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Title: A David Downes Pre-CW Project: Fir na Keol Post by: bobh56 on September 11, 2011, 06:12PM During our delightful breakfast conversation on the second day of the Believe DVD recording extravaganza, I mentioned to Scott that in the late 1990s David Downes and David Agnew (Chloe’s Dad) released a few CDs under the name Fir na Keol; he had not heard about this association. So, I checked through the various CWF topics and, although there’s a passing reference or two to Fir na Keol, there doesn’t appear to be a topic specifically devoted to it. That said, here goes.
From the CD album description: Every now and then something happens, a new chemistry a new sound. Fir na Keol are David Agnew (Oboe and Cor Anglais) and David Downes (Whistles, Pipes and Keyboards), two of Ireland’s finest musicians, from different yet similar backgrounds, combining old and new, from traditional to innovative music. For those of you not totally up to speed with Irish language Fir na Keol is a slightly phonetic way of saying “Men of Music”…and indeed they are! As best I can tell, there are three Fir na Keol CDs available from various sources (including Amazon): Celtic Moods; Pure Celtic Moods; and Celtic Christmas. I have the first two; they’re excellent. Also, all of the CDs have a bit of CW cross over – Mairead plays on Celtic Moods, and Meav sings on Pure Celtic Moods and Celtic Christmas. I’ve also read on a few Celtic music websites that Ann Myler-Dunphy may provide some vocals on Celtic Christmas, but I don’t have that CD, so I can’t confirm. Title: Re: A David Downes Pre-CW Project: Fir na Keol Post by: hayleynibhaoleafh<3'scelticwoman! on September 14, 2011, 06:55PM Oh, why thank you for sharing this information! I am quite interesting in perhaps purchasing these in the near future if at all possible.
Title: Re: A David Downes Pre-CW Project: Fir na Keol Post by: beckyw on October 02, 2011, 09:47AM I have Celtic Moods and A Celtic Christmas. I'll have to check on pure Celtic Moods.
Celtic Moods Mo Ghile Mear Katie Lift the Wings Move On Into the Mist Death Of Richard-In-Irons Riverdance Celtic Dawn Winter's End Airwaves Bright Blue Rose My Lagan Love In This Heart Still Haven't Found What I'm looking For My Rathfarnham Darlin's A Celtic Christmas Ding Dong Merrily On High Deck The Halls Winter Wonderland Have Yourself A Merry LIttle Christmas White Christmas An Irish Christmas Little Drummer Boy Good King Wenceslas Away In A Manger Silent Night The Christmas Song God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Jingle Bells Happy Xmas (War Is Over) Title: Re: A David Downes Pre-CW Project: Fir na Keol Post by: beckyw on October 02, 2011, 09:59AM http://www.last.fm/music/Fir+Na+Keol
This mentions 4 albums Heart's Quest Celtic Moods Pure Celtic Moods A Celtic Christmas Pure Celtic Moods 1. Gabriel's Oboe 2. Heartland 3. Atlantic Crossing 4. She Moved Thru' the Fair 5. Caledonia 6. Reel Low Whistle 7. Celtic Prayer 8. Lannigan's Ball and the Kerry Dances 9. Homecoming 10. The Skye Boat Song 11. St. Patrikc's Bresatplate 12. Riverdance 13. The Road to Glenaan 14. Raglan Road 15. Gaglic Blessing 16. Theme from Scent of a Woman Title: Re: A David Downes Pre-CW Project: Fir na Keol Post by: cwfan99 on October 17, 2011, 04:20PM With the exception of the Christmas CD, Most of these three CDs are compiled into the 3 CD set called "The Very Best of the Oboe" by David Agnew. It's available from Celtic Collections...
The "Oboe" collection does not specify any artists, but it's the same music. |