Name: The Given Note by Liam O'flynn
Brand: Liam O'Flynn
SKU: 602508627910
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (98 reviews)

ALBUM

It's no surprise that former Planxty member Liam O'Flynn is quite adventurous on this solo album -- after all, Planxty offered their own brand of adventure in making traditional Irish music relevant for a new generation in the '70s. A master uillean pipe and whistle player, O'Flynn's magic is apparent right from the first notes of "O'Farrell's Welcome to Limerick," which daringly also includes some growling bass and didgeridu. But it's not all instrumental -- singer Andy Irvine performs beautifully on "Come With Me Over the Mountain," (and also on the jig "A Smile in the Dark," which he composed, and where he contributes mandolin). The album covers the Celtic spectrum -- there's a Scottish piece from Phil Cunningham ("Farewell to Gavan"), which, while tasteful, veers perilously close to Clannad-style new age Celtic, and even a taste of Galicia on "Foliada De Elviña." But it's obvious that the Irish selections lie closest to O'Flynn's heart, especially "The Green Island/Spellan the Fiddler," which he learned from his parents. Equally adept on both his instruments, O'Flynn is a virtuoso who can dazzle on the whistle with "The Rambler/The Aherlow Jig" and move with some wonderfully lyrical phrasing on the slow air "The Girl of Brown Hair." Call this an object lesson in the way this music should be played in the 1990s. ~ Chris Nickson

1. O'Farrell's Welcome To Limerick

by Liam O'flynn

Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Arranger: Liam O'flynn; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Liam O'flynn
Xose V. Ferreiros
Rod Mcvey
Steve Cooney
Nando Casal
Artie Mcglynn
Rodrigo Romani
Sean Keane
Noel Eccles; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Producer: Shaun Davey
John Cook; Production
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin
Brian Masterson; Production

2. O'Rourke's, The Merry Sisters, Colonel Fraser

by Liam O'flynn

Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Arranger: Liam O'flynn; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Liam O'flynn
Xose V. Ferreiros
Rod Mcvey
Steve Cooney
Nando Casal
Artie Mcglynn
Rodrigo Romani
Sean Keane
Noel Eccles; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Producer: Shaun Davey
John Cook; Production
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin
Brian Masterson; Production

3. Come With Me Over The Mountain, A Smile In The Dark

by Liam O'flynn, Andy Irvine

Bagpipes: Nando Casal
Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Featured Artist: Andy Irvine; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Arranger: Andy Irvine; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Mandolin: Andy Irvine; Performer
Producer: John Cook
Shaun Davey; Production
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Nando Casal
Noel Eccles
Rodrigo Romani
Andy Irvine
Sean Keane
Steve Cooney
Artie Mcglynn
Xose V. Ferreiros
Liam O'flynn
Rod Mcvey; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Vocals: Andy Irvine; Performer
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin
Brian Masterson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Traditional; Other

4. Farewell To Govan

by Liam O'flynn

Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Arranger: Liam O'flynn; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Liam O'flynn
Xose V. Ferreiros
Rod Mcvey
Steve Cooney
Nando Casal
Artie Mcglynn
Rodrigo Romani
Sean Keane
Noel Eccles; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Producer: Shaun Davey
John Cook; Production
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin
Brian Masterson; Production

5. Joyce's Tune

by Liam O'flynn

Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Arranger: Liam O'flynn; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Liam O'flynn
Xose V. Ferreiros
Rod Mcvey
Steve Cooney
Nando Casal
Artie Mcglynn
Rodrigo Romani
Sean Keane
Noel Eccles; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Producer: Shaun Davey
John Cook; Production
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin
Brian Masterson; Production

6. The Green Island, Spellan The Fiddler

by Liam O'flynn

Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Arranger: Liam O'flynn; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Liam O'flynn
Xose V. Ferreiros
Rod Mcvey
Steve Cooney
Nando Casal
Artie Mcglynn
Rodrigo Romani
Sean Keane
Noel Eccles; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Producer: Shaun Davey
John Cook; Production
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin
Brian Masterson; Production

7. Foliada De Elviña

by Liam O'flynn

Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Arranger: Liam O'flynn; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Liam O'flynn
Xose V. Ferreiros
Rod Mcvey
Steve Cooney
Nando Casal
Artie Mcglynn
Rodrigo Romani
Sean Keane
Noel Eccles; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Producer: Shaun Davey
John Cook; Production
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin
Brian Masterson; Production

8. Ag Taisteal Na Blárnan

by Liam O'flynn

Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Steve Cooney
Artie Mcglynn; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Arranger: Liam O'flynn; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Engineer: Pearse Dunne; Production
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Noel Eccles
Rodrigo Romani
Steve Cooney
Liam O'flynn
Artie Mcglynn
Sean Keane
Xose V. Ferreiros
Rod Mcvey
Nando Casal; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Producer: Shaun Davey
John Cook; Production
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Pearse Dunne
Rob Kirwin
Brian Masterson
Conan Doyle; Production

9. The Rambler, The Aherlow Jig

by Liam O'flynn

Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Arranger: Liam O'flynn; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Liam O'flynn
Xose V. Ferreiros
Rod Mcvey
Steve Cooney
Nando Casal
Artie Mcglynn
Rodrigo Romani
Sean Keane
Noel Eccles; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Producer: Shaun Davey
John Cook; Production
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin
Brian Masterson; Production

10. The Smith's A Gallant Fireman

by Liam O'flynn

Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Drum: Ciaran Mordaunt; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Arranger: Liam O'flynn; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Rob Kirwin
Conan Doyle; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Rod Mcvey
Sean Keane
Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney
Nando Casal
Noel Eccles
Rodrigo Romani
Liam O'flynn
Ciaran Mordaunt
Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Producer: Shaun Davey
John Cook; Production
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin
Brian Masterson; Production

11. Romeo's Exile

by Liam O'flynn

Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Composer: Shaun Davey; Composer
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Rob Kirwin
Conan Doyle; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Steve Cooney
Noel Eccles
Rodrigo Romani
Xose V. Ferreiros
Rod Mcvey
Nando Casal
Sean Keane
Artie Mcglynn; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Producer: Shaun Davey
John Cook; Production
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Conan Doyle
Brian Masterson
Rob Kirwin; Production

12. The Rocks Of Bawn

by Liam O'flynn, Paul Brady

Featured Artist: Paul Brady; Main Performer
Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Steve Cooney
Artie Mcglynn; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Composer: Traditional
Liam O'flynn
Paul Brady; Composer
Lyricist: Liam O'flynn
Traditional
Paul Brady; Composer
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Mandolin: Paul Brady; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Producer: John Cook
Shaun Davey; Production
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Xose V. Ferreiros
Paul Brady
Liam O'flynn
Sean Keane
Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney
Rodrigo Romani
Noel Eccles
Nando Casal
Rod Mcvey; Performer
Piano: Paul Brady; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Vocals: Paul Brady; Performer
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Masterson
Rob Kirwin
Conan Doyle; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Brady
Liam O'flynn
Traditional; Other

13. Cailín Na Gruaige Doinne

by Liam O'flynn

Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Steve Cooney
Artie Mcglynn; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Arranger: Liam O'flynn; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Engineer: Pearse Dunne; Production
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Noel Eccles
Rodrigo Romani
Steve Cooney
Liam O'flynn
Artie Mcglynn
Sean Keane
Xose V. Ferreiros
Rod Mcvey
Nando Casal; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Producer: Shaun Davey
John Cook; Production
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Pearse Dunne
Rob Kirwin
Brian Masterson
Conan Doyle; Production

14. Teño Un Amor Na Montaña / Alborada - Unha Noite No Santo Cristo

by Liam O'flynn

Bagpipes: Xose V. Ferreiros
Nando Casal; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Cooney; Performer
Clarinet: Nando Casal; Performer
Fiddle: Sean Keane; Performer
Guitar: Artie Mcglynn
Steve Cooney; Performer
Hammond Organ: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Arranger: Liam O'flynn; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: John Cook; Production
Recording Assistant: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin; Production
Harmonium: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Harp: Rodrigo Romani; Performer
Oboe: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Primary Artist: Liam O'flynn; Main Performer
Percussion: Noel Eccles; Performer
Performer: Liam O'flynn
Xose V. Ferreiros
Rod Mcvey
Steve Cooney
Nando Casal
Artie Mcglynn
Rodrigo Romani
Sean Keane
Noel Eccles; Performer
Synthesizer: Rod Mcvey; Performer
Tambourine: Xose V. Ferreiros; Performer
Uilleann Pipes: Liam O'flynn; Performer
Producer: Shaun Davey
John Cook; Production
Recording: Brian Masterson; Production
Studio Personnel: Conan Doyle
Rob Kirwin
Brian Masterson; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 2 minutes and 55 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3995x3995 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

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

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Folk, Americana, Alternative Folk, Singer & Songwriter, Worldwide, Celtic, Celtic Folk

Label

Universal Music Ireland Ltd.

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

Ireland

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 29, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602508627910

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Notification

The Given Note

1. O'Farrell's Welcome To Limerick

2. O'Rourke's, The Merry Sisters, Colonel Fraser

3. Come With Me Over The Mountain, A Smile In The Dark

4. Farewell To Govan

5. Joyce's Tune

6. The Green Island, Spellan The Fiddler

7. Foliada De Elviña

8. Ag Taisteal Na Blárnan

9. The Rambler, The Aherlow Jig

10. The Smith's A Gallant Fireman

11. Romeo's Exile

12. The Rocks Of Bawn

13. Cailín Na Gruaige Doinne

14. Teño Un Amor Na Montaña / Alborada - Unha Noite No Santo Cristo

Technical Specifications

The Given Note

Product information

Release options

1. O'Farrell's Welcome To Limerick

2. O'Rourke's, The Merry Sisters, Colonel Fraser

3. Come With Me Over The Mountain, A Smile In The Dark

4. Farewell To Govan

5. Joyce's Tune

6. The Green Island, Spellan The Fiddler

7. Foliada De Elviña

8. Ag Taisteal Na Blárnan

9. The Rambler, The Aherlow Jig

10. The Smith's A Gallant Fireman

11. Romeo's Exile

12. The Rocks Of Bawn

13. Cailín Na Gruaige Doinne

14. Teño Un Amor Na Montaña / Alborada - Unha Noite No Santo Cristo

Technical Specifications