Afro Celt Sound System – Volume 1 Sound Magic

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Label:	Virgin – 7243 8 41736 2 3
Format:	CD , Album
Country:	Europe
Released:	1996
Genre:	Folk, World, & Country
Style:	Folk

Tracklist

1.Part a	Saor / Free Keyboards, Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Jo Bruce Uilleann Pipes – Ronan Browne Written-By – Ronan Browne
1.Part b	News From Nowhere Keyboards, Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Jo Bruce Low Whistle – James McNally Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Simon Emmerson Uilleann Pipes – Ronan Browne Written-By – Jo Bruce Keyboards, Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Jo Bruce Low Whistle – James McNally Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Simon Emmerson Uilleann Pipes – Ronan Browne Written-By – Jo Bruce	8:21
2	Whirl-Y-Reel 1 (Beard And Sandals Mix) Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Simon Emmerson Guitar [Additional] – Malcolm Crosbie Keyboards, Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Martin Russell Low Whistle – James McNally Uilleann Pipes – Ronan Browne Written-By – Simon Emmerson Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Simon Emmerson Guitar [Additional] – Malcolm Crosbie Keyboards, Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Martin Russell Low Whistle – James McNally Uilleann Pipes – Ronan Browne Written-By – Simon Emmerson	7:21
3	Inion / Daughter Accordion – James McNally Duduk [Doudouk] – Levon Minassian Keyboards, Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Jo Bruce Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Simon Emmerson Uilleann Pipes – Ronan Browne Vocals – Iarla O Lionaird* Written-By – Jo Bruce Accordion – James McNally Duduk [Doudouk] – Levon Minassian Keyboards, Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Jo Bruce Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Simon Emmerson Uilleann Pipes – Ronan Browne Vocals – Iarla O Lionaird* Written-By – Jo Bruce	4:15
4.Part a	Sure-As-Not Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Simon Emmerson Electric Bass – John Fortis Keyboards, Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Martin Russell Uilleann Pipes – James McNally Vocals – Iarla O Lionaird* Written-By – Simon Emmerson Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Simon Emmerson Electric Bass – John Fortis Keyboards, Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Martin Russell Uilleann Pipes – James McNally Vocals – Iarla O Lionaird* Written-By – Simon Emmerson
4.Part b	Sure-As-Knot (Jungle Segue) Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Simon Emmerson Keyboards, Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Martin Russell Mandolin – Ronan Browne Recorded By [Ronan Browne's Mandolin] – David Bottrill Sintir [Sintar] – Simon Edwards Written-By – Simon Emmerson Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Simon Emmerson Keyboards, Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Martin Russell Mandolin – Ronan Browne Recorded By [Ronan Browne's Mandolin] – David Bottrill Sintir [Sintar] – Simon Edwards Written-By – Simon Emmerson	9:58
5	Nil Cead Againn Dul Abhaile / We Cannot Go Home Producer – Ron Aslan Vocals – Iarla O Lionaird* Written-By – Ron Aslan	7:20
6	Dark Moon / High Tide (Including Farewell To Eireann) Flute [Concert D Wood] – Ronan Browne Keyboards, Programmed By [Main Programming] – Martin Russell Low Whistle – Davy Spillane Programmed By [Main Programming] – Martin Russell Recorded By [Ronan Browne's Flute & Uilleann Pipes Overdubs] – David Bottrill Uilleann Pipes – Ronan Browne Written-By – Simon Emmerson Flute [Concert D Wood] – Ronan Browne Keyboards, Programmed By [Main Programming] – Martin Russell Low Whistle – Davy Spillane Programmed By [Main Programming] – Martin Russell Recorded By [Ronan Browne's Flute & Uilleann Pipes Overdubs] – David Bottrill Uilleann Pipes – Ronan Browne Written-By – Simon Emmerson	4:12
7	Whirl-Y-Reel 2 (Folk Police Mix) Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Simon Emmerson Guitar [Additional] – Malcolm Crosbie Loops [Keyboard Loop] – John Fortis Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Martin Russell Uilleann Pipes – James McNally Written-By – Simon Emmerson Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Simon Emmerson Guitar [Additional] – Malcolm Crosbie Loops [Keyboard Loop] – John Fortis Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Martin Russell Uilleann Pipes – James McNally Written-By – Simon Emmerson	5:28
8	House Of The Ancestors Cymbal [Cymbals] – Manu Katche* Keyboards, Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Jo Bruce Low Whistle – Davy Spillane Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Simon Emmerson Recorded By [Ronan Browne's Uilleann Pipes Overdubs] – David Bottrill Uilleann Pipes – James McNally Vocals – Iarla O Lionaird* Vocals, Lyre [Nyatiti] – Ayub Ogada Written-By – Jo Bruce Cymbal [Cymbals] – Manu Katche* Keyboards, Drum Programming [Main], Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Jo Bruce Low Whistle – Davy Spillane Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Simon Emmerson Recorded By [Ronan Browne's Uilleann Pipes Overdubs] – David Bottrill Uilleann Pipes – James McNally Vocals – Iarla O Lionaird* Vocals, Lyre [Nyatiti] – Ayub Ogada Written-By – Jo Bruce	8:02
9.Part a	Eistigh Liomsa Sealad / Listen To Me Arranged By – Simon Emmerson Cello – Caroline Lavelle Flute [Bb Alto Wood Flute] – Ronan Browne Keyboards, Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Martin Russell Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Simon Emmerson Recorded By [Ronan Browne's Flute Overdubs] – David Bottrill Viola – Jocelyn Pook Vocals – Iarla O Lionaird* Voice [Vocal Drone] – Zil (2) Written-By – Traditional Arranged By – Simon Emmerson Cello – Caroline Lavelle Flute [Bb Alto Wood Flute] – Ronan Browne Keyboards, Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Martin Russell Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Simon Emmerson Recorded By [Ronan Browne's Flute Overdubs] – David Bottrill Viola – Jocelyn Pook Vocals – Iarla O Lionaird* Voice [Vocal Drone] – Zil (2) Written-By – Traditional
9.Part b	Saor Reprise Harmonium, Uilleann Pipes – Ronan Browne Recorded By [Ronan Browne's Harmonium & Uilleann Pipes Overdubs] – David Bottrill Written-By – Ronan Browne	10:54

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Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Real World Records Ltd.
Copyright © – Real World Records Ltd.
Licensed To – Virgin Records Ltd.
Published By – Copyright Control
Published By – Real World Music Ltd.
Published By – Chrysalis Music
Published By – Womad Music Ltd.
Published By – EMI Virgin Music Ltd.
Published By – Sony Music Publishing
Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Pressed By – EMI Uden
Recorded At – Sonic Innovation
Recorded At – Real World Studios
Mixed At – Real World Studios
Overdubbed At – Real World Studios
Mastered At – Metropolis Mastering
Glass Mastered At – EMI Uden

Credits

Banjo [Shooglenifty] – Gary Finlayson*
Bodhrán – James McNally
Bongos [Shooglenifty] – James Mackintosh
Celtic Harp – Myrdhin
Design [Visual Stress] – Kif Higgins
Fiddle [Shooglenifty] – Angus R Grant*
Graphic Design – Tristan Manco
Guitar – Simon Emmerson
Kora – Kauwding Cissokho*
Management – Steve Baker (8)
Mandolin [Shooglenifty] – Iain MacLeod (2)
Mastered By – Ian Cooper
Mixed By – Simon Emmerson
Mixed By [Assistance] – Russell Kearney
Painting, Photography By, Design [Afro Celt Visualiser] – Jamie Reid
Performer – Shooglenifty
Producer – Simon Emmerson (tracks: 1 to 4.Part b, 6 to 9)
Producer [Additional] – Martin Russell
Sleeve Notes – Simon Emmerson
Talking Drum – Masamba Diop*

Notes

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 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

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 7 24384 17362 3
Barcode (Scanned): 724384173623
Label Code: LC 3098
Price Code: PM 538
Rights Society: Bel BIEM
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, 6): EMI UDEN 8417362 @ 1 2-1-12-NL
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): EMI UDEN 8417362 @ 1 2-1-25-NL
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): EMI UDEN 8417362 @ 1 2-1-27-NL
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): EMI UDEN 8417362 @ 1 2-1-30-NL
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): EMI UDEN 8417362 @ 1 2-2-1-NL
Mastering SID Code (Variants 1 to 6): IFPI L046
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): ifpi 1542
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): ifpi 1564
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): ifpi 15E1
Mould SID Code (Variant 4): ifpi 1448
Mould SID Code (Variant 5): ifpi 15E0
Mould SID Code (Variant 6): ifpi 155D

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Volume 1 Sound Magic (CD, Album)	Real World Records	0170 4 62359 2 1, CAR 2359-2	US	1996
Recently Edited	Volume 1: Sound Magic (CD, Album)	Real World Records	7243 8 41736 2 3	Canada	1996
New Submission	Volume 1 Sound Magic (CD, Stereo, Folded card with centre housing opening)	Real World Records	CDRWG61	Europe	1996
New Submission	Volume 1 Sound Magic (CD, Album)	Virgin	CDRW61, 7243 8 41736 2 3	Europe	1996
Recently Edited	Volume 1 Sound Magic (CD, Album)	Virgin	CDRW61, 7243 8 41736 2 3	UK & Europe	1996

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Trev_Doo Aug 4, 2024
Let's get this on to a Vinyl Pressing soon as...⚫

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Nahoo May 28, 2011
This is a great World music offering. It fuses Celtic, West African and pop music into a distinctly unique and solid offering. It is rhythmic, melodic and well crafted all around.

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