Fuaim

• Artist: Clannad
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• Release Date: 1982
• Genre: Celtic

Review

Combining traditional Irish folk with touches of contemporary pop, Clannad has acquired a small but loyal following with its distinctive music. One thing that makes Fuaim so effective is its use of simplicity. Whether interpreting Irish songs that go back centuries or embracing songs written in recent years, Clannad (whose members sing in both English and Gaelic) is a band that knows how to use subtlety and understatement to great artistic advantage. Fuaim offers a striking blend of acoustic and electric instruments. Synthesizers and electric guitar successfully interact with the harp, the flute and the mandola on this consistently enriching celebration of Irish culture. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Na Buachailli Alainn	Ciaran Brennan, Paul Brennan	Clannad	(2:57)
Mheall Si Lena Glórthaí Mé		Clannad	(4:18)
Bruach Na Carraige Báine		Clannad	(2:37)
Lá Breá Fán Dtuath		Clannad	(:45)
An Túll	Ciaran Brennan, Paul Brennan	Clannad	(3:07)
Strayed Away		Clannad	(2:46)
Ni Lá Na Gaoithe Lá Na Scoilb?		Clannad	(6:11)
Lish Young Buy-A-Broom		Clannad	(3:30)
Mhorag's Na Horo Gheallaidh	Ciaran Brennan, Traditional	Clannad	(1:43)
The Green Fields of Gaothdobhair		Clannad	(4:08)
Buaireadh an Phósta		Clannad	(2:52)

Credits

Clannad (Main Performer), Máire Brennan (Harp), Máire Brennan (Vocals), Ciaran Brennan (Bass), Ciaran Brennan (Guitar), Ciaran Brennan (Keyboards), Ciaran Brennan (Vocals), Eithne Brennan (Percussion), Eithne Brennan (Keyboards), Eithne Brennan (Vocals), Paul Brennan (Flute), Paul Brennan (Guitar), Paul Brennan (Percussion), Paul Brennan (Vocals), Noel Bridgeman (Percussion), Noel Bridgeman (Drums), Neil Buckley (Wind), Noel Duggan (Guitar), Noel Duggan (Vocals), Pat Duggan (Guitar), Pat Duggan (Mandolin), Pat Duggan (Vocals), Pearse Dunne (Assistant Engineer), Brian Masterson (Engineer), Pat O'Farrell (Guitar), Nicky Ryan (Producer), Paul Wexler (Liner Notes)