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Follow the World |
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05:12 |
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Where I Stand |
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05:17 |
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Hard to Break the Seal |
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04:35 |
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To the Water |
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03:25 |
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Whisper to the Water |
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04:44 |
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Peacemaker |
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04:28 |
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Ageless Messengers |
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04:45 |
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I lathair De (In God's Presence) |
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03:44 |
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Life |
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04:51 |
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Rinne Tu |
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05:02 |
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Mary of the Gaels |
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04:24 |
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Sign From the Hills |
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04:34 |
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Bi Thusa Mo Shuile (Be Thou My Vision) |
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01:53 |
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| Country |
Ireland |
| Original Release Date |
1999 |
| Cat. Number |
63659 |
| Spars |
DDD |
| Sound |
Stereo |
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Whisper to the Wild Water
Date of Release Oct 19, 1999
Maire Brennan sets a series of prayers in English and Gaelic to music on her second album for the religious label Word. The musical style is informed by Celtic music and hymns, but also uses elements of rock, as Brennan sings with considerable echo, sometimes suggesting the round tones of Judy Collins. The massed backup vocals with their ethereal sound often recall the work of Brennan's sister Enya, though her songs are more focused. The tone of generalized religious devotion in the lyrics and Brennan's angelic singing sometimes make the music sound like it comes from centuries ago, despite the occasional electric instrumentation and 1990s production values. - William Ruhlmann
1. Follow The Word (Brennan/Jarvis/Woods) - 5:12
2. Where I Stand (Brennan/Jarvis) - 5:17
3. Hard To Break The Seal (Brennan/Jarvis/Woods) - 4:35
4. To The Water (Brennan/Jarvis) - 3:25
5. Whisper To The Wild Water (Brennan/Jarvis/Woods) - 4:44
6. Peacemaker (Brennan/Woods) - 4:28
7. Ageless Messengers (Brennan/Woods) - 4:45
8. Ilathair De (In God's Presence) (Brennan/Jarvis/Woods) - 3:44
9. Life (Brennan/Woods) - 4:51
10. Rinne Tu (You Made) (Brennan/Jarvis) - 5:02
11. Mary Of The Gaels - 4:24
12. Sign From The Hill (Brennan/Jarvis) - 4:34
13. Bi Thusa Mo Shuile (Be Thou My Vision) (Traditional) - 1:53
Tony Baker - Photography
Maire Breatnach - Fiddle, Viola
Paul Byrne - Percussion
Tim Martin - Engineer, Mixing
Martin O'Connor - Accordion
Dee Brennan - Percussion, Conductor, Vocals
Denis Woods - Keyboards, Producer
Joe Csibi - Double Bass
Beth Lee - Art Direction
Anthony Drennan - Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric)
Ray Staff - Mastering
Keith Duffy - Guitar (Bass)
Astrid Herbold - Design
Ewan Cowley - Guitar, Vocals
Paul Jarvis - Vocals, Voices
Elisa Elder - Executive Producer
Marie Brennan - Harp, Keyboards, Vocals, Producer
Joe Wyatt - Assistant Engineer
1999 CD Epic 63659
1999 CS Epic 63659
2002 CD Word Entertainment 885951
