Chieftains' new album disappointing

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 11:46 PM

I did, thanks.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: GUEST,Stim
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 11:34 PM

Go listen to the link above--you can listen to the whole album--it costs nothing, and there is a fair chance that you'll like it.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 11:25 PM

I haven't bought anything of theirs in years and years. I didn't like it when they brought in others and I still don't by the sounds of it. I saw them live in the mid-80s when it was just them and that is what I love.

The same thing happened with a Native American flute player who has been very successful, Carlos Nakai. He started adding in others and I haven't bought a new CD in years.

It seems I prefer the first that I learn of a group/performer and figure why mess with a good thing.

kat

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: GUEST,Stim
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 10:52 PM

I'm glad I opened this thread, because I never would have listened to the album (thanks for the link Stuart), and I loved it.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: GUEST,Hookey Wole
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 09:59 PM

Yeah, I ended up watching simpering smarmy arse licker Holland's TV show..

The Chieftains & Choccy Drops played together far too fast.

Didn't do either any favours.

Sounded too awkward and the musicians looked too discomforted.

I just felt sorry for the singer working so hard to phrase her vocal stylings to a ridiculously hectic beat.

It was a fusion too far that failed.

Who was actully dictating the bpm ???

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: GUEST,Chris Murray
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 07:26 PM

I loved The Chieftains years and years ago when they just played the music. Their recent stuff has involved them playing as a backing band to guest stars so I haven't bought anything by them for ages. They seem to want to mix with the stars.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: michaelr
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 05:08 PM

Another Moloney effort to keep the hoary aul' Chieftains relevant by mixing it up with the up-and-comers. Sorry Paddy, I liked you better when you were playing actual Irish music.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: Stringsinger
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 01:40 PM

I heard a little of it and I liked it. The "Drops" added a lot and didn't seem to detract from the Chieftains at all.

They are both fine groups and they do well working with each other imho.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: Speedwell
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 08:51 AM

I saw the Chieftains live at a Sports Hall in Cambridge in the 70s - a fantastic band who got people dancing in the aisles.I haven't heard the new CD but saw Paddy talking about it on breakfast TV and playing along to 10CC on the penny whistle! He seems to have a progressive and open outlook - good luck to him.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: Northerner
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 07:35 AM

I saw Paddy Moloney on morning tv; we need performers getting on tv occasionally to make people aware of folk music. I've got the CD and am enjoying it. The CD uses young performers and that's great even if there is some variation in standard. If it brings in some young performers that is good. In my local area I go to live literature events as well as folk music. The live literature scene is thriving and is bringing in new people and some of them are young. The folk club I go to has only one performer under 60 (and it's not me). So let our young performers have a go.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: johncharles
Date: 27 Apr 12 - 07:06 PM

just seen The secret sisters and the chieftans on jools holland show singing Peggy gordon. Bland just about sums it up.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 26 Apr 12 - 07:22 AM

Paddy Moloney didn't invite The Mumfords, he will in time, he invites everyone else, he seems to think that the fans of the singers he gets to play with The Chieftains will become Chieftains fans.

Dave H

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: GUEST,Suibhne Astray
Date: 26 Apr 12 - 04:48 AM

For the entire session:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZKXEvNhq-Q

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: GUEST,Suibhne Astray
Date: 26 Apr 12 - 04:35 AM

I never got over the disappointment of Celtic Wedding - or was it the Chieftains in China? Last time I saw the Chieftains on TV they were in the studio with a bunch of Tuvan musicians and Xoomi singers having a lot of fun with an ailing Frank Zappa. I wonder if that's on YouTube?

It is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcjbc22MKQI

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 25 Apr 12 - 05:27 PM

Everyone has their opinions. The Chieftains have always been a favorite of mine, the new album may introduce listeners to performers that are new to them.
What is disappointing to one may be entertaining to another. The last word in the thread title can't be removed, but I wish it wasn't there.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: GUEST,ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Apr 12 - 04:54 PM

I haven't heard the album yet, but I am fond of The New Anthem.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: gnu
Date: 25 Apr 12 - 09:38 AM

Peter... hahahhaa!

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: Joe Offer
Date: 25 Apr 12 - 01:19 AM

I saw the Voice of Ages tour show here in Northern California in February. It was the first time I've seen the Chieftains, and I was thrilled. Just when you thought the show couldn't get any better, it got better. The dancing, instrumentals, and singing were all superb. I'm listening to the album now, and I really like it. It brings back wonderful memories of a wonderful concert - it's not exactly what I heard in the concert, but it's enough to bring it back to me.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: pdq
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 07:46 PM

Punch Brothers may be a poor name to describe folks who actually spacy, but they are really fine young musicians. You can't accuse them of being the "same old same old".

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: GUEST,Stuart Reed
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 07:25 PM

OK, I've been listening to the album all day and am feeling a lot less curmudgeonly. It's a pleasant listen and all done with the best of intentions. At least Paddy Moloney didn't invite the Mumfords...

Surprisingly, the whole album is available free on their website.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: GUEST,Peter Laban
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 02:48 PM

As Moloney joked a few years ago : 'Why did the skeleton cross the road? To play with the Chieftains.'

Subject: Track Listing: Voice of Ages (Chieftains)
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 01:04 PM

Track listing -

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Carolina Rua [Imelda May]
2. Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies [Pistol Annies]
3. Pretty Little Girl [Carolina Chocolate Drops]
4. Down in the Willow Garden [Bon Iver]
5. Lily Love [The Civil Wars]
6. The Lark in the Clear Air / Olam Punch [Punch Brothers]
7. My Lagan Love [Lisa Hannigan]
8. When the Ship Comes In [The Decemberists]
9. School Days Over [The Low Anthem]
10. The Frost is All Over [Punch Brothers]
11. Peggy Gordon [The Secret Sisters]
12. Hard Times Come Again No More [Paolo Nutini]
13. The Chieftains [REUNION]
14. The Chieftains in Orbit with NASA Astronaut [Cady Coleman]
15. Lundu [Carlos Nunez]
Disc: 2
1. The Making Of 'Voice of Ages'
2. School Days Over [The Low Anthem] music video

I don't know many of them well enough to comment on the whiney newness but I have Paulo Nutini and Imelda May albums which are neither whiney or even folky!

Hope this helps

DtG

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: GUEST,sturgeon
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 12:56 PM

All of The Chieftains are already millionaires, Stuart.

Subject: RE: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: pdq
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 12:32 PM

Can you be more specific about the "the whiny nu-folk and country performers" that you don't like?

Subject: Chieftains' new album disappointing
From: GUEST,Stuart Reed
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 12:21 PM

The new album Voice of Ages dropped throught the letterbox this morning. Much anticipation followed by disappointment. I'll forgive The Chieftains almost anything but the cheesy tracklist is a severe test of loyalty. I hope the line-up of media-friendly guests results in healthy sales because if any band deserves a decent payday it's this one - but most of the whiny nu-folk and country performers on this album don't deserve to be in such exalted company - The Carolina Chocolate Drops excepted.