Land o' the Leal

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Kirsten Baird Gustafson grew up listening to and being influenced by the 1960s folk musicians Joan Baez, Judy Collins, the Clancy Brothers and the Weavers. Music and singing were an integral part of her family life and from an early age she loved performing. As a nationally touring performer and songwriter, Kirsten sings and plays guitar, pennywhisle and flute. She is a founding member of the acapella quartet, the Derry Aires and is featured on their 2000 recording Cheek to Cheek. Kirsten is also a featured songwriter and performer on the award-winning Seasons of the Witch on Arctic Siren Records and Llewellyn Publications released in 2002. Land o’ the Leal is her first solo recording and reflects a return to her original loves of folk and Celtic music.

Album Description
Land o’ the Leal features haunting melodies, evocative lyrics and the warm captivating voice of Kirsten Baird Gustafson. These traditional and contemporary Celtic songs recorded live in concert and in the studio capture the essence of a land that lies just beyond the horizon in our imagination. Embark on a journey of the heart with a gifted minstrel as your guide.

From the first haunting notes of a lone violin, Land o’ the Leal takes hold of our hearts and never lets go. With singer/songwriter Kirsten Baird Gustafson as our guide, we are taken on a musical journey from birth to the afterlife with interludes of life, love and humor.

There is the passionate plea for the future in "Speaking with the Angel" with its gentle, sweet melody powered by a forceful undercurrent of emotion. In "Caer’s Song", Kirsten’s accomplished songwriting skills are displayed as her moving music is paired with the evocative lyrics of poet Patricia Monaghan. "Ailean Deinn" features an acapella arrangement of this traditional song with spare open vocals by Kirsten supported by a solid foundation of harmony featuring the Derry Aires. The title song, "Land o’ the Leal" finishes the album with a vision of the future delivered with tender loving care.

Land o’ the Leal is a kingdom of misty mornings, emerald vistas and golden promises that resides on the other side of the sea. It can be found in Kirsten Baird Gustafson whose intimate voice rings out in crystalline purity. Her’s is the voice of life experienced and won. Heartfelt sincerity is rare in musicians and Kirsten’s voice resonates in true clarity and purpose.

Tracks:

Dafydd Y Gareg Wen (David Of The White Rock)
Died For Love
The Sprig Of Thyme
Willow, Willow
Near Woodstock Town
Early One Morning
In Bristol Town
Songs Of The North: Weaving Song (SON No. 5)
Songs Of The North: This Is No My Plaid (SON No. 2)
Songs Of The North: Skye Boat Song (SON No. 4)
Songs Of The North: Turn Ye To Me (SON No. 3)
The Bridegroom Grat
The Land O' the Leal
Proud Vesseli
Under a Bridge
Hubby And Wifey
The Lonely Desert - Man Sees The Tents Of The Happy Tribe
Colonial Song
Two Settings Of Rudyard Kipling: The Only Son
Two Settings Of Rudyard Kipling: The Love Song Of Har Dyal
A Song Of Autumn
Five settings Of Ella Grainger: To Echo
Five settings Of Ella Grainger: Honey Pot Bee
Five settings Of Ella Grainger: Farewell To An Atoll
Five settings Of Ella Grainger: Crying For The Moon
Five settings Of Ella Grainger: Love At First Sight
O Glorious, Golden Era
Little Ole With His Umbrella
Variations On Handel's 'The Harmonious Blacksmith'
Harvest Hymn
After-word

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Land o' the Leal
Kirsten Gustafson
Manufacturer: Arctic Siren Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0001DB3IE
Release Date: 2004-01-30

Tracks:

Noran Waters
Seaking with the Angel
Sovay
Caers Song
Jock OHazeldean
Wild Sound
Witch of the Westmereland
Finolas Song
The Bergen
Ailean Deinn
Land o the Leal

Album Description

Land o' the Leal features haunting melodies, evocative lyrics and the warm captivating voice of Kirsten Baird Gustafson. These traditional and contemporary Celtic songs recorded live in concert and in the studio capture the essence of a land that lies just beyond the horizon in our imagination. Embark on a journey of the heart with a gifted minstrel as your guide.

From the first haunting notes of a lone violin, Land o' the Leal takes hold of our hearts and never lets go. With singer/songwriter Kirsten Baird Gustafson as our guide, we are taken on a musical journey from birth to the afterlife with interludes of life, love and humor.

There is the passionate plea for the future in "Speaking with the Angel" with its gentle, sweet melody powered by a forceful undercurrent of emotion. In "Caer's Song", Kirsten's accomplished songwriting skills are displayed as her moving music is paired with the evocative lyrics of poet Patricia Monaghan. "Ailean Deinn" features an acapella arrangement of this traditional song with spare open vocals by Kirsten supported by a solid foundation of harmony featuring the Derry Aires. The title song, "Land o' the Leal" finishes the album with a vision of the future delivered with tender loving care.

Land o' the Leal is a kingdom of misty mornings, emerald vistas and golden promises that resides on the other side of the sea. It can be found in Kirsten Baird Gustafson whose intimate voice rings out in crystalline purity. Her's is the voice of life experienced and won. Heartfelt sincerity is rare in musicians and Kirsten's voice resonates in true clarity and purpose.

Land o' the Leal
Average customer rating:
Land o' the Leal
Kirsten Baird Gustafson
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000QSMHO8