The book of invasions was about the genesis of the irish race, said drummerlyricist eamon carr in the excellent official horslips biography written by mark cunningham. Watch the video for ride to hell from horslips s the book of invasions for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Horslips the book of invasions a celtic symphony discogs. Horslips is an irish band that combined rock, folkrock and light progressive rock. Horslips the book of invasions vinyl records and cds for sale. The book of invasions a celtic symphony is a music studio album recording by horslips prog folkprogressive rock released in 1976 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. A celtic symphony set the standard for how nextgeneration celtic rock albums would be judged. Not only did they create their own particular myth, they were at their best when dealing with legends and concepts from the tain to book of invasions, and now theyre exploring rotha mor an tsaoil. Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this album from one of irelands most respected rock bands of the 70s.
That album, generally regarded as their weakest, somehow gave rise. On the book of invasions the band clearly sets out tot create an ambitious progressive rock album, but yet it lacks any layered depths. Warm sweet breath of love king of morning queen of day 7 djm djs 10754 uk 1976 ps warm sweet breath of love warmsweet breath of love 7 djm djus 1026 monostereo promo us 1976 nps. Horslips bassist barry devlins sister maries husband, seamus heaney, contributed. The cycle was written in the book titled leabhar gabhala or lebor gabala erren the book of conquests or the book of invasions of ireland. The subtitle from the original album a celtic symphony only appears in the reproduced image of the original album jacket on the front cover and as the title of the liner notes. Jim fitzpatrick illustrated a broadsheet, book of invasions. Book of invasions horslips records moo 12 1976 aliens horslips records moo 14 may, 1978 the man who built america horslips records moo 17 april, 1979. The book of invasions was originally released in 1977, subtitled a celtic symphony, was, like the tain, inspired by irish mythology, this time the story of. The book of invasions a celtic symphony is a music studio album recording by horslips prog folkprogressive rock released in 1976 on cd, lp vinyl. What a fine band horslips was, now sorely missed, did they prove with this outstanding album book of invasions. A celtic symphony, the tain, and happy to meet sorry to part. The book of invasions a celtic symphony lp 12 vinyl record new.
A celtic symphony by horslips cd, aug2000, edsel uk at the best online prices at ebay. Lebor gabala erenn literally the book of the taking of ireland, known in english as the book of invasions, is a collection of poems and prose narratives in the irish language intended to be a history of ireland and the irish from the creation of the world to the middle ages. A celtic symphony horslips on allmusic 1977 that which does not. The book of invasions bonus tracks version album by. Along with the groups first two albums happy to meet sorry to part and the tain book of invasions. Aug 14, 2009 listen to the book of invasions bonus tracks version by horslips on apple music. Tighter than you should my heart is cold as steel but my bodys flesh and blood walking hand in hand with silver close as gold to. Horslips the book of invasions records, lps and cds. A celtic symphony is a concept album that is based on the 12th century volume that chronicles the history of ireland with the various conquests the emerald isle. Horslips book of invasions a celtic symphony vinyl. Horslips the book of invasions vinyl lp a touchstone album in the evolution of celtic rock, horslips 1976 release the book of invasions. For the album by horslips, see the book of invasions album. The book of invasions a celtic symphony lp horslips records moo12 ireland 1976 the book of invasions lp djm djf 20498 uk 1976 the book of invasions lp djm djlpa10 us 1976 the book of invasions lp djm djm 2447 498 germany 1976.
Visit musicmagpie for great deals and super savings with free delivery today. The book of invasions is one of the best albums by the irish rockers horslips. Book of invasions lp item 858701 djm uk, 1976 condition. Celtic note horslips the book of invasions vinyl lp. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Today all albums continue to sell well and the bands anthemic single dearg doom is known to a whole generation of clubbers who werent even thought of when horslips was in its pomp.
Jul 01, 20 horslips released many superb albums along the way, becoming irelands best folkrock and progressive band. Horslips released many superb albums along the way, becoming irelands best folkrock and progressive band. It was the stories of successive invasions and settlement of the celtic people on ireland. Horslips the book of invasions a celtic symphony 2000. The book of invasions bonus tracks version by horslips on. That which does not kill me will make me stronger might well have been the motto that horslips adopted after the release of the unfortunate cup of tea, their 1975 release. This 2019 vinyl pressing is the first officially restored and authorised by the band since the 1970s. Horslips book of invasions a celtic symphony vinyl, lp. Horslips book of invasions expanded edition amazon. Horslips are an irish celtic rock band that compose, arrange and perform songs frequently inspired by traditional irish airs, jigs and reels. Released in 1976, it is considered by many, myself included, to be the best work of a band who should be regarded as the fathers of celtic rock for their fusion of traditional irish music with rock music. The book of invasions a celtic symphony lp 12 vinyl record new 5 horslips.
Lebor gabala erenn is recorded in more than a dozen medieval manuscripts and the book of leinster is just one of the primary sources of text. Book of invasions expanded edition talking elephant. Book of invasions mythical history ireland calling. Stream songs including daybreak, march into trouble and more. Horslips book of invasionsceltic symphony cd album. Horslips the book of invasions a celtic symphony 1976, vinyl. This 2019 pressing is the first officially restored and authorised by the band since the 1970s. Horslips the book of invasions a celtic symphony music. It is known as lebor gabala erenn in irish, and although the book was originally presented as a realistic history, most scholars today regard it as mostly mythical. The book of invasions was supposed to contain the fictional history of ireland. The book of invasions is horslips masterpiece, a concept album that is musically varied and cohesive from beginning to end. A celtic symphony is the sixth album by the irish celtic rock band horslips. Book of invasions expanded edition by horslips new on cd.
Book of invasions expanded edition by horslips new on. Following on from the tain, the book of invasions is a concept chronicling some of irelands more colourful folk legends, and stands well beyond the quality of anything else horslips have previously released or were to release later on in their somewhat midguided poporiented career. In 1976, they signed to djm records and released their sixth album, the book of invasions. The book of invasions form the major part of the mythological cycle. It is named for the lebor gabala erenn, a book of irish mythology known as the book of invasions in english.
The group are regarded as founding fathers of celtic rock for their fusion of traditional irish music with rock music and went on to inspire many local and international acts. Its very difficult to place this melodic celtic rock album alongside any of the prog masterpieces of the era like yes close to the edge or selling england by the pound by genesis as horslips were just not that type of electricsymphonic prog group. The book of invasions bonus tracks version by horslips. Horslips the book of invasions a celtic symphony 2000, cd. A celtic symphony is as its bold title suggests, nothing short of an ambitious and far reaching epic. Oisins tune 7 horslips records moo 11 ireland 1976 ps. It was this latter project that caused my path to once more cross with jim lockhart and barry devlin.
It was their only album to make it into the uk music charts, reaching number 39. A celtic symphony 1976, like the tain, was an adaptation of irish legends built into a complex story. The album is named for the lebor gabala erenn, a book of irish mythology known as the book of invasions in english. Jul 05, 2020 horslips had written about irish mythology before, especially on their second album the tain 1973, but this time they wanted to focus on the people. A celtic symphony geantrai tracks 18, goltrai tracks 911 suantrai tracks 1214daybreak march into. Book of invasions expanded edition talking elephantavailability. It was a concept album based on an adaptation of irish legends built into a complex story.
A touchstone album in the evolution of celtic rock, horslips 1976 release the book of invasions. It was a concept album and featured ancient irish legends that formed a narrative throughout the record. A celtic symphony is a concept album based on an ancient irish legends as described in lebor gabala erenn, a book of irish mythology. Horslips, the man who built america irish music daily. Released in 1976, it is considered by many, myself included, to be the best work of a band who should be regarded as the fathers of celtic rock for their fusion of traditional irish. The lyricism used in the book of invasions is fun, light, and the most irishoriented out of any horslips album. Horslips the book of invasions vinyl records and cds for. From the clarion call that opens daybreak to the gently plucked notes that follow the stormy ride to hell, this is celtic rock at its best.
Horslips toured ceaselessly in britain, europe and america, their last us tour taking place in the spring of 1980. It was a concept album based on an adaptation of irish. Aliens bonus tracks version by horslips on apple music. Book of invasioins a celtic symphony polydor japan2. The book of invasions is a history of ireland drawn up in the 11th century and based on oral traditions together with some poems and narrative prose available at the time. While modern scholars consider the book, named lebor gabala erenn in gaelic, as a mixture of actual events, legends, mythology, and christian interpretation. Watch the video for the power and the glory from horslips s the book of invasions for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Customers who are signed in and have open orders may add items to their order for combine shipping and faster checkout. Looking for horslips book of invasions celtic symphony cd album. The title appears as the book of invasions on the front and rear covers and on the cd. The bands fusion of traditional irish tunes with original lyrics and driving rock rhythms served them well through no fewer than twelve albums of which the best known are probably the tain, the book of invasions and the man who built america.
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