Categories:
Cart 0

Your cart is empty

Clannad|In a Lifetime

In a Lifetime

Clannad

Available in
16-Bit/44.1 kHz Stereo

Unlimited Streaming

Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps

Start my trial period and start listening to this album

Enjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription

Subscribe

Enjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription

Digital Download

Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.

With over ten different greatest-hits collections to choose from, Irish legends Clannad seem poised to surpass their number of full-length releases. RCA's Best of Clannad: In a Lifetime is a fairly standard overview that touches on fan favorites, collaborations, and songs from films, once again omitting any material from their first four -- largely traditional -- recordings. While this may help with the flow -- it does -- it would be nice to hear the group's shape-shifting styles chronicled more thoroughly. Clannad are at their best when unleashing gargantuan choruses against Moya Brennan's hushed leads, and the inclusion of the beautiful "Newgrange," a mystical ode to one of Britain's famous stone circles, and "Caislean Oir," the leadoff track from the band's excellent 1985 release, Macalla, are prime examples. It's when the group abandons its lush new age tendencies and embraces generic adult contemporary pop -- "Something to Believe In" -- that the veil falls away, revealing a fast-food combo meal where there was once an elegant supper.

© James Christopher Monger /TiVo

More info

In a Lifetime

Clannad

launch qobuz app I already downloaded Qobuz for Windows / MacOS Open

download qobuz app I have not downloaded Qobuz for Windows / MacOS yet Download the Qobuz app

You are currently listening to samples.

Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.

Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.

From kr133,33/month

1
A Celtic Dream
00:05:22

Trevor Horn, Producer - Phil Palmer, Guitar - Alan Clark, Keyboards, Programmer - Tim Weidner, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer - Ged Lynch, Drums, Percussion - Ciaran Brennan, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals, Writer, Upright Bass - Clannad, MainArtist - Moya Brennan, Composer, Lyricist, Harp, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals, Writer - Pol Brennan, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer - Simon Bloor, Keyboards, Piano - Sam Baker, Engineer, Programmer - Lynda Brennan, Composer, Lyricist, Writer

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2020 Clannad under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

2
Thíos Cois Na Trá Domh
00:03:05
3
An Mhaighdean Mhara
00:02:12
4
Eleanor Plunkett
00:02:46

Máire Brennan, Composer, Lyricist, Writer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1974 Gael Linn

5
Coinleach Ghlas An Fhómhair
00:05:42

Brennan, Composer, Writer - Máire Brennan, Composer, Lyricist - Noel Duggan, Composer, Lyricist - Padraig Duggan, Composer, Lyricist - Ciaran Brennan, Composer, Lyricist - Clannad, MainArtist - Pol Brennan, Composer, Lyricist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1974 Gael Linn

6
Dúlamán
00:04:28

Traditional, Composer - Ciaran Brennan, Arranger - Clannad, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1974 Gael Linn

7
Two Sisters
00:04:09

Brennan, Composer, Writer - Máire Brennan, Composer, Lyricist - Noel Duggan, Composer, Lyricist - Padraig Duggan, Composer, Lyricist - Ciaran Brennan, Composer, Lyricist - Clannad, MainArtist - Pol Brennan, Composer, Lyricist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1976 Gael Linn

8
dTigeas a Damhsa
00:01:21

Brennan, Composer, Writer - Máire Brennan, Composer, Lyricist - Noel Duggan, Composer, Lyricist - Padraig Duggan, Composer, Lyricist - Ciaran Brennan, Composer, Lyricist - Clannad, MainArtist - Pol Brennan, Composer, Lyricist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1976 Gael Linn

9
The Last Rose of Summer
00:04:12
10
Ar a Ghabháil 'n a 'Chuain Damh
00:03:25
11
Crann Úll
00:03:39
12
Mheall sí lena glórthai mé
00:04:18
13
Mhórag'sNa Horo Gheallaidh
00:01:42
14
Theme from Harry's Game
00:02:29

Máire Brennan, MainArtist - Paul Brennan, Composer - Ciaran Brennan, Composer - Clannad, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2007 Valley Entertainment Inc.

15
Newgrange (2003 Remaster)
00:04:02

Ciaran Brennan, Composer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2003 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

16
Robin (The Hooded Man) (2003 Remaster)
00:02:45

Ciaran Brennan, Composer - Clannad, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2003 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

17
Strange Land (2003 Remaster)
00:03:11

Paul Brennan, Composer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2003 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

18
Closer To Your Heart (2003 Remaster)
00:03:27

Máire Brennan, Vocals - Noel Duggan, Guitar, Vocals - Padraig Duggan, Guitar, Vocals - Paul Moran, Drums - Mel Collins, Saxophone - Steve Nye, Producer, Keyboards - Ciaran Brennan, Composer, Vocals - James Delaney, Keyboards, Synthesizer - Clannad, MainArtist - Pol Brennan, Vocals - Danny Cummins, Percussion - Anton Drennan, Electric Guitar

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2003 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

19
In A Lifetime (2003 Remaster)
00:03:08

Máire Brennan, Vocals - Paul Brennan, Composer - Noel Duggan, Guitar, Vocals - Padraig Duggan, Guitar, Vocals - Paul Moran, Drums - Mel Collins, Saxophone - Steve Nye, Producer, Keyboards - Bono, Performance, MainArtist - Ciaran Brennan, Composer, Vocals - James Delaney, Keyboards, Synthesizer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist - Pol Brennan, Vocals - Danny Cummins, Percussion - Anton Drennan, Electric Guitar

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2003 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

20
Almost Seems (Too Late To Turn) (2003 Remaster)
00:04:45

Máire Brennan, Vocals - Noel Duggan, Guitar, Vocals - Padraig Duggan, Guitar, Vocals - Paul Moran, Drums - Mel Collins, Saxophone - Steve Nye, Producer, Keyboards - Ciaran Brennan, Vocals - James Delaney, Keyboards, Synthesizer - Clannad, MainArtist - Pol Brennan, Composer, Vocals - Danny Cummins, Percussion - Anton Drennan, Electric Guitar

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2003 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

21
White Fool (2003 Remaster)
00:04:41

Paul Brennan, Composer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2003 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

22
Something to Believe In (2003 Remaster)
00:04:45

Ciaran Brennan, Composer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2003 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

23
Atlantic Realm
00:03:49

Paul Brennan, Composer - Ciaran Brennan, Composer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1999 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

24
Voyager
00:03:17

Paul Brennan, Composer - Ciaran Brennan, Composer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1989 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

25
A Dream in the Night (The Angel & the Soldier Boy)
00:03:06

Ciaran Brennan, Composer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1989 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. under exclusive licence to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

26
Hourglass
00:04:18

Paul Brennan, Composer - Clannad, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1989 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. under exclusive licence to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

27
Rí Na Cruinne (2003 Remaster)
00:04:01

Máire Brennan, Composer, Harp, Vocals - Noel Duggan, Composer, Guitar - Padraig Duggan, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Mandola - Ian Parker, Keyboards - Paul Moran, Drums, Percussion - Mel Collins, Saxophone - Vinnie Kilduff, Bansuri Flute - Ciaran Brennan, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Acoustic Bass, Synthesizer, Electric Bass, VocalArranger - Clannad, MainArtist - Pearse Dunne, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Lorraine Francis, AssistantEngineer - Paul Ridout, Programmer, Co- Producer - Bridin Brennan, Harmony Vocals - Anton Drennan, Electric Guitar, Dobro

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2003 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

28
Poison Glen (2003 Remaster)
00:03:54

Máire Brennan, Harp, Vocals - Noel Duggan, Composer, Guitar - Padraig Duggan, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Mandola - Ian Parker, Keyboards - Paul Moran, Drums, Percussion - Mel Collins, Saxophone - Vinnie Kilduff, Bansuri Flute - Ciaran Brennan, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Acoustic Bass, Synthesizer, Electric Bass, VocalArranger - Clannad, MainArtist - Pearse Dunne, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Lorraine Francis, AssistantEngineer - Paul Ridout, Programmer, Co- Producer - Bridin Brennan, Harmony Vocals - Anton Drennan, Electric Guitar, Dobro

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2003 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

29
Na Laethe Bhí (2004 Remaster)
00:05:20

Ciaran Brennan, Composer, Producer - Clannad, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2004 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

30
I Will Find You (Theme from "The Last of the Mohicans") (2004 Remaster)
00:05:14

Ciaran Brennan, Composer, Producer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2004 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

31
Crói Cróga (2004 Remaster)
00:04:59

Ciaran Brennan, Composer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2004 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

32
A Bridge (That Carries Us Over) (2004 Remaster)
00:04:28

Ciaran Brennan, Composer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2004 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

33
A Mhuirnín Ó (2004 Remaster)
00:04:53

Máire Brennan, Composer - Ciaran Brennan, Composer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2004 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

34
The Bridge of Tears (2004 Remaster)
00:03:59

Noel Duggan, Composer - Clannad, Performance, MainArtist

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2004 BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

35
Vellum
00:04:45

Ciaran Brennan, Composer - Clannad, MainArtist - Martin Swords, Composer, Writer

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2013 ARC Music Productions International Limited

36
Brave Enough
00:04:11
37
Who Knows (where the time goes)
00:04:15

Trevor Horn, Producer - Phil Palmer, Guitar - Jamie Muhoberac, Keyboards, Programmer - Tim Weidner, Mixer, Engineer, Programmer - Ciaran Brennan, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals, Writer, Upright Bass - Clannad, MainArtist - Moya Brennan, Composer, Lyricist, Harp, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals, Writer - Pol Brennan, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Keyboards, Programmer, Backing Vocals, Writer

© 2020 BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2020 Clannad under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

Album review

With over ten different greatest-hits collections to choose from, Irish legends Clannad seem poised to surpass their number of full-length releases. RCA's Best of Clannad: In a Lifetime is a fairly standard overview that touches on fan favorites, collaborations, and songs from films, once again omitting any material from their first four -- largely traditional -- recordings. While this may help with the flow -- it does -- it would be nice to hear the group's shape-shifting styles chronicled more thoroughly. Clannad are at their best when unleashing gargantuan choruses against Moya Brennan's hushed leads, and the inclusion of the beautiful "Newgrange," a mystical ode to one of Britain's famous stone circles, and "Caislean Oir," the leadoff track from the band's excellent 1985 release, Macalla, are prime examples. It's when the group abandons its lush new age tendencies and embraces generic adult contemporary pop -- "Something to Believe In" -- that the veil falls away, revealing a fast-food combo meal where there was once an elegant supper.

© James Christopher Monger /TiVo

About the album

Improve album information

Qobuz logo Why buy on Qobuz...

On sale now...

Keep Your Courage

Natalie Merchant

Keep Your Courage Natalie Merchant

The Köln Concert (Live at the Opera, Köln, 1975)

Keith Jarrett

You're the One

Rhiannon Giddens

You're the One Rhiannon Giddens

Owl Song

Ambrose Akinmusire

Owl Song Ambrose Akinmusire
More on Qobuz
By Clannad

Pastpresent

Clannad

Pastpresent Clannad

Dúlamán

Clannad

Dúlamán Clannad

Magical Ring

Clannad

Magical Ring Clannad

Clannad

Clannad

Clannad Clannad

Sirius

Clannad

Sirius Clannad
You may also like...

An Ancient Muse

Loreena McKennitt

An Ancient Muse Loreena McKennitt

The Book of Secrets

Loreena McKennitt

The Book of Secrets Loreena McKennitt

Best of The Corrs

The Corrs

Best of The Corrs The Corrs

The Visit

Loreena McKennitt

The Visit Loreena McKennitt

The Book of Secrets

Loreena McKennitt

The Book of Secrets Loreena McKennitt