Translating as Shadow Under Dominion, this four-track EP is driven by a fascination for the life of the soldier, and features programmed marching rhythms, huge vocal chants, patterns and crescendos, that blend something like tribal folk and Celtic refrains with intense drums, gritty declarations, and evocative chord patterns.
Celtic
You need to see this through to its finish, which doesn’t take long, and which satisfies intensely, as it sweeps you off on its energy and its raw, poignant emotion. The story and the sentiments, the delivery, the rising passion, the contrast of musical brightness and vocal sadness, all delivers a kind of modern emo folk tale and burst of realism that’s euphoric to listen through, from start to finish.
You have to hear it to know, but that opening banjo riff should get you instantly hooked. Turn this one up loud.
From bedroom pop to programmed vocals and an anthemic Celtic celebration of football and the old school World Cup Campaigns – Rodeo Terrorists brings a fully loaded soundscape of folk-rock knees-up intentions, with the heavy production and catchy Celtic riffs of Saltire (Tartan Army).
Full transparency now to hopefully help this reach precisely the right listeners. JAMAIS ASSEZ is a Celtic punk-rock anthem, with a heavy bagpipe riff, an all-together-now indie chant for a hook, and an underlying global message that’s imperative to consider right now.
Introducing a timeless traditional set-up and a brilliantly original song – Brendan McKinney & the 99 Brown Dogs made a hearty first impression, with the unbelievably catchy folk-rock anthem James Dunn’s Daughter.
Introducing a sensational Celtic Folk anthem blending musical brilliance with passionate conviction and political depth, European Festival legends Brophy’s Law deliver a boldly evocative, catchy and poignant anti-war single, for Stand Together.
Powerful as ever, always a real treat to spend time with – Fuimadane’s work knows no limits, and this project in particular seems like a fully realized concept hard at work. Brilliant.
There are so many stories within this project – so many scenes and sounds and artistic conversations. Sometimes things feel classic and familiar, sometimes they feel completely out there and impossible to pigeon-hole.
“I love the melodies in traditional Celtic music. I love the dance feel that happens too, but what really drives me are those beautiful melodies. They’re happy and sad and hopeful, just like life.”
Celtic Purple brings together soulful performances with engaging melodies and an array of musically warm soundscapes, each with a fairly raw and intimate presentation style, giving off the sense that Cady and the band are playing right there in the room with you.
It’s incredibly powerful, and that traditional realness inherent in the set-up makes it connect all the more strongly – you feel that humanity and personal strength as the music surrounds you. Remarkable music.