| 1. Raglan Road |
| 2. Rare Auld Mountain Dew |
| 3. Easy And Slow |
| 4. As I Roved Out |
| 5. Sea Breeze |
| 6. Black Is The Colour |
| 7. Mountains Of Mourne |
| 8. The Dublin Minstrel |
| 9. Hills Of Connemara |
| 10. Johnny Jump Up |
| 11. You Will Go |
| 12. The Irish Rover |
| 13. The Auld Triangle |
Editorial Reviews
Born in ÒThe Garden of IrelandÓ County Wicklow, where he still resides, John Breen has just completed his debut recording. The album showcases JohnÕs vocal capacity, which has been compared to the legendary Ronnie Drew at times, and his songwriting abilities, most notably on the title ÒYou Will Go,Ó a song being hailed as a Celtic lullaby destined to be a memorable classic.
John's experiences touring Europe with his band Finan, the US solo, to sharing the stage with artists such as Boru, The Dublin Rogues, The Dublin City Ramblers, Liam OÕ Faoilin, and Kieran Brennan (Clannad), come together on creating the charm that is uniquely John Breen. John connects with his audience, and they with him. Currently John is touring in Europe with his band Finan.
Product Description
The John Breen album combines the best of traditional Irish music with unique contemporary interpretations of the same by the world music influenced "Mad Hatter's Celtic Orchestra." The songs reflect both the ballads that John Breen is best known for along with the kind of rollicking good fun associated with Ireland's foot tapping Celtic beats.
John's album is a concept album delivering a fresh perspective of songs with roots rich in tradition yet broadened by music schooled in dynamics and foundation, intelligently embracing the sounds of ancient Celtic times and interweaving it with the Ireland of today. This is an album of Celtic passion delivered in John Breen's compelling vocal styling that truly instills a desire to listen to it one more time.
With original songs included, proving John's capacity for writing as well as singing, this debut album is truly a first in what we are certain will be many future albums throughout John Breen's flourishing career.
Performances
John Breen - vocal & acoustic guitar ¥ Ken Burns - mandolin ¥ Paddy OÕ Conner - highland pipes/uileann pipes ¥ Willie Malone -tin whistle/flute/recorder ¥ Steven Hawkins - bodhran/drums/percussion/harmonica/keyboards/acoustic bass/background vocals ¥ The Mad HatterÕs Celtic Orchestra - Orchestral performances ¥ Steven Hawkins - Producer/Arranger
John Breen,John Breen,Alternative-Urban Records,Celtic,Celtic/Irish,Int'l & World Music,Music rooted in tradition with masterful vocal deliveries and magical musical performances. Produced by veteran Steven Hawkins who's stage and/or studio credits include (Leon Russell, Wayne "Bear" Sauls, Gregg Allman, Percy Sledge, John Lee Hooker).,Pop
New Age Music:
- Kora Grooves from West Africa
- Latin American Hits for Bellydance
- Melhores Dias [Import]
- Met Mi Gaat Alles T Goed [Import]
- Mono-Gatari [Import]
- Muito Soul [Import]
- Musica Brasileira Do Rio Grande Do Sul [Import]
- Na Batida [Import]
- Novel [Import]
- O Samba E Meu Dom [Import]
New Age Music
Terminal Jive [Original recording remastered] [Import]
Live At The Mystery Club [Live]
Hoy [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
Minstrel in the Gallery [Original recording remastered]
Instant Live: Verizon Wireless Amphiteater, Selma, TX 06/10/04 [Live]