Cuilidh [Import]

Julie Fowlis | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 19, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Spit & Polish/Shoeshine Records
• ASIN: B000NA2PRS
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,174 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #82 in Music > Folk > British & Celtic Folk > Scottish Folk

Track Listings

1. Hug Air A' Bhonaid Mhoir

2. Mo Ghruagach Dhonn

3. An T-Aparan Goirid 's an T-Aparan Ur: Oran Do

4. 'Ille Dhuinn, 'S Toigh Leam Thu

5. Puirt-A-Beul Set ('s Toigh Leam Fhin Buntata 's

6. Tunes Set (The Thatcher/Peter Byrne's/The Tripper's)

7. Mo Dhomhnallan Fhein

8. Turas San Lochmor

9. Oran Nan Raiders

10. Bodaich Odhar Hoghaigearraidh

11. Mo Bheannachd Dhan Bhaillidh Ur

12. Aoidh, Na Dean Cadal Idir

Editorial Reviews

NY Times

"Even though most listeners probably don't know precisely what she's singing about, Ms. Fowlis's folk songs are still bright and beguiling: she aptly employs that age-old communicator, emotion."

"Julie Fowlis sings traditional Scottish Gaelic songs from the Hebrides Islands in a tender, winsome voice...transforming cryptic, half-forgotten folkloric material into a living, breathing source of enchantment." -

"Julie Fowlis is the gentlest of revolutionaries."

Boston Phoenix

"...the concision of the poetic language is equaled by Fowlis's blitzkrieg delivery."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Musician's musician, August 14, 2007

By 

Paul Magnussen (Campbell, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuilidh (Audio CD)

Well, I'm going to add my voice to the chorus.

As I write, there are no musical samples available on Amazon; but I saw the glowing reviews. Then I read that Julie was Eamonn Doorley's fiancée, and I thought, OK, he probably plays on her album: I'll take a chance.

I couldn't be more happy. Her voice is glorious. The other musicians read like a cross-section of all that's best in folk music, but the accompaniments never overwhelm or compete with the vocals, as they sometimes did with (for instance) Sólas. The arrangements, in which I can definitely detect the John McCusker touch, are wonderful, and both the original lyrics and translations are provided. The recording is crystal clear.

Try this for a first approximation. Imagine Kate Rusby singing in Gaelic, with John McCusker and Danú backing her. If you think you would like the result, than this album is for you.

The total time is 43'06".

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent new voice.., October 28, 2007

By 

Jody Allen (US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuilidh (Audio CD)

Ms Fowlis is a great new voice that I hope will find her way to more American homes and on the Celtic music circut here in the US. Her voice is a wonderful representation of the Scottish Gaelic culture that has been missing in the market of late. Any of her CDS should belong in a serious Celtic music collectors library. While recently in Scotland we watched a documentary about her and her band and were impressed with her poise and love of not only the music but the culture of Scotttish Islands. She is truly a welcome ambassador for the Scottish Gaelic Community.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, April 21, 2007

By 

Breandan Lee (San Diego, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuilidh (Audio CD)

After hearing clips of the tracks from one of the 'Celtic Women' CDs, I felt as though I was listening to ready-made elevator music. In brilliant contrast, Julie Fowlis' new CD, especially the track "Hùg Air A' Bhonaid Mhòir", is a refreshing and a more true reflection of the wild Highlands and Islands of Scotland....kinda like Celtic music in the raw.