A Magical Gathering: The Clannad Anthology
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A Magical Gathering: The Clannad Anthology is a greatest hits compilation album by Clannad, released by Rhino Records in 2002. With performances in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...

 and Gaelic
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...

, Rhino’s two-disc release is the first-ever career-spanning collection from the group. With 34 tracks released between 1973 and 1998, it includes signature songs like "Theme from Harry's Game
Theme from Harry's Game
"Theme from Harry's Game" or just "Harry's Game" is a BAFTA-nominated hit song by Irish group Clannad, written by Pól Brennan. It was released in 1982 and served as the main track from their album Magical Ring...

" and "In a Lifetime
In a Lifetime
In 1989, to promote Clannad's 'best-of' compilation, "Pastpresent", "In A lifetime" was re-released. The song was the first single from the compilation...

".

CD 1

  1. "Níl Sé'n Lá" – 5:02
  2. "Thíos Cois na Trá Domh" – 3:07
  3. "Teidhir Abhaile Riú" – 2:48
  4. "Fairly Shot of Her" – 2:20
  5. "Dúlamán" – 4:26
  6. "The Galtee Hunt" – 3:10
  7. "Siúil A Rúin
    Siúil A Rúin
    "Siúil a Rúin" is a tradtional Irish song, sung from the point of view of a woman lamenting a lover who has embarked on a military career, and indicating her willingness to support him...

    " – 5:48
  8. "Bruach na Carraige Báine" – 2:37
  9. "An tÚll" – 3:06
  10. "Coinleach Ghlas an Fhómhair" – 5:58
  11. "Thíos Fán Chósta" – 3:16
  12. "Theme from Harry's Game
    Theme from Harry's Game
    "Theme from Harry's Game" or just "Harry's Game" is a BAFTA-nominated hit song by Irish group Clannad, written by Pól Brennan. It was released in 1982 and served as the main track from their album Magical Ring...

    " – 3:40
  13. "Newgrange
    Newgrange (song)
    "Newgrange" is a song by Irish group Clannad, released in 1982 on the album Magical Ring, and in 1983 as a single. This song was featured in the film Intermission, and was covered by Órla Fallon from Celtic Woman on the album Celtic Woman: A New Journey....

    " – 4:05

CD 2

  1. "Robin (The Hooded Man)
    Robin (The Hooded Man)
    "Robin " is the first single released by Irish group Clannad from their 1984 album Legend. This song was the theme tune to the ITV drama Robin of Sherwood and heralded Clannad's effectiveness in soundtrack.-Track listing:...

    " – 2:49
  2. "Now Is Here" – 3:07
  3. "Ancient Forest" – 2:59
  4. "Caisleán Óir" – 2:09
  5. "In a Lifetime
    In a Lifetime
    In 1989, to promote Clannad's 'best-of' compilation, "Pastpresent", "In A lifetime" was re-released. The song was the first single from the compilation...

    " (featuring Bono
    Bono
    Paul David Hewson , most commonly known by his stage name Bono , is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his...

    ) – 3:06
  6. "Almost Seems (Too Late to Turn)
    Almost Seems (Too Late To Turn)
    "Almost Seems " is a 1985 single by Irish group Clannad. It is the second single from their album Macalla.The song was used as the official Children in Need charity single for 1985. On its release it was tipped by bookmakers as one of the favourites for the Christmas Number One...

    " – 4:51
  7. "Buachaill Ón Éirne" – 3:10
  8. "Second Nature" – 3:21
  9. "Something to Believe In
    Something to Believe In (Clannad song)
    "Something to Believe In" is a 1987 rock song by Irish group Clannad and American musician Bruce Hornsby. It was the first single released by Clannad from their album Sirius...

    " (featuring Bruce Hornsby
    Bruce Hornsby
    Bruce Randall Hornsby is an American singer, pianist, accordion player, and songwriter. Known for the spontaneity and creativity of his live performances, Hornsby draws frequently from classical, jazz, bluegrass, folk, Motown, rock, blues, and jam band musical traditions with his songwriting and...

    ) – 4:48
  10. "Sirius" – 3:34
  11. "Rí na Cruinne" – 3:58
  12. "The Poison Glen" – 3:56
  13. "I Will Find You" – 5:06
  14. "Banba Óir" – 3:27
  15. "Seanchas
    Seanchas
    "Seanchas" is a pop song by Irish group Clannad. It was released in 1996 and was their first single from their album Lore. The single's title means 'Lore' or 'Folklore' in the Irish language and is pronounced 'shan-ahas'.-External links:*...

    " – 4:56
  16. "Croí Cróga" – 5:01
  17. "An Gleann
    An Gleann
    "An Gleann" is a single by Irish group Clannad. It was released in 1998 and came from their album Landmarks. The song, which translates as "the glen", is entirely in the band's native tongue, the Irish language, also known as Gaeilge.-External links:*...

    " – 4:51
  18. "A Mhuirnín Ó" – 4:59
  19. "I Will Find You" – 1:48
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