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 Norland Wind is a synergy of talented acoustic folk musicians who make music inspired by the Northwestern region of Ireland. Led by harpist Thomas Loefke, the band weaves a tapestry of beautiful traditional instruments, largely string based, that captures the charm of Ireland. Loefke's harp plays a central role on ATLANTIC DRIFTWOOD, lending each piece a tranquil, haunting backbone that entrances the listener. Padraig Duggan brings the mandolin, Noel Duggan is featured on guitar, Ian Melrose plays guitar and tin whistle, celebrated fiddle and violin player Maire Breatnach lends her talents to the mix and Kerstin Blodig's various strings and vocals all add to the warm, pastoral sound. The album's mood is mellow and bittersweet, with a mix of airs and midtempo pieces that possess a Clannad feel. |
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 The Celtic Northwest of Ireland--with its Irish language, folklore, legends, its treasure of traditional songs and melodies and its majestic landscape--provides inspiration for the compositions of Norland Wind featuring harpist Thomas Loefke. Donegal born Noel and Padraig Duggan, also members of the Irish cult group Clannad, lend a strong Celtic element to the group's repertoire with songs in their native Irish language. Haunting harp instrumentals mostly written by Loefke or melodies by Scottish guitarist Ian Melrose, songs composed by singer/guitarist Kerstin Blodig and a fresh approach to traditional material are the main features of Atlantic Driftwood. The Celtic harp is central to the sound of Norland Wind. The harp, Kerstin Blodig's clear, expressive voice, Noel Duggan's earthy baritone, the compact guitar and keyboard arrangements and vocal harmony blend to create a uniquely evocative and emotionally powerful sound. Atlantic Driftwood was recorded in Dublin between August 1998 and September 2000 and features 12 original compositions and 4 traditionals. Riverdance violinist Maire Breatnach, legendary piper Finbar Furey and again keyboard player Ciaran Brennan (Clannad) are among the guest musicians. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
 (Tracks are Real Audio links) 
1. The Snowy Birch Trees
2. Let Your Arrow Fly
3. Atlantic Driftwood
4. Waulking Song
5. The Seals of Port Na Glas
6. Pos an Piobaire
7. Her Dancing Feet Do Gentl
8. An Raibh Tu Ar an Gcarrai
9. Oro Se Do Bheatha Bhaile
10. Mophisto's Jig
11. The Memory of May
12. Don Oiche Ud I Mbeithil
13. Stephen's Day Session
14. An Saighdiuir Treigthe
15. Kitty Douglas Hamilton
16. Maplewood and Strawberrie
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