Name: Irish Heartbeat by Van Morrison, The Chieftans
Brand: Van Morrison
SKU: 886445376326
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

On their wide musical journeys in the '80s, the Chieftains decided to collaborate with Van Morrison, who had an artistic peak at the end of the decade. The result was a highlight in both of their '80s productions: the traditional Irish Heartbeat, with Morrison on lead vocals and a guest appearance from the Mary Black. Morrisonand Moloney's production puts the vocals up front with a sparse background, sometimes with a backdrop of intertwining strings and flutes, the same way Morrison would later use the Chieftains on his Hymns to the Silence. The arrangement and the artist's engaged singing leads to a brilliant result, and these Irish classics are made very accessible without being transformed into pop songs. Of the ten tracks included, eight are Irish trads. The title track and "Celtic Ray" are written by Morrison, and also appear on Beautiful Vision and Inarticulate Speech of the Heart, but since they are written in a pseudo traditional style, the folksy treatment given them by the Chieftains makes these versions sound as if they were the originals.

1. Star of the County Down

by Van Morrison, The Chieftans

Primary Artist: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
The Chieftains; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
Van Morrison & The Chieftains; Performer
Vocals: Van Morrison; Performer
Arranger: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Production

2. Irish Heartbeat

by Van Morrison, The Chieftans

Primary Artist: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
The Chieftains; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
Van Morrison & The Chieftains; Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Producer: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Production

3. Ta Mo Chleamhnas Deanta

by Van Morrison, The Chieftans

Primary Artist: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
The Chieftains; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
Van Morrison & The Chieftains; Performer
Vocals: Van Morrison; Performer
Arranger: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Production

4. Raglan Road

by Van Morrison, The Chieftans

Performer: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
Van Morrison & The Chieftains; Performer
Primary Artist: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
The Chieftains; Main Performer
Vocals: Van Morrison; Performer
Arranger: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Osborne Kavanagh; Composer
Producer: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Production

5. She Moved Through the Fair

by Van Morrison, The Chieftans

Primary Artist: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
The Chieftains; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
Van Morrison & The Chieftains; Performer
Vocals: Van Morrison; Performer
Arranger: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Production

6. I'll Tell Me Ma

by Van Morrison, The Chieftans

Performer: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
Van Morrison & The Chieftains; Performer
Primary Artist: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
The Chieftains; Main Performer
Vocals: Van Morrison; Performer
Arranger: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Production

7. Carrickfergus

by Van Morrison, The Chieftans

Primary Artist: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
The Chieftains; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
Van Morrison & The Chieftains; Performer
Vocals: Van Morrison; Performer
Arranger: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Production

8. Celtic Ray

by Van Morrison, The Chieftans

Primary Artist: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
The Chieftains; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
Van Morrison & The Chieftains; Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Producer: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Production

9. My Lagan Love

by Van Morrison, The Chieftans

Primary Artist: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
The Chieftains; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
Van Morrison & The Chieftains; Performer
Vocals: Van Morrison; Performer
Arranger: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Production

10. Marie's Wedding

by Van Morrison, The Chieftans

Primary Artist: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
The Chieftains; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison
The Chieftans
Van Morrison & The Chieftains; Performer
Vocals: Van Morrison; Performer
Arranger: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Van Morrison
Paddy Moloney; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

38 minutes and 56 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Traditional Folk, Worldwide, Traditional Celtic, Celtic Folk, Celtic, Contemporary Celtic, Europe

Label

Legacy Recordings

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 27, 2015

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886445376326

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Irish Heartbeat

1. Star of the County Down

2. Irish Heartbeat

3. Ta Mo Chleamhnas Deanta

4. Raglan Road

5. She Moved Through the Fair

6. I'll Tell Me Ma

7. Carrickfergus

8. Celtic Ray

9. My Lagan Love

10. Marie's Wedding

Technical Specifications

Irish Heartbeat

Product information

Release options

1. Star of the County Down

2. Irish Heartbeat

3. Ta Mo Chleamhnas Deanta

4. Raglan Road

5. She Moved Through the Fair

6. I'll Tell Me Ma

7. Carrickfergus

8. Celtic Ray

9. My Lagan Love

10. Marie's Wedding

Technical Specifications