Folk Tale by Christy Moore - Uhune

ALBUM

Perhaps one of his homeland's greatest interpreters of song, County Kildare's finest, Christy Moore, continues to blend the serious with the absurd on a collection of covers by undiscovered songwriters and reworkings of his own back catalog for his 21st studio album, Folk Tale. Produced by regular collaborator Declan Sinnott, the follow-up to 2009's Listen shows that the 66-year-old's unique style of storytelling remains as passionate, poetic, and potent as ever, as he addresses such weighty issues as the various troubles in Ireland ("Tyrone Boys"), the migrant cockle picker tragedy ("On Morecambe Bay"), and the recent biggest earthquake in 200 years ("Haiti"), armed with just a solitary acoustic guitar and his distinctive deep solemn tones. Continuing the rather somber mood, the strident folk of "Tiles and Slabs," written during the aftermath of a triple murder in County Clare, and the true tale of a farmer who fled to the U.S. after killing his landlord ("Farmer Michael Hayes") pack an equally powerful punch, but thankfully, there are a few lighter moments to counterbalance the album's more prevalent darker subject matter. "My Little Honda 50" is a humorous and charming guitar-twanging ditty about the impact the car in the title had on rural Ireland; "Weekend in Amsterdam" is a banjo-plucking humorous account of an X-rated trip to the Dutch capital; while the gorgeously subtle strings of "Easter Snow" help to provide a tear-inducing tribute to the legendary piper Seamus Ennis. Musically, Folk Tale could have been recorded at any point during Moore's 42-year career, but its traditional take on contemporary themes suggests that Moore's status as the Godfather of Irish Folk is likely to remain intact for some time.
© Jon O'Brien /TiVo

1. Tyrone Boys

by Christy Moore

Accordion: Tim Edey; Performer
Background Vocals: Declan Sinnott
Vickie Keating
Mandy Murphy; Performer
Arranger: Neil Martin; Composer
Lyricist: Christy Moore; Composer
Banjo: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Bass: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Bodhrán: Christy Moore; Performer
Cello: Neil Martin; Performer
Drums: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Fiddle: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Guitar: Christy Moore
Tim Edey
Declan Sinnott; Performer
Keyboard: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Mandolin: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Composer: Christy Moore; Composer
Performer: Christy Moore; Performer
Viola: Ken Rice; Performer
Engineer: Tim Martin; Production
Violin: Niamh Crowley
Séamus Mcguire; Performer
Primary Artist: Christy Moore; Main Performer
Producer: Declan Sinnott; Production

2. Folk Tale

by Christy Moore

Accordion: Tim Edey; Performer
Background Vocals: Declan Sinnott
Vickie Keating
Mandy Murphy; Performer
Arranger: Neil Martin; Composer
Lyricist: Christy Moore
Paula Meehan; Composer
Banjo: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Bass: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Bodhrán: Christy Moore; Performer
Cello: Neil Martin; Performer
Drums: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Fiddle: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Guitar: Tim Edey
Declan Sinnott
Christy Moore; Performer
Keyboard: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Mandolin: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Composer: Paula Meehan
Christy Moore; Composer
Performer: Christy Moore; Performer
Viola: Ken Rice; Performer
Engineer: Tim Martin; Production
Violin: Niamh Crowley
Séamus Mcguire; Performer
Primary Artist: Christy Moore; Main Performer
Producer: Declan Sinnott; Production

3. My Little Honda 50

by Christy Moore

Accordion: Tim Edey; Performer
Background Vocals: Declan Sinnott
Vickie Keating
Mandy Murphy; Performer
Arranger: Neil Martin; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Tuohy; Composer
Banjo: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Bass: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Bodhrán: Christy Moore; Performer
Cello: Neil Martin; Performer
Drums: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Fiddle: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Guitar: Christy Moore
Tim Edey
Declan Sinnott; Performer
Keyboard: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Mandolin: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Composer: Tom Tuohy; Composer
Performer: Christy Moore; Performer
Viola: Ken Rice; Performer
Engineer: Tim Martin; Production
Violin: Niamh Crowley
Séamus Mcguire; Performer
Primary Artist: Christy Moore; Main Performer
Producer: Declan Sinnott; Production

4. Easter Snow

by Christy Moore

Accordion: Tim Edey; Performer
Background Vocals: Declan Sinnott
Vickie Keating
Mandy Murphy; Performer
Arranger: Neil Martin; Composer
Lyricist: Christy Moore; Composer
Banjo: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Bass: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Bodhrán: Christy Moore; Performer
Cello: Neil Martin; Performer
Drums: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Fiddle: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Guitar: Christy Moore
Tim Edey
Declan Sinnott; Performer
Keyboard: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Mandolin: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Composer: Christy Moore; Composer
Performer: Christy Moore; Performer
Viola: Ken Rice; Performer
Engineer: Tim Martin; Production
Violin: Niamh Crowley
Séamus Mcguire; Performer
Primary Artist: Christy Moore; Main Performer
Producer: Declan Sinnott; Production

5. Farmer Michael Hayes

by Christy Moore

Accordion: Tim Edey; Performer
Background Vocals: Declan Sinnott
Vickie Keating
Mandy Murphy; Performer
Arranger: Neil Martin; Composer
Lyricist: Christy Moore
Donal Lunny; Composer
Banjo: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Bass: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Bodhrán: Christy Moore; Performer
Cello: Neil Martin; Performer
Drums: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Fiddle: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Guitar: Tim Edey
Declan Sinnott
Christy Moore; Performer
Keyboard: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Mandolin: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Composer: Donal Lunny
Christy Moore; Composer
Performer: Christy Moore; Performer
Viola: Ken Rice; Performer
Engineer: Tim Martin; Production
Violin: Niamh Crowley
Séamus Mcguire; Performer
Primary Artist: Christy Moore; Main Performer
Producer: Declan Sinnott; Production

6. On Morecambe Bay

by Christy Moore

Accordion: Tim Edey; Performer
Background Vocals: Declan Sinnott
Vickie Keating
Mandy Murphy; Performer
Arranger: Neil Martin; Composer
Lyricist: Kevin Littlewood; Composer
Banjo: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Bass: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Bodhrán: Christy Moore; Performer
Cello: Neil Martin; Performer
Drums: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Fiddle: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Guitar: Christy Moore
Tim Edey
Declan Sinnott; Performer
Keyboard: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Mandolin: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Composer: Kevin Littlewood; Composer
Performer: Christy Moore; Performer
Viola: Ken Rice; Performer
Engineer: Tim Martin; Production
Violin: Niamh Crowley
Séamus Mcguire; Performer
Primary Artist: Christy Moore; Main Performer
Producer: Declan Sinnott; Production

7. Tiles and Slabs

by Christy Moore

Accordion: Tim Edey; Performer
Background Vocals: Declan Sinnott
Vickie Keating
Mandy Murphy; Performer
Arranger: Neil Martin; Composer
Lyricist: Christy Moore
Nigel Rolfe; Composer
Banjo: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Bass: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Bodhrán: Christy Moore; Performer
Cello: Neil Martin; Performer
Drums: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Fiddle: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Guitar: Tim Edey
Declan Sinnott
Christy Moore; Performer
Keyboard: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Mandolin: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Composer: Nigel Rolfe
Christy Moore; Composer
Performer: Christy Moore; Performer
Viola: Ken Rice; Performer
Engineer: Tim Martin; Production
Violin: Niamh Crowley
Séamus Mcguire; Performer
Primary Artist: Christy Moore; Main Performer
Producer: Declan Sinnott; Production

8. Haiti

by Christy Moore

Accordion: Tim Edey; Performer
Background Vocals: Declan Sinnott
Vickie Keating
Mandy Murphy; Performer
Arranger: Neil Martin; Composer
Lyricist: Christy Moore
John Spillane; Composer
Banjo: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Bass: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Bodhrán: Christy Moore; Performer
Cello: Neil Martin; Performer
Drums: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Fiddle: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Guitar: Tim Edey
Declan Sinnott
Christy Moore; Performer
Keyboard: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Mandolin: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Composer: John Spillane
Christy Moore; Composer
Performer: Christy Moore; Performer
Viola: Ken Rice; Performer
Engineer: Tim Martin; Production
Violin: Niamh Crowley
Séamus Mcguire; Performer
Primary Artist: Christy Moore; Main Performer
Producer: Declan Sinnott; Production

9. Weekend in Amsterdam

by Christy Moore

Accordion: Tim Edey; Performer
Background Vocals: Declan Sinnott
Vickie Keating
Mandy Murphy; Performer
Banjo: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Lyricist: Christy Moore
Paul Mccormack
Barney Rush; Composer
Bass: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Bodhrán: Christy Moore; Performer
Cello: Neil Martin; Performer
Drums: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Fiddle: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Guitar: Tim Edey
Declan Sinnott
Christy Moore; Performer
Keyboard: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Mandolin: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Viola: Ken Rice; Performer
Composer: Paul Mccormack
Barney Rush
Christy Moore; Composer
Performer: Christy Moore; Performer
Arranger: Neil Martin; Composer
Engineer: Tim Martin; Production
Violin: Niamh Crowley
Séamus Mcguire; Performer
Primary Artist: Christy Moore; Main Performer
Producer: Declan Sinnott; Production

10. Ballydine

by Christy Moore

Accordion: Tim Edey; Performer
Background Vocals: Declan Sinnott
Vickie Keating
Mandy Murphy; Performer
Arranger: Neil Martin; Composer
Lyricist: Christy Moore; Composer
Banjo: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Bass: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Bodhrán: Christy Moore; Performer
Cello: Neil Martin; Performer
Drums: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Fiddle: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Guitar: Christy Moore
Tim Edey
Declan Sinnott; Performer
Keyboard: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Mandolin: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Composer: Christy Moore; Composer
Performer: Christy Moore; Performer
Viola: Ken Rice; Performer
Engineer: Tim Martin; Production
Violin: Niamh Crowley
Séamus Mcguire; Performer
Primary Artist: Christy Moore; Main Performer
Producer: Declan Sinnott; Production

11. God Woman

by Christy Moore

Accordion: Tim Edey; Performer
Background Vocals: Declan Sinnott
Vickie Keating
Mandy Murphy; Performer
Arranger: Neil Martin; Composer
Lyricist: Christy Moore; Composer
Banjo: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Bass: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Bodhrán: Christy Moore; Performer
Cello: Neil Martin; Performer
Drums: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Fiddle: Gerry O'connor; Performer
Guitar: Christy Moore
Tim Edey
Declan Sinnott; Performer
Keyboard: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Mandolin: Declan Sinnott; Performer
Composer: Christy Moore; Composer
Performer: Christy Moore; Performer
Viola: Ken Rice; Performer
Engineer: Tim Martin; Production
Violin: Niamh Crowley
Séamus Mcguire; Performer
Primary Artist: Christy Moore; Main Performer
Producer: Declan Sinnott; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

38 minutes and 14 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 670x670 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Folk, Americana, Singer & Songwriter, Worldwide, Celtic, Contemporary Celtic, Rock

Label

Sony Music Entertainment

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

Ireland

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 27, 2011

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886443169241