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Horslips - The Book Of Invasions A Celtic Symphony flac album
  • Performer Horslips
  • Title The Book Of Invasions A Celtic Symphony
  • Date of release 1976
  • Country UK
  • Style Folk Rock, Prog Rock
  • Other formats MP3 ADX MIDI WAV AUD TTA VOX
  • Genre Rock
  • Size MP3 1876 mb
  • Size FLAC 1876 mb
  • Rating: 4.2
  • Votes: 234

The book of invasions is Horslips' masterpiece, a concept album that is musically varied and cohesive from beginning to end. From the clarion call that opens "Daybreak" to the gently plucked notes that follow the stormy "Ride to Hell", this is celtic rock at its best. It could rightly claim to have influenced the next generation of rooted British Isles bands with attitude, like the Pogues, the Men they Couldn't Hang, Runrig, and Oysterband. The Book Of Invasions is a concept record based on Celtic folklore and is made up of 3 movements which are split into several shorter tracks. Fans of The Tain may be a little bit surprised with how 'commercial' the band sounds on this album, but after a couple of listens it's easy to see that the change in style was not a bad one.

The Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony is the sixth album by the Irish Celtic rock band Horslips. It was a concept album based on an adaptation of Irish legends built into a complex story. It is named for the Lebor Gabála Érenn, a book of Irish mythology known as The Book of Invasions in English. Released in 1976, it is usually considered their best work.

Album Name Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony. Erscheinungsdatum 1976. Labels Edsel Records. Mitglieder die dieses Album besitzen3. 2. March into Trouble. 9. Warm Sweet Breath of Love. 10. Fantasia, My Lagan Love. 11. King of Morning, Queen of Day. 12. Sideways to the Sun. 13. Drive the Cold Winter Away.

The Book of Invasions' was originally released in 1977, subtitled "A Celtic Symphony," was, like 'The Tain', inspired by Irish mythology, this time the story of Tuatha De Danann's conquest of ancient pre-Christian Ireland Now remastered, repackaged and including bonus material all in a year that brings Horslips back to the stage with special performances in December at the 02 i.

Horslips are an Irish celtic rock band that compose, arrange and perform songs based on traditional Irish jigs and reels. The group are regarded as 'founding fathers of celtic rock' for their fusion of traditional Irish music with rock music and went on to inspire many local and international acts. Style:MLA Chicago APA. "Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony Album. Missing lyrics by Horslips?

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The Book Of Invasion A Celtic Symphony Horslips Promo vinyl record album Amherst Condition: Used. Time left: 9d 16h 21m 31s. Ships to: Worldwide. I'm biased as I have fond memories of this album since I heard it for the first time while spending a working summer vacation in Shannon. Prior to the digital age it wasn't an easy album to find and I spent more than I should have on a copy, but it was well worth it. The album is a mingling of traditional music and rock music, imagine Jethro Tull and Steeleye Span's 70's electric outings, however leaning towards traditional Irish instrumentation

Tracklist

First Movement - Geantraí
A1 Daybreak 3:19
A2 March Into Trouble 0:51
A3 Trouble With A Capital 'T' 3:24
A4 The Power And The Glory 3:56
A5 The Rocks Remain 2:48
A6 Dusk 0:39
A7 Sword Of Light 4:54
A8 Dark 1:37
2nd Movement - Goltraí
B1 Warm Sweet Breath Of Love 3:26
B2 Fantasia - My Lagan Love 3:17
B3 King Of Morning, Queen Of Day 4:10
3rd Movement - Suantraí
B4 Sideways To The Sun 4:46
B5 Drive The Cold Winter Away 0:55
B6 Ride To Hell 3:49

Credits

  • Arranged By – Horslips
  • Bass, Vocals – Barry Devlin
  • Drums, Percussion – Eamon Carr
  • Fiddle, Mandolin, Concertina, Vocals – Charles O'Connor
  • Guitar, Vocals – John Fean
  • Keyboards, Flute, Whistle – Jim Lockhart
  • Producer – Alan O'Duffy, Horslips
  • Written-By – Traditional

Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
DJF 20498 Horslips The Book Of Invasions A Celtic Symphony ‎(LP, Album) DJM Records DJF 20498 UK 1976
POCE-1250 Horslips The Book Of Invasions A Celtic Symphony ‎(CD, Album, RE) Strange Days Records POCE-1250 Japan 2008
MOOCD 012 Horslips The Book Of Invasions A Celtic Symphony ‎(CD, Album, RE) Outlet, Homespun Records MOOCD 012 UK & Ireland 1989
DJLPA-10 Horslips The Book Of Invasions A Celtic Symphony ‎(LP, Album, Promo) DJM Records DJLPA-10 US 1976
71790 Horslips The Book Of Invasions A Celtic Symphony ‎(LP, Album, Club) Orlador, Universal 71790 Portugal 1978