Santiago (1996) (Feat. Ronstadt/Los Lobos/Nunez)

Product Summary Label: Bmg/rca Victor UPC: 00090266860227 Release Date: 10/1/1996 Buy.com Sku: 60155053 Item#: MQFYQ5 Buy.com Sales Rank: 25050 Format:  CD Song Listing Disc 1 Song Title Sample 1. Txalaparta ~ The Chieftains 2. Arku-Dantza / Arin-Arin ~ The Chieftains 3. El Besu :: The Kiss ~ The Chieftains 4. Nao Vas Ao Mar, Tonio :: Don't Go To The Sea, Tonio ~ The Chieftains 5. Dum Paterfamilias / Ad Honorem ~ The Chieftains 6. Dueling Chanters ~ The Chieftains 7. Galician Overture ~ The Chieftains 8. Guadalupe - (with Linda Ronstadt/Los Lobos) ~ The Chieftains 9. Minho Waltz ~ The Chieftains 10. Setting Sail / Muineira De Frexido ~ The Chieftains 11. Maneo ~ The Chieftains 12. Santiago de Cuba - (with Ry Cooder) ~ The Chieftains 13. Galleguita / Tutankhamen - (with Ry Cooder) ~ The Chieftains 14. Tears Of Stone ~ The Chieftains 15. Dublin In Vigo ~ The Chieftains   Album Notes and Credits Notes & Personnel Info The Chieftans: Martin Fay, Sean Keane (fiddle); Derek Bell (harp, tiompan, harpsichord); Matt Molloy (flute); Paddy Moloney (uilleann pipes, tin whistle, arranger); Kevin Conneff (bodhran, vocals). Additional personnel includes: Linda Ronstadt, Ultreia Choir (vocals); Eliot Fisk (guitar); Ry Cooder (mandola); Carlos Nunez (gaita, recorder, whistle, bombard); Los Lobos. Includes liner notes by Paddy Moloney. SANTIAGO won the 1997 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album. Here the Chieftains have embarked upon an exploration of the "lost Celtic province" of Galicia (the northwest corner of Spain) and areas extending to Portugal, the Basque provinces, and Cuba. They have used the finest musicians from these areas to propel their music with a conviction that staggers the imagination. Santiago catapults the listener into a musical excursion that seamlessly flows through the styles and musics of these different lands, so that a beginning and an end can no more be distinguished than the waters of the Mississippi River can be separated from those rivers that flow into it on its journey from its heart to its mouth. Attempting to find album highlights is virtually impossible due to the incredible musicianship displayed by the guests, too numerous to mention, who populate this work. Nevertheless, the opening five-part suite "Pilgrimage to Santiago" is worthy of singling out, with its use of ancient traditional instruments such as the tralaparta (large wooden planks that are laid on baskets and maize leaves and played with sticks) and the participation, in a different section of the suite, of the Ulteria Choir. Another notable track is "Dueling Chanters" with "seventh Chieftain" Carlos Nunez, a Galician gaita player, who had toured with the group for about two years at the time of this recording. As Paddy Moloney on uilleann pipes and Nunez on gaita trade dazzling licks, it is an absolute delight to hear these two, on their cousins to the bagpipes, playing off each other so beautifully. ~ Bob Gottlieb The region of Galicia, a green and hilly area located in the northwest corner of Spain, forms the inspiration for this 1996 album. Ireland and Galicia have religion, music, and a certain Celtic ancestry in common; Spanish sailors were washed up and in some cases settled in Ireland after the destruction of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The Chieftains, traditional music pilgrims of the world, here seize the opportunity to work with the young recorder, whistle, and gaita (Galician bagpipes) player Carlos Nunez on SANTIAGO. It's intriguing to hear the similarities between traditional Irish and Galician music as they intermingle here. Many other similar musical styles are sampled on SANTIAGO, too, including music from Portugal and even Mexico, with help from Los Lobos. Standout tracks include "Dun Paterfamilias/Ad Honorem" a medieval chant enhanced by the beautiful harp playing of Derek Bell, and the live, joyous romp of "Dublin in Vigo." Producer: Paddy Moloney Musical Guests Linda Ronstadt Los Lobos Carlos Nunez Ry Cooder Eliot Fisk   Compilation Appearances Greatest Hits-Vol. 2 Irish Album Celtic Tides Celtic Spectacular Celtic Spectacular (SACD) Little Worlds (Limited Edition) Celtic Circle 2 Greatest Irish Artist Dreams:corrs Collection Van Morrison At The Movies: Soundtrack Hits Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection Best Of Van Morrison Vol 3 E2   Associated Artists and Works Ears, Rabbit Galway, James Largo Largo ~ Largo Morrison, Van Morrison, Van Morrison, Van Original Soundtrack Original Soundtrack Rabbit Ears Streep, Meryl Van Morrison Van Morrison Van Morrison   Technical Info Release Date : 10/01/1996 Original Release Date : 1996 Catalog ID : 68602 Label : RCA Victor Records (USA) Number of Discs : 1 Runtime : 57m : 46s Studio/Live : Studio Mono/Stereo : Stereo SPAR Code : n/a UPC : 00090266860227   Professional Reviews Uncut (8/02, p.100) - 3 out of 5 - "...The Chieftains are a treasure and every home should have at least one of their albums..."    Product Image