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ANATOMIC~anatomic~Tracks 1. When I Still Needed You 2. My Secret Bliss 3. Mojave 4. Sene´ (Working the Land) 5. Anatomic 6. Beautiful Rain 7. Mother 8. Dhol Dogs 9. Drake

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Full of beautiful melodies, unique instrumentation, and the top-notch musicianship fans expect, Anatomic marks the Afro Celt Sound System's ten-year anniversary with power and style. The band's first album of completely new songs since 2003's Seed (the remix project Pod was released in 2004), Anatomic contains enough of the band's signature sound to satisfy longtime fans while at the same time embracing more traditional song structures, English-language vocals, and what might be described as a "pan-global music" approach.In the past, the band has employed the talents of several rock artists (Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Sinead OConnor, Mundy) to flesh out its songs, but the majority of Anatomic's guests come from the "world music" genre. It is surprising, then, to discover that the new album rivals even Further in Time as the band's most accessible, "pop-oriented" effort to date. "Beautiful Rain" finds vocalist Iarla O'Lionaird singing entirely in English, amidst a backdrop of atmospheric keyboards, acoustic guitar and percussion. Iarla also trades English vocals in a duet with Dorothee Munyaneza (singing in Kinyarwandan) on "Mother" and Sevara Nazarkhan (singing in Uzbeki) on "My Secret Bliss." The latter track is another example of Anatomic's mainstream appeal despite the Uzbeki language barrier and the traditional harp and acoustic guitar, the song is enhanced by keyboard programming and a distinctly European vibe that are perfectly suited for radio play.Fans of the band's distinctly African and Celtic elements as well as the epic, extended soundscapes in which they are contained will love Anatomic and appreciate the forays into more conventional song craft. The album's emotional and musical high point, "Mojave," is the Afro Celt Sound System at its absolute best. A concert favorite for several years, "Mojave" unfolds slowly with a spiritual, Gaelic invocation courtesy of Iarla. About three minutes later, the signature programming of Simon Emmerson, Martin Russell and Mass emerges, followed closely by a beautiful duet between Irish whistle and uilleann pipes courtesy of James McNally and Emer Mayock, respectively. The massive percussion of Johnny Kalsi and N'Faly Kouyate take "Mojave" into full flight, and just as the song appears to be winding down, James swoops in again (near the eight-minute mark) with a top-line flute melody that pushes it into the stratosphere.When it comes to the band's African element, three tracks, in particular, are deserving of attention. "Sene´ (Working the Land)" combines an agrarian lyric honoring those that farm and work the land (sung in Malinke by N'Faly, who also plays kora) with keyboards and modern production reminiscent of Youssou N'Dour's later work. Rwandan singer Dorothee Munyaneza, who duets with Iarla on "Mother," also contributes vocals to the album's epic opening track, "When I Still Needed You." Like all of the band's best work, "When I Still Needed You" unfolds slowly, adding layers of keyboards, guitar, percussion, hurdy-gurdy (courtesy of Nigel Eaton which hasn't been featured this prominently since "Release") and, eventually, Dorothee's compelling vocals. Fans might recall that the band first worked with Dorothee Munyaneza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, while composing music for the film Hotel Rwanda. While their collaboration on the soundtrack, "Mama Arira," was limited by the abbreviated nature of film scores, "When I Still Needed You" and "Mother" are both stunning triumphs.The remaining songs on Anatomic are diverse and top-notch. The instrumental title track finds the band members taking memorable turns on whistles, pipes, fiddle, percussion (Johnny's dhol drums make a powerful appearance) and guitar (Simon brings the funk with some quirky electric guitar riffs). Meanwhile, "Dhol Dogs," despite its title, is not so much a showcase for percussion as it is for Simon's guitar and what sounds like an Asian flute over a Euro-dance groove. "Drake" makes for a fitting conclusion to the album, as well as to the Afro Celt Sound System's first ten years as a band. Like "Mojave," this song has appeared in the band's live repertoire for years (under the title "Mandrake") but makes its album debut here. Featuring Iarla's Gaelic vocals and taking a mellow, acoustic approach similar to Volume 3's "Onwards" for much of its duration, the song suddenly shifts gears near its conclusion to incorporate spicy electronic sounds and "drum-n-bass" flourishes.Anatomic proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Afro Celt Sound System is still one of the most innovative, talented and creative acts on the world stage. Here's to another ten years and beyond! ~ANATOMIC|cdrw133|~409~10727~afro celt sound system~

POD - CD& DVD~POD~1. Rise Above [Remix By Simon Emmerson, James Mcnally And Mass] 2. Johnny At Sea [Mix By Martin Russell And Mass] 3. Persistence Of Memory [Remix By Rae And Christian] 4. Further In Time [Remix By Mass] 5. Full Moon Low Tide [Remix By DJ Toshio] 6. Release [Remix By Rollo And Sister Bliss] 7. Release It [Masters At Work Segue/DJ Edit] 8. Whirly 3 [Remix By Simon Emmerson, James Mcnally And Mass] 9. Riding The Skies [Remix By Simon Emmerson And Mass] 10. Eireann [Remix By Mass] 11. Release [Remix By Bipolar] 12. When You're Falling [Remix By Wren And Morley] 13. Lagan [Remix By Simon Emmerson, James Mcnally And Mass] Disc Two - Bonus DVD 1. Persistence Of Memory [Music Video] 2. When You're Falling [Music Video] 3. WOMAD 2001 [Live] 4. North [5.1 Surround Sound And Music Video]~POD CD AND DVD|CDRW116|~409~8753~Afro Celt Sound System~

IORLA O LIONARD: THE SEVEN STEPS TO MERCY - CD~Seven Steps to Mercy~1. Seacht (Seven) • 2. Aililiu Na Gamhna (Calling Home The Calves) • 3. Caoineadh Na dTrí Mhuire (Lament At Calvary) • 4. Abha (River) • 5. Aoibhinn Cronan (The Humming Of The Bees) • 6. Loch Lein-Cuir A Choladh An Seanduine (The Old Man Rocking The Cradle) • 7. An Buachaill Caol Dubh (The Dark Slender Boy) • 8. Bean Dubh An Ghleanna (The Dark Woman Of The Glen) • 9. Aisling Gheal (Bright Vision)~IORLA O LIONARD%3A THE SEVEN STEPS TO MERCY - CD|CDRW67|~409~410~Afro Celt Sound System~

VOLUME 1: SOUND MAGIC - CD~Volume 1: Sound Magic~1. Saor/Free • 2. News From Nowhere • 3. Whirl-Y-Reel • 4. Inion/Daughter • 5. Sure-As-Not Sure As Not • 6. Nil Cead Againn Dul Abaile • 7. Dark Moon, High Tide 8. Whirl-y-Reel • 9. House Of The Ancestor • 10. Eistigh Liomsa Sealad~VOLUME 1%3A SOUND MAGIC - CD|CDRW61|~409~411~Afro Celt Sound System~

VOLUME 2: RELEASE - CD~Volume 2 : Release~1. Release • 2. Lovers of Light • 3. Eireann • 4. Urban Aire • 5. Big Cat • 6. Even In My Dreams • 7. Amber • 8. Hypnotica • 9. Riding The Waves • 10. I Think Of... • 11. Release It (Instrumental)~VOLUME 2%3A RELEASE - CD|CDRW76|~409~412~Afro Celt Sound System~

VOLUME 3: FURTHER IN TIME - CD~Volume 3 : Further in Time~1. North • 2. North 2 • 3. When You`re Falling • 4. Colossus • 5. Lagan • 6. Shadowman • 7. Life Begin Again • 8. Further In Time • 9. Go On Through • 10. Persistence of Memory • 11. The Silken Whip • 12. Onwards~VOLUME 3%3A FURTHER IN TIME - CD|CDRW96|~409~413~Afro Celt Sound System~

AFRO CELTS-SEED~SEED CD~1.Cyberia 2.Seed 3.Nevermore 4.The Other side 5.Ayub's Song 6.Rise 7.Rise Above it 8.Deep Channel 9.All Remains 10.Green(nevermore instrumental)~AFRO CELTS-SEED|CDRW111|~409~414~Afro Celt Sound System~