Name: The Night Before... A Celtic Christmas by Dordan
Brand: Dordan
SKU: 094635135954
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

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From County Galway, Dordan is comprised of Mary Bergin on whistles and flute, Dearbhaill Standun on fiddle, Kathleen Loughnane on harp, and vocalist/guitarist Martina Goggin. The Night Before possesses a reverent tone, and rightly so, as many of its songs like "Draiocht na bOiche," "Oiche Nollag" and "Don Oiche Ud i mBeithil" center around the events of Christmas Eve. Most of this album's selections are of Irish origin either via tradition or Dordan originals. Clever arrangements and unusual twists are applied to the few standards included here, like the Gaelic intro to "Silent Night," "Polly in the Holly"'s clever juxtaposition of "Deuxieme Sonate" with "Holly in the Ivy," and "Auld Lang Syne" performed as a jig. This is a can't-miss for lovers of Irish and Christmas music alike. ~ Dave Sleger

1. Enniscorthy Christmas Carol

by Dordan

Accordion: Johnny Óg Connolly; Performer
Double Bass: Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Fiddle: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Flute: Mary Bergin; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Harmonica: Martin Brunsden; Performer
Harp: Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Percussion: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Performer: Johnny Óg Connolly
Dordan
Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Martin Brunsden
Martina Goggin
Dearbhaill Standun
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Arranger: Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Kathleen Loughnane
Dearbhaill Standun
Martina Goggin; Composer
Composer: Traditional
The Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: Michael Sullivan; Production
Mastering Engineer: Trevor Sadler; Production
Mixing: Ciaran Byrne
Pearse Dunne; Production
Producer: Stephen Cooney
Michael Sullivan; Production
Recording: Steve Berry
Stephen Cooney; Production
Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Michael Nesbitt
Justin Brady; Production
Synthesizer: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Viola: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Vocals: Martina Goggin; Performer
Whistle: Mary Bergin; Performer
Studio Personnel: Stephen Cooney
Steve Berry
Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt
Pearse Dunne
Trevor Sadler
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Musicians ( E M I Load: D O N O T U S E): Dordan; Other

2. Christmas Eve Reel (Tommy Coen's Reel)

by Dordan

Accordion: Johnny Óg Connolly; Performer
Double Bass: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Fiddle: Mary Bergin
Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Flute: Mary Bergin; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Harmonica: Martin Brunsden; Performer
Harp: Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Percussion: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Performer: Johnny Óg Connolly
Dordan
Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Martin Brunsden
Martina Goggin
Dearbhaill Standun
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Arranger: Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Kathleen Loughnane
Dearbhaill Standun
Martina Goggin; Composer
Composer: Traditional
The Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: Michael Sullivan; Production
Mastering Engineer: Trevor Sadler; Production
Mixing: Ciaran Byrne
Pearse Dunne; Production
Producer: Stephen Cooney
Michael Sullivan; Production
Recording: Steve Berry
Stephen Cooney; Production
Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Michael Nesbitt
Justin Brady; Production
Synthesizer: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Viola: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Vocals: Martina Goggin; Performer
Whistle: Mary Bergin; Performer
Studio Personnel: Stephen Cooney
Steve Berry
Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt
Pearse Dunne
Trevor Sadler
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Musicians ( E M I Load: D O N O T U S E): Dordan; Other

3. Mistletoe Waltz

by Dordan

Accordion: Johnny Óg Connolly; Performer
Double Bass: Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Fiddle: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Flute: Mary Bergin; Performer
Guitar: Martina Goggin
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Harmonica: Martin Brunsden; Performer
Harp: Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Percussion: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Performer: Johnny Óg Connolly
Martin Brunsden
Martina Goggin
Kathleen Loughnane
Mary Bergin
Stephen Cooney
Dordan
Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Arranger: Kathleen Loughnane; Composer
Composer: Kathleen Loughnane; Composer
Executive Producer: Michael Sullivan; Production
Mastering Engineer: Trevor Sadler; Production
Mixing: Pearse Dunne
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Producer: Michael Sullivan
Stephen Cooney; Production
Recording: Steve Berry
Stephen Cooney; Production
Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt; Production
Synthesizer: Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Viola: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Vocals: Martina Goggin; Performer
Whistle: Mary Bergin; Performer
Studio Personnel: Pearse Dunne
Ciaran Byrne
Michael Nesbitt
Justin Brady
Stephen Cooney
Steve Berry
Trevor Sadler; Production
Musicians ( E M I Load: D O N O T U S E): Dordan; Other

4. Draiocht Na hOiche (Magic Of The Night)

by Dordan

Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Composer: M. Bergin; Composer

5. Winter Solstice

by Dordan

Accordion: Johnny Óg Connolly; Performer
Double Bass: Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Fiddle: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Flute: Mary Bergin; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Harmonica: Martin Brunsden; Performer
Harp: Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Percussion: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Performer: Johnny Óg Connolly
Dordan
Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Martin Brunsden
Martina Goggin
Dearbhaill Standun
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Arranger: Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Kathleen Loughnane
Dearbhaill Standun
Martina Goggin; Composer
Composer: Mary Bergin; Composer
Executive Producer: Michael Sullivan; Production
Mastering Engineer: Trevor Sadler; Production
Mixing: Ciaran Byrne
Pearse Dunne; Production
Producer: Stephen Cooney
Michael Sullivan; Production
Recording: Steve Berry
Stephen Cooney; Production
Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Michael Nesbitt
Justin Brady; Production
Synthesizer: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Viola: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Vocals: Martina Goggin; Performer
Whistle: Mary Bergin; Performer
Studio Personnel: Stephen Cooney
Steve Berry
Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt
Pearse Dunne
Trevor Sadler
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Musicians ( E M I Load: D O N O T U S E): Dordan; Other

6. March Of The Dreoilín

by Dordan

Accordion: Johnny Óg Connolly; Performer
Double Bass: Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Fiddle: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Flute: Mary Bergin; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Harmonica: Martin Brunsden; Performer
Harp: Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Percussion: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Performer: Johnny Óg Connolly
Dordan
Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Martin Brunsden
Martina Goggin
Dearbhaill Standun
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Arranger: Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Kathleen Loughnane
Dearbhaill Standun
Martina Goggin; Composer
Composer: Mary Bergin; Composer
Executive Producer: Michael Sullivan; Production
Mastering Engineer: Trevor Sadler; Production
Mixing: Ciaran Byrne
Pearse Dunne; Production
Producer: Stephen Cooney
Michael Sullivan; Production
Recording: Steve Berry
Stephen Cooney; Production
Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Michael Nesbitt
Justin Brady; Production
Synthesizer: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Viola: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Vocals: Martina Goggin; Performer
Whistle: Mary Bergin; Performer
Studio Personnel: Stephen Cooney
Steve Berry
Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt
Pearse Dunne
Trevor Sadler
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Musicians ( E M I Load: D O N O T U S E): Dordan; Other

7. Oíche Chiúin (Silent Night)

by Dordan

Accordion: Johnny Óg Connolly; Performer
Double Bass: Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Arranger: Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Kathleen Loughnane
Dearbhaill Standun
Martina Goggin; Composer
Executive Producer: Michael Sullivan; Production
Fiddle: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Flute: Mary Bergin; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Harmonica: Martin Brunsden; Performer
Harp: Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Narrator: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Percussion: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Performer: Johnny Óg Connolly
Dordan
Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Martin Brunsden
Martina Goggin
Dearbhaill Standun
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Composer: Traditional
The Traditional; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Trevor Sadler; Production
Mixing: Pearse Dunne
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Producer: Stephen Cooney
Michael Sullivan; Production
Recording: Stephen Cooney
Steve Berry; Production
Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Michael Nesbitt
Justin Brady; Production
Synthesizer: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Viola: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Vocals: Martina Goggin; Performer
Whistle: Mary Bergin; Performer
Studio Personnel: Ciaran Byrne
Stephen Cooney
Steve Berry
Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt
Pearse Dunne
Trevor Sadler; Production
Musicians ( E M I Load: D O N O T U S E): Dordan; Other

8. Fáilte An Fhánaí (The Wayfarer's Welcome)

by Dordan

Accordion: Johnny Óg Connolly; Performer
Double Bass: Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Fiddle: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Flute: Mary Bergin; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Harmonica: Martin Brunsden; Performer
Harp: Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Percussion: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Performer: Johnny Óg Connolly
Dordan
Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Martin Brunsden
Martina Goggin
Dearbhaill Standun
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Arranger: Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Kathleen Loughnane
Dearbhaill Standun
Martina Goggin; Composer
Composer: Mary Bergin; Composer
Executive Producer: Michael Sullivan; Production
Mastering Engineer: Trevor Sadler; Production
Mixing: Ciaran Byrne
Pearse Dunne; Production
Producer: Stephen Cooney
Michael Sullivan; Production
Recording: Steve Berry
Stephen Cooney; Production
Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Michael Nesbitt
Justin Brady; Production
Synthesizer: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Viola: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Vocals: Martina Goggin; Performer
Whistle: Mary Bergin; Performer
Studio Personnel: Stephen Cooney
Steve Berry
Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt
Pearse Dunne
Trevor Sadler
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Musicians ( E M I Load: D O N O T U S E): Dordan; Other

9. Don Oíche Úd í mBeithil (Because Of A Night In Bethlehem)

by Dordan

Accordion: Johnny Óg Connolly; Performer
Double Bass: Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Fiddle: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Choir/chorus: The Spiddal Girls Choir; Ensemble
Arranger: Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Kathleen Loughnane
Dearbhaill Standun
Martina Goggin; Composer
Flute: Mary Bergin; Performer
Harmonica: Martin Brunsden; Performer
Harp: Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Executive Producer: Michael Sullivan; Production
Percussion: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Composer: Traditional
The Traditional; Composer
Performer: Johnny Óg Connolly
Dordan
Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Martin Brunsden
Martina Goggin
Dearbhaill Standun
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Trevor Sadler; Production
Mixing: Pearse Dunne
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Producer: Stephen Cooney
Michael Sullivan; Production
Recording: Steve Berry
Stephen Cooney; Production
Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt; Production
Synthesizer: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Viola: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Vocals: Martina Goggin; Performer
Whistle: Mary Bergin; Performer
Studio Personnel: Steve Berry
Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt
Pearse Dunne
Trevor Sadler
Stephen Cooney
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Musicians ( E M I Load: D O N O T U S E): Dordan; Other

10. Polly In The Holly

by Dordan

Accordion: Johnny Óg Connolly; Performer
Double Bass: Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Fiddle: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Flute: Mary Bergin; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Harmonica: Martin Brunsden; Performer
Harp: Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Percussion: Martina Goggin
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Performer: Johnny Óg Connolly
Martin Brunsden
Martina Goggin
Dearbhaill Standun
Mary Bergin
Kathleen Loughnane
Dordan
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Arranger: Mary Bergin
Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane
Dearbhaill Standun
Martina Goggin; Composer
Composer: Traditional
The Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: Michael Sullivan; Production
Mastering Engineer: Trevor Sadler; Production
Mixing: Ciaran Byrne
Pearse Dunne; Production
Producer: Michael Sullivan
Stephen Cooney; Production
Recording: Steve Berry
Stephen Cooney; Production
Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt; Production
Synthesizer: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Viola: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Vocals: Martina Goggin
Dordan; Performer
Whistle: Mary Bergin; Performer
Studio Personnel: Pearse Dunne
Michael Nesbitt
Stephen Cooney
Ciaran Byrne
Justin Brady
Steve Berry
Trevor Sadler; Production
Musicians ( E M I Load: D O N O T U S E): Dordan; Other

11. The Gartan Mother's Lullaby

by Dordan

Accordion: Johnny Óg Connolly; Performer
Composer: Traditional
The Traditional; Composer
Double Bass: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Fiddle: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Flute: Mary Bergin; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Harmonica: Martin Brunsden; Performer
Harp: Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Percussion: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Performer: Johnny Óg Connolly
Dordan
Mary Bergin
Stephen Cooney
Joseph Campbell
Martin Brunsden
Martina Goggin
Dearbhaill Standun
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Arranger: Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Kathleen Loughnane
Dearbhaill Standun
Martina Goggin; Composer
Executive Producer: Michael Sullivan; Production
Mastering Engineer: Trevor Sadler; Production
Mixing: Pearse Dunne
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Producer: Stephen Cooney
Michael Sullivan; Production
Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Michael Nesbitt
Justin Brady; Production
Synthesizer: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Recording: Steve Berry
Stephen Cooney; Production
Viola: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Vocals: Martina Goggin; Performer
Whistle: Mary Bergin; Performer
Woodwind: Joseph Campbell; Performer
Studio Personnel: Steve Berry
Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt
Pearse Dunne
Trevor Sadler
Stephen Cooney
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Musicians ( E M I Load: D O N O T U S E): Dordan; Other

12. Ding Dong Merrily On High

by Dordan

Accordion: Johnny Óg Connolly; Performer
Double Bass: Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Fiddle: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Flute: Mary Bergin; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Harmonica: Martin Brunsden; Performer
Harp: Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Percussion: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Performer: Johnny Óg Connolly
Dordan
Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Martin Brunsden
Martina Goggin
Dearbhaill Standun
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Arranger: Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Kathleen Loughnane
Dearbhaill Standun
Martina Goggin; Composer
Composer: Traditional
The Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: Michael Sullivan; Production
Mastering Engineer: Trevor Sadler; Production
Mixing: Ciaran Byrne
Pearse Dunne; Production
Producer: Stephen Cooney
Michael Sullivan; Production
Recording: Steve Berry
Stephen Cooney; Production
Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Michael Nesbitt
Justin Brady; Production
Synthesizer: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Viola: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Vocals: Martina Goggin; Performer
Whistle: Mary Bergin; Performer
Studio Personnel: Stephen Cooney
Steve Berry
Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt
Pearse Dunne
Trevor Sadler
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Musicians ( E M I Load: D O N O T U S E): Dordan; Other

13. Shades Of Auld Lang Syne

by Dordan

Accordion: Johnny Óg Connolly; Performer
Double Bass: Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Fiddle: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Flute: Mary Bergin; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Harmonica: Martin Brunsden; Performer
Harp: Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Percussion: Stephen Cooney
Martina Goggin; Performer
Performer: Dordan
Martin Brunsden
Stephen Cooney
Mary Bergin
Martina Goggin
Dearbhaill Standun
Johnny Óg Connolly
Kathleen Loughnane; Performer
Arranger: Mary Bergin
Stephen Cooney
Kathleen Loughnane
Dearbhaill Standun
Martina Goggin; Composer
Composer: Johnny Óg Connolly
Mary Bergin; Composer
Executive Producer: Michael Sullivan; Production
Mastering Engineer: Trevor Sadler; Production
Mixing: Ciaran Byrne
Pearse Dunne; Production
Producer: Michael Sullivan
Stephen Cooney; Production
Recording: Steve Berry
Stephen Cooney; Production
Primary Artist: Dordan; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt; Production
Synthesizer: Kathleen Loughnane
Stephen Cooney; Performer
Viola: Dearbhaill Standun; Performer
Vocals: Martina Goggin; Performer
Whistle: Mary Bergin; Performer
Studio Personnel: Stephen Cooney
Steve Berry
Justin Brady
Michael Nesbitt
Pearse Dunne
Trevor Sadler
Ciaran Byrne; Production
Musicians ( E M I Load: D O N O T U S E): Dordan; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 40 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 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

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Ambient, New Age, Comedy, Other, Holiday, Pop, Worldwide, Celtic, Singer & Songwriter, Traditional Folk, Christmas, Holiday Music, Celtic Folk

Label

Narada Productions, Inc.

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

Irish

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 8, 1997

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

94635135954

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The Night Before... A Celtic Christmas

1. Enniscorthy Christmas Carol

2. Christmas Eve Reel (Tommy Coen's Reel)

3. Mistletoe Waltz

4. Draiocht Na hOiche (Magic Of The Night)

5. Winter Solstice

6. March Of The Dreoilín

7. Oíche Chiúin (Silent Night)

8. Fáilte An Fhánaí (The Wayfarer's Welcome)

9. Don Oíche Úd í mBeithil (Because Of A Night In Bethlehem)

10. Polly In The Holly

11. The Gartan Mother's Lullaby

12. Ding Dong Merrily On High

13. Shades Of Auld Lang Syne

Technical Specifications

The Night Before... A Celtic Christmas

Product information

Release options

1. Enniscorthy Christmas Carol

2. Christmas Eve Reel (Tommy Coen's Reel)

3. Mistletoe Waltz

4. Draiocht Na hOiche (Magic Of The Night)

5. Winter Solstice

6. March Of The Dreoilín

7. Oíche Chiúin (Silent Night)

8. Fáilte An Fhánaí (The Wayfarer's Welcome)

9. Don Oíche Úd í mBeithil (Because Of A Night In Bethlehem)

10. Polly In The Holly

11. The Gartan Mother's Lullaby

12. Ding Dong Merrily On High

13. Shades Of Auld Lang Syne

Technical Specifications