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On Water from the Well, Paddy Moloney and the Chieftains return to the traditional Irish music that first made their reputations in the early 60s. Unlike most of their recordings from the 1990s there is nary a rock star, folk singer, or symphony orchestra to be found. Instead the Chieftains have chosen to play with some of Ireland's finest musicians, including Barney McKenna, Seamus Begley, Altan, and the Kilfenora Ceili Band. Here the Chieftains cover the entire spectrum of Irish traditional music, from a stately version of "Planxty George Brabazon" with the Belfast Harp Orchestra to a raucous session in flautist Matt Molloy's pub to a number of ballads sweetly sung by Kevin Conneff. The Chieftains have always performed at the highest level, but on Water From the Well the combination of familiar tunes and great musical guests seems to have inspired them to some of their best playing in years.
Track listing:
1. Lots Of Drops Of Brandy
2. Bean An Fhir Rua
3. Jack Of All Trades
4. Within A Mile Of Dublin/The Old Blackthorn
5. Dusty Miller
6. Lovely Sweet Banks Of The Moy
7. An Poc Ar Buile
8. Dingle Set
9. Planxty George Brabazon
10. May Morning Dew/Kilfenora Set
11. An Buinnan Bui
12. County Tyrone/Newry Hornpipe
13. Ballyfin Polkas
14. Casadh An Tsugain
15. Live From Matt Molloy's Pub
16. An Gaoth Aneas
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