Clannad, whose name is taken from an Clann as Dobhar meaning the family from Dore, was formed by the Brennan family in 1970. Máire, Ciarán and Pól Brennan joined uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan and began performing in their father Leo's tavern. Máire's sister, Enya, joined the band in 1979 and left three years later to pursue a successful solo career. Máire has also enjoyed a simultaneous career as a solo singer, starting with her 1992 album entitled Máire, and recently altered the spelling of her name to Moya Brennan.
Harry's Game, the group's theme song for a television thriller, prominently featured in the film Patriot Games, was also used in a commercial for Volkswagen in 1992, and won Clannad newfound popularity in the United States. Another hit was the 1985 song In a Lifetime with Bono of U2. Their song, I Will Find You, is part of the soundtrack for the 1992 film The Last of the Mohicans.
The mega-selling album Lore (1996) also gave some thought to the Native American Indians. On Trail Of Tears Noel Duggan imagined how it felt to be exiled from your ancestral land. He was also thinking about these people and their connection with the Irish. How for instance, these distant American cousins had sent money to Ireland during the potato famine of the Nineteenth Century.
Their Grammy in 1999, (their third nomination) was in recognition for the Landmarks (1998) record, which was once again sited in the heartland of Donegal, shaped by the mountains, the glens and the sea-lashed shores of Gweedore. In Of This Land Moya sings about Ireland, of its past and of its future. The track Fadó translates as "Long Ago", which once again demonstrates the influence of old Celtic history on Clannad's music.
In 2003, Clannad released the best of album, In A Lifetime, which is one of their biggest selling albums to date.
Clannad have gone from strength to strength, and from their early days have created a massive fan base. The youngest of the siblings, Moya's (Máire's) sister and goddaughter is the musician Brídín Brennan.
In 2008, Clannad again began touring, beginning with a UK tour in March. Clannad's Noel Duggan in March 2008 released the band's official biography, 'Moments in a Lifetime', which includes many unseen photographs, and the band's latest (15th) compilation 'Celtic Themes' was released a few days later.
In June 2009, Clannad was nominated for an IMA Award in the category Best Revival Act.
Their album Nádúr (their first new album since the release of Landmarks in 1997) was released worldwide in September 2013.
In 2019, Clannad embarked on their In a Lifetime farewell tour, but it was postponed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new compilation album entitled, In a Lifetime (which included two new tracks), was released.
Discography
* 1972 — The Pretty Maid (Clannad)
* 1974 — Clannad 2
* 1976 — Dúlamán
* 1978 — Clannad in Concert [live]
* 1979 — Ring Of Gold [live, unofficial bootleg]
* 1980 — Crann Úll
* 1982 — Fuaim
* 1983 — Magical Ring
* 1984 — Legend [soundtrack]
* 1985 — Macalla
* 1987 — Sirius
* 1987 — The Collection [collection]
* 1988 — Atlantic Realm [soundtrack]
* 1989 — Pastpresent [collection]
* 1989 — The Angel and the Soldier Boy [soundtrack]
* 1992 — Anam
* 1993 — Banba
* 1995 — Lore
* 1995 — Themes [collection]
* 1997 — Landmarks
* 1997 — Rogha: The Best of Clannad [collection]
* 1998 — An Diolaim [collection]
* 2003 — The Best of Clannad: In A Lifetime [collection]
* 2005 — Clannad - Live In Concert, 1996 [live]
* Nádúr (2013)
Official website: www.clannad.ie
Northern Skyline: www.clannad.org.uk
Ancient Forest
Clannad Lyrics
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A guided path had led me there
Walking through the mystic forest
The legend tales and times gone by
Voices whisper in the black night
Refection deep in wooded lands
A floating mist that circles shadows
Giant trees are folding me
In the many years and ages past
Will they ever share the answer
Of the legend tales and times gone by?
Walking through the mystic forest
I'm walking through the mystic forest
The song "Ancient Forest" by Clannad depicts a sense of mystique and wonder in the tale of a journey through a forest of legends and times long gone. The singer has come upon this ancient forest, having been led there through a guided path. The forest is described as mystic, with whispers in the black night and reflections deep in the wooded lands. The singer feels captivated by the world of legend and tales that surround the forest, and the floating mist that circles shadows adds to the sense of mystery.
The giant trees in the forest seem to fold over the singer, reminding them of the many years and ages past. However, the answer to the legend and tales of the forest remain shrouded in mystery, and the singer wonders if the trees will ever share with them the answers they seek. Despite the uncertainty, the singer continues to walk through the mystic forest, fascinated by the legend and tales of times long gone by.
Line by Line Meaning
Came upon an ancient forest
I arrived at an old forest
A guided path had led me there
I followed a path that brought me there
Walking through the mystic forest
I am strolling through the enchanted woods
The legend tales and times gone by
Stories and times from the past
Voices whisper in the black night
Whispers can be heard in the dark
Refection deep in wooded lands
Deep thoughts occur in the forest
A floating mist that circles shadows
A mist moves around the shadows
The legend tales and times gone by
Stories and times from the past
Giant trees are folding me
The towering trees are surrounding me
In the many years and ages past
Over the many years and eras
Will they ever share the answer
Will they ever reveal the truth
Of the legend tales and times gone by?
About the stories and times from the past
Walking through the mystic forest
I am walking through the enchanted woods
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CIARAN MARION BRENNAN, MOYA BRENNAN, PAUL HUGH BRENNAN
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@amazingshnixmarky
Came upon on an ancient forest
A guided path that led me there
Walking through the mystic forest
The legend, tale of times gone by
Voices whisper in the black night
Reflection deep in wooded lands
A floating mist that circles shadows
A legend, tale of times gone by
Giant trees so full remind me
Of many years and ages past
Will they ever share the answer
Of legend, tales, and times gone by?
Walking through the mystic forest
I'm walking through the mystic forest
@amazingshnixmarky
Came upon on an ancient forest
A guided path that led me there
Walking through the mystic forest
The legend, tale of times gone by
Voices whisper in the black night
Reflection deep in wooded lands
A floating mist that circles shadows
A legend, tale of times gone by
Giant trees so full remind me
Of many years and ages past
Will they ever share the answer
Of legend, tales, and times gone by?
Walking through the mystic forest
I'm walking through the mystic forest
@TharinduMBWeerasekara
Robin hoooood ❤️
@solangoose8372
Takes me back to Robin Of Sherwood. I love all the tracks from the 'Legend' album, this one in particular was one of my favourites.
@KS-kb4zt
This one I didnt know
@martinclousterman800
@@KS-kb4zt A real 'Robin Hood' theme song including the air of the eighties the fantasy stories and ofcourse the beautiful haunting voice of Moya Brennan, it's all coming back...
@KS-kb4zt
@@martinclousterman800 this film and music is for me like time travel....
@marcinhoda9434
Korekt
@classicalretroback
🕔🕟💎😇
@TheRampagingGallowglass75
This song makes me feel as though that I am traversing through an ancient forest, one that is haunted by unseen eyes yet benevolent & mystical, both primordial & healing, my spirits are now rejuvenated.
I feel born a new, all while suffused with Earthly memories formed thousands of years ago, times past though still vibrating in the present, vividly, powerfully & with beautifully primal sensations unleashed, rising forth luxuriously & oozing all throughout, what magically delightful feelings have reinvigorated my soul, all while wandering through an ancient forest, like my ancestors of yore.
@marinapeache3113
Robin of Sherwood is being repeated in week days on Freeview. Just love Clannad there music is so haunting🎼