ltd and licenced exclusively to Virgin Records Ltd Printed in the UK (on back sleeve bottom) Publishers: Tracks 1.Part a, 1.Part b, 3, 9.Part b: Copyright Control Tracks 2, 4.Part a: Real World Music / Copyright Control Track 4.Part b: Real World Music Track 5: Chrysalis Music / WOMAD Music Ltd / EMI Virgin Music Ltd / Copyright Control Track 6: Sony Music Publishing / Real World Music Track 7: Real World Music / Sony Music Publishing Track 8: WOMAD Music Ltd / EMI Virgin Music Ltd / Copyright Control Track 9.Part 1: Real World Music / EMI Music Publishing Ltd / Copyright Control

     
Musicians
PortraitAfro Celt Sound System , *1995 GB
album by
PortraitGarry Finlayson bj,
banjo, shooglenifty
PortraitJames McNally key, acc, GB
bodhrán, low whistle, written by, accordion, uilleann pipes
PortraitJames Mackintosh dr, perc,
bongos, shooglenifty
PortraitKif Higgins ,
design, visual stress
PortraitAngus R. Grant vn, voc, 1967-2016 GB
fiddle, shooglenifty
PortraitSimon Emmerson g, key, man, *1956 GB
guitar, mixed by, producer, sleeve notes, programmed by, additional programming, programmed by, keyboard programming, drum programming, main, written by, arranged by
PortraitMyrdhin hrp, voc, *1950 FR
harp, celtic, written by, arranged by
PortraitKaouding Cissoko , 1964-2003
kora, written by, arranged by
PortraitIain MacLeod man, voc, GB
mandolin, shooglenifty
PortraitJamie Reid , *1947 GB
painting, photography by, design, afro celt visualiser, sleeve notes
PortraitShooglenifty , *1990
performer
PortraitMassamba Diop , SN
talking drum
PortraitJo Bruce ,
keyboards, programmed by, keyboard programming, drum programming, main, written by
PortraitRonan Browne fl, *1965 IE
uilleann pipes, written by, mandolin, flute, concert d wood, arranged by, flute, bb alto wood flute, harmonium, uilleann pipes
PortraitMalcolm Crosbie eg, acg,
guitar, additional
PortraitMartin Russell key, *1934 US
keyboards, programmed by, additional programming, written by, keyboards, programmed by, main programming, arranged by
PortraitLevon Minassian voc, *1958 FR
duduk, doudouk
PortraitIarla Ó Lionáird voc, *1964 IE
vocals, written by, arranged by
PortraitJohn Fortis b, GB
electric bass, loops, keyboard loop
PortraitDavid Bottrill , CA
recorded by, ronan browne's mandolin, recorded by, ronan browne's flute & uilleann pipes overdubs, recorded by, ronan browne's uilleann pipes overdubs, recorded by, ronan browne's flute overdubs, recorded by, ronan browne's harmonium & uilleann pipes overdubs
PortraitSimon Edwards b, US
sintir, sintar
PortraitAyub Ogada voc, perc, fl, *1956 KE
vocals, written by, vocals, lyre, nyatiti
PortraitDavy Spillane g, fl, *1959 IE
low whistle, written by
PortraitManu Katché dr, *1958 FR
cymbal, cymbals
PortraitCaroline Lavelle vc, voc, *1969 GB
arranged by, cello
PortraitJocelyn Pook vl, voc, p, *1960 GB
viola
PortraitZil voc, syn,
voice, vocal drone
Producers
Tristan Manco graphic design
Steve Baker management
Ian Cooper mastered by
David Bottrill mixed by
Russell Kearney mixed by, assistance
Jo Bruce producer, additional
Martin Russell producer, additional
Ron Aslan producer
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Saor / FreeAfro Celt Sound SystemRonan Browne
2News From NowhereAfro Celt Sound SystemJo Bruce8:21
3Whirl-Y-Reel 1 (Beard And Sandals Mix)Afro Celt Sound SystemJames McNally, Simon Emmerson7:21
4Inion / DaughterAfro Celt Sound SystemIarla Ó Lionáird, Jo Bruce4:15
5Sure-As-NotAfro Celt Sound SystemKaouding Cissoko, Martin Russell, Myrdhin, Simon Emmerson
6Sure-As-Knot (Jungle Segue)Afro Celt Sound SystemSimon Emmerson9:58
7Nil Cead Againn Dul Abhaile / We Cannot Go HomeAfro Celt Sound SystemAyub Ogada, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Jules Brookes, Kaouding Cissoko, Ron Aslan7:20
8Dark Moon / High Tide (Including Farewell To Eireann)Afro Celt Sound SystemDavy Spillane, Martin Russell, Simon Emmerson4:12
9Whirl-Y-Reel 2 (Folk Police Mix)Afro Celt Sound SystemDavy Spillane, Simon Emmerson5:28
10House Of The AncestorsAfro Celt Sound SystemAyub Ogada, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Jo Bruce8:02
11Eistigh Liomsa Sealad / Listen To MeAfro Celt Sound SystemTraditional
12Saor RepriseAfro Celt Sound SystemRonan Browne10:54
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