Celtic music

FishbagClock · August 21, 2009, 01:45:00 AM

Anyone like? Whether it be trad folk, celtic rock, celtic punk, celtic metal, I think there's a celtic version of every musical genre. An ancient style of music that is increasingly being revived by new aged bands.

I think my favourite band right now is Enter The Haggis because they fuse so many genres together such as progressive metal, blue grass, jazz, traditional irish, alternative rock. They even have some comedy songs. They're really fun live and involved with their community. And the drummer is from my crappy old town which I find pretty cool. There not very well known, their biggest gig was on Regis and Kelly. You Canadians might have seen them on Canada A.M if you're up early.

If you're knowledgeable of traditional songs they've done some really interesting and upbeat renditions like Lanigan's Ball. Minstrel Boy, Star of the County Down. They stay away from popular ones like Whiskey in the Jar, Fields of Athenry, Black Velvet Band.

Enter The Haggis - Gasoline.mp3

Some of you might say that they're a "Flogging Molly" or "Dropkick Murphys" rip-off because they are the most popular celtic bands, but celtic rock is no longer a gimmick and is a growing genre in both bands and popularity.

So if you've heard a celtic band or song that you like, talk about it here.

Kombucha · August 21, 2009, 01:54:06 AM

I like celtic music. My father used to be part of a band that played celtic music (although I don't remember it too well). Celtic bands I like include Solas, Afro Celt Sounsystem, the aforementioned Dropkick Murphys.

ChimeClock · August 21, 2009, 02:45:04 AM

Clannad, bitches

also Fairport Convention, The Pentangle, Steeleye Span, The Pogues, Gryphon, Enya, Laura McKennitt, The Cranberries

Kombucha · August 21, 2009, 02:48:13 AM

Oh I forgot about the Cranberries, I like them too.

FishbagClock · August 21, 2009, 02:51:25 AM

I like more traditional bands like Gaelic Storm and Great Big Sea, although Great Big Sea is more traditional Newfoundland music but it's still technically celtic.

ChimeClock · August 21, 2009, 03:03:14 AM

Clannad I & II are Celtic/Irish folk de-luxe.

Almost makes me forget how much they went down to crap during the 80s...

FishbagClock · August 21, 2009, 03:06:10 AM

The Waterboys are the classic rock of celtic rock. I think almost all celtic rock bands were inspired by the Waterboys or bands that were.

peyoteclock · August 22, 2009, 08:31:04 AM

i'm a pretty big slainte mhath fan, i dunno if you kind there shit anywhere online, modern celtic shit, really cool.

here's a 30 second clip of one of there songs: http://www.slaintemhath.com/disc/annie30sec.mp3

my girlfriend also plays the bagpipes and dances both highland and step. in fact she works two jobs, one playing the pipes for my provinces lieutenant governor every morning and two dancing in a celtic show 3 nights a week.

so yeah i'm fairly immersed in all that celtic shit and have grown a pretty big appreciation for it.

Topcatyo · August 22, 2009, 09:02:14 AM

I'm a big fan of Celtic music. I found this band called Forann once when I was looking for Celtic music for my Flash "Leek Clock Loves Walks" and I ended up using one of their songs in it. They were a modern band that makes traditional Celtic stuff. I tried finding them again recently but I can't find their website or any trace of them anywhere, really.

Heliopios · August 22, 2009, 01:40:00 PM

Waylander.

FishbagClock · August 22, 2009, 01:47:10 PM

Quote from: PEYOTE;1652842here's a 30 second clip of one of there songs: http://www.slaintemhath.com/disc/annie30sec.mp3

Shit was tight. Thanks for suggesting them.

I think you might like Wolfstone
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NintendrCkolc · August 22, 2009, 02:47:38 PM

Always liked flogging molly..

FishbagClock · August 22, 2009, 02:52:41 PM

This band's sort of the father of all modern celtic music:
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That's a really amazing song too.

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