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Fuaim
Folk · 1982 · 11 tracks

Fuaim

Gaelic folk caught in a 1982 transition. Shimmering synths and jazz-inflected saxophone meet ancient harmonies in a misty, experimental Celtic landscape.

March 1982 · Tara

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Fuaim represents the exact moment Clannad began to drift away from the shore of traditional Irish music toward the ethereal, synth-laden horizon that would define their global success. It is a record of transition, where the organic pluck of the harp and the woody resonance of the guitar are suddenly met with the cool, crystalline textures of 1980s synthesizers. The addition of Enya's keyboards and backing vocals provides a ghostly architecture that supports the lead vocals, creating a sound that feels both ancient and futuristic.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Na Buachaillí Álainn
02
Mheall Sí Lena Glórthaí Mé
03
Bruach na Carraige Báine
04
Lá Breá Fán dTuath
05
An tÚll
06
Strayed Away
07
Ní Lá na Gaoithe Lá na Scoilb?
08
Lish Young Buy‐a‐Broom
09
Mhorag’s na hOro Gheallaidh
10
The Green Fields of Gaothdobhair
11
Buaireadh an Phósta
Moments Worth Listening For
the unexpected entry of the jazz saxophone on An tOileán Úr which shifts the folk foundation
the shimmering synth beds provided by Enya that elevate the traditional structure of Mhorag 'S Na Horo Gheallaidh
the intricate vocal counterpoint during Ni Lá Na Gaoithe Ni Lá Na Baisti that showcases the family's unique harmonic blend
Reviews

How does Fuaim sound next to the rest of Clannad's catalogue?

Mysterious+2.6σ

Mysterious saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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