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[ RELEASES - 'AN TAOBH TUATHAIL VOL. II' ] |
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Press Release:
Artist: Various Artists
Album: An Taobh Tuathail Volume II
Release Date: 22 August 2008
Cat. No.: PSY 026
Distribution: Arabesque UK [ www.arab.co.uk ] / EMD Ireland / Darla USA
Press Info: Keith Downey psychonavigation@gmail.com
An Taobh Tuathail (The Other Side) has been broadcasting the cream of underground music from around the globe on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta/Anocht FM since May 1999. West Kerry native Cian Ó Cíobháin, who has been presenting the show since its very first broadcast, selects the music Mondays to Fridays, 11pm-1am. Last year, Ó Cíobháin responded to demands from listeners to release a compilation of the show's favourite music with 'An Taobh Tuathail Vol. I'.
After the success of the inaugural installment, it only seemed natural to release a sequel. "Much like the first volume", says compiler Ó Cíobhain, "I decided to go down the quieter laneways of modern music. Therefore, once more it's tunes for the head & heart more than the feet, drawing on electronica, modern folk, a touch of Balearic & tunes influenced by classical music. Also, in the vein of Vol. 1, I believe that the compilation makes most sense to listen to from beginning to end, rather than trying to make sense of it as a 'random shuffle'."
The CD features music from international acts such as Murcof, Colleen and Susanna & The Magical Orchestra, tunes from Irish artists Somadrone, Chequerboard & Boxcutter as well as previously unreleased numbers from Mad Theory, Cane 141 (remixed by Heftord) and Ranger 3.
"An Taobh Tuathail Vol. II is a continuation of Anocht FM’s commitment to showcasing new music from around the world", says Seán Ó hEanaigh, head of programming at the station. "We hope this CD will satisfy the show's current listeners and also hope it will attract new listeners to the programme".
Reviews:
"… this compilation's strength comes from the cohesion and composure of the track selection. The ties that bind Chequerboard to Cane 141, Boxcutter to Murcof, or Colleen to L Pierre are made all the more obvious in this context. An Taobh Tuathail Volume II, then, is a compilation forging a naturally blissful sort of sonic alliance."
- The Irish Times (Éire) - 4/5
"Almost 70 minutes long, this beautiful album segues and weaves obscure electronica, modern folk, Balearic and tunes influenced by classical music together in one long, gloriously blissful work of art…. If you're looking for the ultimate chill-out album, this is probably it. Better than Prozac at any rate."
- Hot Press (Éire) - 4/5
"... this album is best enjoyed with a nice pair of headphones, and it is a true joy to listen to from start to finish; it clearly was sequenced with love and care. Like the radio show’s translation, this is truly music from "the other side", tracks that would almost certainly not feature in any other compilations."
- Crude Mag (Éire)
"As a snapshot of a number of current global trends, this is a great primer. As a listening experience in and of itself, it's continually surprising, evocative and beautiful. As an advertisement for the An Taobh Tuathail radio program, well, it's already got me interested …"
- Cyclic Defrost (Australia)
"From the gently ebbing quasi-classical drone-core of Paris's Colleen to the twinkling cinematic pop of Dublin-based Chequerboard, the tone is hushed and ethereal… ideal for anyone seeking to embark on a cosmic trip from the comfort of their living room."
- Metro (Éire) - 4/5
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Susanna & The Magical Orchestra - Believer | Listen | |
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Colleen - Sun Against My Eyes | Listen | |
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Ranger 3 - Sense Of Direction | Listen | |
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Chequerboard - Skating Couple | Listen | |
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Mad Theory - Numbers | Listen | |
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Mice Parade - Double Dolphins On The Nickel | Listen | |
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Cane 141 - Disco Toys (Heftord Remix) | Listen | |
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Somadrone - Our Ears Were Like Canyons | Listen | |
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Boxcutter - Bloscid | Listen | |
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Sarsparilla - Gigi Go Deas | Listen | |
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Murcof - Rios | Listen | |
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Hannu - Sumu | Listen | |
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L. Pierre - Weirs Way | Listen | |
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Songs Of Green Pheasant - Fires PGR | Listen | |
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Enrico Coniglio & Elisa Marzorati - Foliage | Listen | |