Mar 03, 2011 check out the children of lir deluxe edition by the loudest whisper on amazon music. Every week, bside the leeside takes a look at music and records that. That made this album rank among the worlds 100 rarest albums. Loudest whisper the children of lir 1994, cd discogs. Composed by loudest whisper founder and lead guitarist brian oreilly, children of lir was first staged by the band in 1973 and was so successful that polydor records picked up on it and signed. A sound and image collage of loudest whisper s recreation of their legendary album, the children of lir. Oct 07, 2018 the legacy of the children of lir project on vinyl was not what loudest whisper had hoped for. Check out the children of lir deluxe edition by the loudest whisper on amazon music. Loudest whisper, children of the dawn the children of. Find album release information for the children of lir loudest whisper on allmusic. The final wizards lineup became loudest whisper ca 1970. This psychedelic folk classic was recorded in 1974 and has gone on to become one of the rarest records ever issued in ireland. The children of lir deluxe remastered edition album by. The children of lir by loudest whisper on apple music.
Notes from the uk folk underground 19691976, and history of the uk folk rock underground 19681978, volume one. A glorious mixture of catchy melodies, soaring harmonies and biting acid guitar. Albums include the children of lir, early morning hush. Loudest whisper began to dissolve when both dorgan and bowes left the group in 1985, although the oreilly brothers continued to gig under the name in a variety of configurations, even staging another musical, buskin, that same year. A sort of cult celtic progfolk rock band with a theatrical bent, loudest whisper started off as another sort of band altogether. It is the studio adaption of the musical of the same name t. When brian oreilly and his mates began performing in beat combo called the wizards in the market town. Paganmetal group primordial wrote a song called children of the harvest based on the legend. Great write up yesterday in the irish examiner on loudest whisper s the children of lir ed power recounts the tale of fermoys rock opera from 1973.
The children of lir is a legend from irish mythology. Yet it is only now that public taste has matured to the point where the richness and dept of loudest whisper s music may. Rehearsals for irelands first folk opera the children of lir in full swing. Loudest whisper remastered 1973 nonalbum singles 19741983 remastered 2009 demos and unreleased recordings 1973 1996. Folkrock group loudest whisper recorded an album the children of lir based on a stage. Most of the songs are embodied in a musical story of an old irish legend, however these songs would work splendidly on there own too. Yet it is only now that public taste has matured to the point where the richness and dept of loudest whisper s music may be appreciated universally. They are best known for their 1974 debut album, the children of lir, a folk opera based on the irish legend of the same name. The children of lir loudest whisper releases allmusic. The children of lir album by loudest whisper spotify. Folkrock group loudest whisper recorded an album the children of lir based on a stage presentation of the legend in 197374. The children of lir deluxe edition by loudest whisper.
The children of lir by loudest whisper album, progressive. The loudest whisper originated in rural fermoy, cork in the early 60s. Formed in the early 60s in fermoy, ireland, by guitarists brian oreilly and michael clancey, bassist john aherne, and drummer jimmy cotter all four members shared vocals, the band was initially known as the wizards. Listen to the children of lir deluxe edition on spotify. Folk metalband cruachan published a song called children of lir on their album folklore in 2002. Loudest whisper, the children of lir 74 folkrockprog rock. The name was chosen to reflect their attempt to mix folk with the heavy music of the day. Cd album loudest whisper the children of lir sunbeam uk. Like a fine vintage, the loudest whisper sound has been fermenting since 1973, when brian oreilly wrote his acclaimed celtic musical the children of lir. The children of lir 1974 hard times 1982 loudest whisper 1973.
Within the children of lir production we havent worked with a choir of. Great examples of multiculturalism to support culturally responsive teaching. May 05, 2019 loudest whisper began to dissolve when both dorgan and bowes left the group in 1985, although the oreilly brothers continued to gig under the name in a variety of configurations, even staging another musical, buskin, that same year. Is the colour of time, our world, the children of lir, the children of lir deluxe remastered edition, hard times remastered, top tracks. Children of lir combined americanwest coast folk rock with brians interest in musicals and irish folklore.
Loudest whisper are most famous for the children of lir folk rock musical, which was first performed on the 7th january 1973 in fermoy. The original lp release of the album became one of the most sought after records in ireland, and ranks among the top 100 rarest. In 1972 oreilly composed a celtic musical based on the irish legend of the children of lir, and it premiered in fermoy, ireland on january 1973. A fact from the children of lir loudest whisper album appeared on wikipedia s main page in the did you know. Loudest whisper children of lir doug larson imports. Founder of loudest whisper and composer children of lir, singer songwriter. Loudest whisper the children of lir reissue, remastered. The children of lir deluxe edition by the loudest whisper.
The children of lir loudest whisper album wikipedia. Loudest whisper the children of lir 1996, cd discogs. The children of lir deluxe edition album by loudest. Sunbeam records present a deluxe reissue of loudest whisper s the children of lir, originally released in 1974. Lir s lament, good day my friend, cold winds blow, you and i, overture, biography. Siwan records srmc 4039,kissing spell kscd 9480 format. It also stands as loudest whisper s finest achievement. Loudest whisper are an irish folk rockprogressive folk group formed in the early 1970s and led by songwriter and guitarist brian oreilly. Loudest whisper revive folk opera to mark 50year career.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Listen free to loudest whisper the children of lir the overture, lir s lament and more. Were very excited to open the children of lir at cork opera house this weekend, the next couple of days is the last chance to book tickets in advance, we hope to. Loudest whisper on retelling the children of lir ed power recounts the tale of fermoys rock opera from 1973. Loudest whisper the children of lir reissue 19731994.
The children of lir bilingual celtic myth available in many. Paganmetal group primordial wrote a song called children. Loudest whisper on retelling the children of lir ed power recounts the tale of fermoy proggers the loudest whisper s rock opera reinterpretation of irish lore from 1973. Richard falk wrote in the book galactic ramble, the children of lir is a wonderful progressive folk concept album with a. The children of lir deluxe edition by loudest whisper on. The children of lir concert brian oreillys musical rendition of the children of lir has been heralded as a groundbreaking creative and imaginative work. Loudest whisper the children of lir releases discogs.
The music has been critically acclaimed internationally and is a milestone in the wide and varied arena of celtic music. A gorgeous track from the 1974 lp the children of lir by loudest whisper. A sort of cult celtic progfolk rock band with a theatrical bent, loudest whisper started off as another sort of band. Listen to the children of lir deluxe remastered edition on spotify. Loudest whisper was formed in the early 1970s by songwriter and guitarist brian oreilly. Brian oreilly richard falk wrote in the book galactic ramble.
The children of lir is a music studio album recording by loudest whisper prog folkprogressive rock released in 1973 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. The british core of the record corporation shrugged it off, leaving the irish branch to press only 500 copies. The children of lir, loudest whisper album concept albu. Loudest whisper, children of the dawn the children of lir. Ed power recounts the tale of fermoys rock opera from 1973. Check out the children of lir by the loudest whisper on amazon music. Legendary fermoy band loudest whisper will this year mark their 40th. The children of lir is the debut album by irish folk rockprogressive folk group loudest whisper. Includes six bonus tracks, with demos, nonalbum 45s, and the soundtrack. Children to fly again to mark 40 years of loudest whisper. This is an archive of elusive inserts that came with 60s and 70s lps, and is a companion to my galactic ramble and endless trip books. Includes six bonus tracks, with demos, nonalbum 45s, and the. The children of lir by the loudest whisper on amazon music.
A couple of singles followed, but loudest whisper were barely active as a band as the 1980s closed. Sunbeam records present a deluxe reissue of loudest whispers the children of lir, originally released in 1974. Loudest whisper were an irish folk rockprogressive folk group formed in the early 1970s led by singersongwriter brian oreilly. A glorious mixture of catchy melodies, soaring harmonies and biting acid guitar, its presented here complete with a 12page booklet featuring rare photos and detailed sleevenotes making it the most comprehensive edition of the children of lir ever assembled. The children of lir overture by brian oreilly, more info at. The children of lir was a musical score, based around the mystical legend of the irish king lir, and his children who are condemned to live as swans. Bilingual childrens book multicultural myth celebrates cultural diversity.
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