Macalla is a 1985 musical album by Irish folk group Clannad. It is their ninth album and became prominent with a collaboration between Clannad's singer Moya Brennan and U2 vocalist Bono on the duet "In a Lifetime". Furthermore, it featured some internationally renowned artists such as art rock saxophone player Mel Collins, an ex-King Crimson member and famous for his solo on The Rolling Stones' "Miss You", and Anton Corbijn's photography.
Photography By – Anton Corbijn. Producer – Steve Nye. Saxophone – Mel Collins. Macalla (Cass, Album).
Macalla is a well-rounded album of melodic folk pop, infused with that beautiful warm sadness that seems to pervade Irish music and culture.
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Macalla was initially released in 1985 worldwide. A remaster of the album was also released on September 1, 2003, adding one bonus track. Recorded in 1985, Bono joined Irish band Clannad on the song In a Lifetime, which was initially released on the album Macalla in 1985. It was also released as a single on three occasions, first in January 1986 as the third single released from Macalla and in 1989 as a promotional track for the Past Present collection of songs, and finally in 1993 in Europe at a time when the song was being used as an advertising campaign for Jameson Whiskey.
Music StyleFolk Rock. Members owning this album4. 1. Caislean Õir. 02:06.
Tracklist of Macalla of Clannad by Rockol. Altri album di Clannad. Turas (Live, 1980 Bremen). Clannad 2 & Dúlamán. Clannad: Christ Church Cathedral. The Essential Clannad.
Macalla is a music studio album recording by CLANNAD (Prog Folk/Progressive Rock) released in 1985 on cd, lp, vinyl and/or cassette. Caislean �ir (2:06) 2. The Wild Cry (4:41) 3. Closer To Your Heart (3:29) 4. In A Lifetime (3:08) 5. Almost Seems (Too Late To Turn) (4:51) 6. Indoor (3:53) 7. Buachaill On Eirne (3:08) 8. Blackstairs (4:15) 9. Journey's End (2:42) 10.
This album has an average beat per minute of 111 BPM (slowest/fastest tempos: 76/141 BPM). See its BPM profile at the bottom of the page.
A1 | Caislean ÕirWritten-By – C. Brennan*, M. Brennan* |
A2 | The Wild CryWritten-By – P. Brennan* |
A3 | Closer To Your HeartWritten-By – C. Brennan* |
A4 | In A LifetimeVocals [Additional] – BonoWritten-By – C. Brennan*, P. Brennan* |
A5 | Almost Seems (Too Late To Turn)Written-By – P. Brennan* |
B1 | IndoorWritten-By – P. Brennan* |
B2 | Buachaill On EirneArranged By [Arr.] – ClannadWritten-By – Trad.* |
B3 | BlackstairsWritten-By – P. Brennan* |
B4 | Journey's EndWritten-By – N. Duggan*, P. Duggan* |
B5 | Northern SkylineWritten-By – C. Brennan* |
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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TARA 3016 | Clannad | Macalla (LP, Album) | Tara | TARA 3016 | Ireland | 1985 |
74321453554, NA04 | Clannad | Macalla (Cass, Album) | BMG Ricordi S.p.A., Gruppo Futura | 74321453554, NA04 | Italy | 1997 |
ML 4826 | Clannad | Macalla (LP, Album) | RCA Victor | ML 4826 | South Africa | 1986 |
PL 70894, PL 70 894 | Clannad | Macalla (LP, Album) | RCA, RCA | PL 70894, PL 70 894 | UK & Europe | 1985 |
VPL1 7498 | Clannad | Macalla (LP, Album) | RCA Victor | VPL1 7498 | Australia & New Zealand | 1985 |