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(1995 – present)
The Afro Celt Sound System is a musical group founded in 1995 that fuses modern dance rhythms (trip-hop, techno, etc.) with Celtic and African influences. It was formed by Grammy-nominated producer-guitarist Simon Emmerson, and is considered to be somewhat of a world music supergroup, often having a wide range of guest artists on their albums.
Their albums have been released through Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records and they are also reportedly the best-selling band on the label, only exceeded in sales by Gabriel himself. Their striking live performances have often become the highlights of the WOMAD concert festivals. They signed a contract with Real World obliged to release five albums, of which the 2005 release Anatomic is the last. At this writing it is unclear what path the band will take in the future.
In 2003, they changed their name to the simpler Afrocelts; however, two of their latest albums, Pod, a compilation of new mixes of songs from the first four albums, and their fifth studio album Anatomic uses the long and familiar form. This decision is apparently informed by the fact that they are well-known as Afro Celt Sound System.
Their albums have been released through Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records and they are also reportedly the best-selling band on the label, only exceeded in sales by Gabriel himself. Their striking live performances have often become the highlights of the WOMAD concert festivals. They signed a contract with Real World obliged to release five albums, of which the 2005 release Anatomic is the last. At this writing it is unclear what path the band will take in the future.
In 2003, they changed their name to the simpler Afrocelts; however, two of their latest albums, Pod, a compilation of new mixes of songs from the first four albums, and their fifth studio album Anatomic uses the long and familiar form. This decision is apparently informed by the fact that they are well-known as Afro Celt Sound System.
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Volume 3: Further In Time
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iconan wrote:
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Xylvanya wrote:
If you like ambitious and relaxing music, maybe it´s possible you like XYLVANYA: „Anxious“; „Beach II“ „SA RIERA part I“, "Imperial Crown" „Climbing“ or „Ex-Mannequin“ or „Horizont (III) or "Gewitter-Regen" or "Erinnerungen an meinen Vater" or "Trust (Piano-Version)" or "Norwegen" or "Retrospective view" and many many more.....(all in all 6 hours of music, all songs free download) . Thank you for listening, support or feedback! Peace, Xylvanya
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VK1990 wrote:
big cat
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pipsox wrote:
They are frigging amazing!
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isaiahgallop wrote:
interesting... very interesting
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Shinku-kun wrote:
Just discovered them, and they're awesome! <3 [4
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em_fo wrote:
Brilliant live band, completely mesmerising.
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odeann wrote:
When they somewhen come to Moscow, Russia?
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Guvnor14 wrote:
Discovered them yesterday at the London Feis - absolutely superb
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natawik_spb wrote:
Just discovered them, and they're awesome! <3 [3]
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hanihihi wrote:
Just discovered them, and they're awesome! <3 [2]
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jhuan wrote:
Terrific!!!
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Mandefro wrote:
Guylikesfrogs
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Masada_4 wrote:
Just discovered them, and they're awesome! <3
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Lazuli wrote:
<3
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paganner wrote:
super music, like that mix with celtic melodies, instruments and beats with african influeses
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DaddyPobbin wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dmh1cZQuXk <3
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Barty1958 wrote:
Coming to Dublin on Sunday - 21st Nov. I have my tickets and really looking forward to them. I haven't seen them live but have all the albums. Great band.
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nycdude17 wrote:
<3
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_LittleOne_ wrote:
adore them! Love 4ever
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