Amazing Things [Import]

Runrig | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 15, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B000025ML6
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,628 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Amazing Things

2. Wonderful

3. The Greatest Flame

4. Move A Mountain

5. Pog Aon Oidche Earraich (One Kiss One Spring Eveni

6. Dream Fields

7. Songs Of The Earth

8. Forever Eyes Of Blue

9. Sraidean Na Roinn Eorpa (Streets Of Europe)

10. Canada

11. Ard (High)

12. On The Edge

Editorial Reviews

Runrig are a Scottish Celtic rock group formed in Skye, in 1973 under the name 'The Run Rig Dance Band'. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included songwriters Rory Macdonald and Calum Macdonald. The current line-up also includes longtime members Malcolm Jones, Iain Bayne, and more recently, Bruce Guthro, and Brian Hurren. To date, the band have released thirteen studio albums, with a number of their songs sung in Scottish Gaelic. Initially formed as a three-piece dance band, which played wedding receptions, the trio's first performance took place at Kelvin Hall, in Glasgow. Runrig's music is often described as a blend of folk and rock music, with the band's lyrics often focusing upon locations, history, politics and people that are unique to Scotland. Songs also make references to agriculture and land conservation. At present, Runrig's largest fan bases can be found in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Germany. Since 1999, the band have gained attention in Canada, following Nova Scotian singer Bruce Guthro's entry to the band.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fully Charged, June 8, 2006

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Andrew D. Lossing "Go real." (Coquille (nowhere-ville), OR, USA) - See all my reviews
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Amazing Things is one of Runrig's more vigorous offerings. Featuring Donnie Munro's excellent voice in full flight, the songs pack a lot of punch, from the opening, title track to the fine Celtic rock strains of "Ard", a real favorite. "Pog Aon Oidche Earraich" is a beautifully done Gaelic ballad, and "Sraidean Na Roinn-Eorpa" has a real emotional pull to it. "Forever Eyes of Blue", sung by Runrig's other singer, one of the MacDonald fellows, is very lyrical and rhythmic. Overall, this is a confidently superb album, with many tracks that stand out.

To those who haven't heard Runrig, this is a great place to start. Reaching across cultural and musical barriers with their sound and words, they reach deep in the heart. Uplifting stuff!

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing...what more can be said!, April 3, 2009

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N. B. Smith (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews
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For those who aren't familiar with the Celtic Rock group, Runrig, this is a good way to start. Mixing traditional Celtic tunes with rock is just an awesome, thumping good time. I have seen it happen at a party...everyone, young and old alike, on the dance floor, moving to the beat. Truly, Runrig is amazing!

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Things, November 21, 2007

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Chris White (Toronto) - See all my reviews

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Amazing Things is by far one of the best albums that i have ever heard, and the songs are typical of Runrig: beautiful, deep and thoroughly enjoyable. Donnie Munro's powerful and soulful vocals are joined by the fantastic guitar riffs of Malcolm Jones, and there is no section of this band that fails to pull its weight musically. From the inspirational tracks such as "Ard" (high), or "Move a Mountain" the Macdonald brothers express their faith and desire that the world will move into a better age, where all humanity can enjoy what they have been given. this album is easily the most exciting and enjoyable album that Runrig have ever produced, and is recommendable to anyone who enjoys music.