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
I Will Find You
Clannad Lyrics
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A captive path I lead
No matter where you go
I will find you
If it takes a long long time
No matter where you go
I will find you
Nachgochema
Anetaha
Anachemowagan
No matter where you go
I will find you
In the place with no frontiers
No matter where you go
I will find you
If it takes a thousand years
Hale wú yu ga I sv
Hale wú yu ga
Hale wú yu ga
Hale wú yu ga ga I sv
Hale wú yu ga
Hale wú yu ga
Hale wú yu ga ga I sv
Hale wú yu ga
Hale wú yu ga
Hale wú yu ga ga I sv
Hale wú yu ga
Hale wú yu ga
Hale wú yu ga
No matter where you go
I will find you
If it takes a long long time
No matter where you go
I will find you
If it takes a thousand years
No matter where you go
I will find you
In the place with no frontiers
No matter where you go
I will find you
If it takes a thousand years
No matter where you go
I will find you
The lyrics of Clannad's song "I Will Find You" are an expression of deep love and devotion. The lines "Hope is your survival, a captive path I lead" suggest that the singer is committed to protecting and comforting someone they care deeply about. The repetition of the phrase "No matter where you go, I will find you" emphasizes the unwavering nature of this commitment. Even if it takes a thousand years or if the person goes to a place with no frontiers, the singer promises to track them down.
The inclusion of the lines "Nachgochema, Anetaha, Anachemowagan" and "Hale wú yu ga I sv" adds a layer of complexity to the lyrics. These phrases are in the Navajo and Cherokee languages, respectively, and are often translated as "I am the hunter, you are the prey" or "I will hunt you and I will find you." This suggests that the singer's commitment is driven by a deep desire to protect and care for the person they love.
Overall, "I Will Find You" is a powerful expression of love and devotion, with a subtle undercurrent of protection and hunting instincts. The repetition of the phrase "No matter where you go, I will find you" reinforces the message that the singer will do anything to keep their loved one safe.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope is your survival
You need hope to survive
A captive path I lead
I will guide you along a predetermined path
No matter where you go
No matter where you travel
I will find you
I will search for you
If it takes a long long time
Even if it takes a significant amount of time
In the place with no frontiers
Even in an undefined place or scenario
If it takes a thousand years
Even if it takes centuries to locate you
Hale wú yu ga I sv
This line is a Native American chant and has no direct translation in this context.
Hale wú yu ga
This line is a Native American chant and has no direct translation in this context.
Hale wú yu ga ga I sv
This line is a Native American chant and has no direct translation in this context.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CIARAN MARION BRENNAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-yp3oj5se1i
@@geroutathat You typed so much jibberish/propaganda there it's gas.
"cause white Irish slaves couldn't cut it. You would be sent away as a slave for many things, one would be feeding your family instead of paying rent on land you lived on for 5 thousand years,"????
Irish people advanced with their boats and started european cultures with no religious cult in control of them.
Irish Originated from both Irish islands before they advanced into places since called Spain, France, Germany, Italy etc
They all know who started them who their ancestors were.
Everybody knows the Irish culture was the dominant one in relation to how the Irish accent is used by carribean people and Irish words like Geansai = Ganzee =Jumper and An thuigeann tú =can you dig it and the south Ireland accent being heard from Carribeann people instead of an african accent means that the Irish were the dominant group/culture. Irish clans found south america before it was called that. The carribean people with Irish accents and Irish second names means Irish men did the 'breeding'. I stopped reading after the breeding shite you actually typed out for money. No anglo invasion happened or roman one as you'd know. It's still majority Irish dna on both Irish islands.
How much is your troll pay?
@cyrylthewolf
@@harlequindove2374 So... Clannad - A MUSIC GROUP - is related to Enya? She's related to...A BAND?
NO. That's incorrect. And you're MISSING THE POINT.
Moya Brennan and Enya (Enya "Patricia Brennan") are SISTERS. (I don't know about the others.)
That doesn't mean that they have to be TIED AT THE HIP where their music is concerned. "Clannad" should not immediately imply "Enya". Clannad is not riding on her coattails.
Words have meaning. I used specific words. Put together they have a specific meaning. Looking back; I don't see how I was at all unclear in what I was conveying.
@dittmarvonzweel2975
I studied to become a nurse, my dearest Mum got real sick in my last year. She was diagnosed with multiple cancers (colon, liver, lungs, brain)...she had previously always been healthy...it progressed fast, I went home to help...She held on till I got there...and then passed....My world shattered. I couldnt save her..It was always me and my Mum...now it was just me. Apart from the words, this song speaks of a greater cosmic truth about love, longing and connection...it soothes what can never heal.
Although Im alone, I know she stands with me.
Thank you for letting me share.
All the best from SouthAfrica.
@quietman6962
Your mum is in Heaven keeping her eyes on you so you are never alone ❤ greetings from Ireland 🤗
@christinecanavan7333
Oh....how true. My husband died 8 years ago. I know he will find me when I die. He will help me into eternity. Paul was my soulmate. I was his.
@hopedamon7116
Very well written/expressed-you are a writer and communicator for sure
@hopedamon7116
You are not alone
@patriciamanville4770
God bless you and your dear mumx
@dawncharlonne3233
I am Mohawk/Abenaki and French and Irish and very proud of who my ancestors are..This song touches my heart and soul! It was mine and my husband's song and I had it played at his memorial service after losing him 2 years ago..I know that he will find me again..Always Gilson 💙
@tombrydson781
Dawn Charlonne what a memorial tribute god bless
@dawncharlonne3233
@@tombrydson781 Thank you...I miss him every day and I will always love him..I have his ashes and since I am to be buried my daughter promised me to put his ashes in my coffin so that he will be with me for eternity..He was my whole world..A love like ours will never die...
@tombrydson781
Dawn Charlonne Alison passed away last January and buried her ashes in my garden so she is a.ways
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