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Loudest Whisper - Magic Carpet
Review by Gertjan de Jong
Loudest Whisper's album Magic Carpet is a mesmerizing blend of folk, rock, and traditional Irish music. The band's unique sound is highlighted by the enchanting vocals of Brian O'Reilly, who effortlessly weaves stories of magic and adventure throughout the album's ten tracks.
From the opening track, "Magic Carpet," to the hauntingly beautiful "The Pilgrim," the album takes listeners on a journey through time and space. The band's use of traditional instruments, such as the tin whistle and bodhrán, adds a distinctly Irish flavor to the album, while the electric guitar and drums give it a modern edge.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Golden Sands," a lively and upbeat song that showcases the band's incredible musicianship. The harmonies are tight, and the instrumentation is flawless, making it a joy to listen to.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Song | ||
| Cold Winds Blow | ||
| Keep On Running (1974 Demo) | ||
| Children of the Dawn | 03:00 | |
| Danae’s Song (From Perseus, 1973) | ||
| Tangerine | 4:32 | |
| Boston City | ||
| Lir's Lament | 02:24 | |
| Poete De La Nature [1983 B-side] | ||
| Tangerine [1979 B-side] | ||
| Children Of The Wild Wind (1973 Demo) | ||
| Lir’s Lament | ||
| Wouldn’t It Be Fine? (1974 Demo) | ||
| Good-Day My Friend | 03:30 | |
| Polydectes (From Perseus, Live, 1974) | ||
| Forget Your Rock N’ Roll | ||
| Hard Times | ||
| Mellow Moon (Alt. Take, 1982) | ||
| Mannanan, I. | 02:52 | |
| False Prophets [1974 B-side] | ||
| William B [1981 A-side] | ||
| She Moved Thro’ The Fair | ||
| Septimus | ||
| Old Friend John | ||
| Children's Song | 02:10 | |
| Mean Man [1989 Cassette EP] | ||
| 505 [1983 B-side] | ||
| Mannanan, II | 03:09 | |
| Who Am I? (With Donovan, Fom The Children Of Lir, 1994) | ||
| She Moved Thro' the Fair | 05:54 | |
| Silent O’Moyle (Unreleased, 1975) | ||
| Wrong And Right [1976 B-side] | ||
| Night Time in the City | 03:38 | |
| Daffodil [1984 B-side] | ||
| Dawning Of The Day | ||
| Magic Carpet | 4:30 | |
| Sad Children | ||
| I’m A King Bee (Live, 1974) | ||
| Mannanan II | ||
| Nothing at All | 03:09 | |
| Fiona’s Tune [1981 B-side] | ||
| You Said You Loved Me (1974 Demo) | ||
| Wheel Of Fortune | ||
| Old Devil Blues [1985 A-side] | ||
| The Name of the Games, Pts. 1 | 06:42 | |
| Children Of The Wild Wind [1990 A-side] | ||
| Spread Your Wings [1984 A-side] | ||
| Anita Along | ||
| Home (1977 Demo) | ||
| You And I | ||
| Beat Of The Drum [1989 Cassette EP] | ||
| Farewell Song | ||
| Petunia [1986 B-side] | ||
| Dawning of the Day | 04:30 | |
| Lord Have Mercy (Alt. Take, 1976) | ||
| Marianne | ||
| Night Time In The City | ||
| Who’s Gonna Rock You? [1986 A-side] | ||
| Loudmouth [1981 A-side] | ||
| Childre of Lir | 10:35 | |
| Johnny Where Are You Now? [1986 A-side] | ||
| The Wheel Of Life (1974 Demo) | ||
| Mellow Moon | ||
| Home [1989 Cassette EP] | ||
| Hair’s Too Long (From A New Tomorrow, 1996) | ||
| Mannanan I | ||
| A Man Named John | ||
| You and I | 03:53 | |
| Hey Marian [1984 A-side] | ||
| Children Of The Dawn | ||
| Pied Piper | ||
| The Name Of The Game, Parts 1 & 2 | ||
| Nothing At All | ||
| Grey Skies | ||
| Wild Bird Of Love | ||
| Overture | ||
| Good Day, My Friend | ||
| Home | ||
| Hemlop’s Hammer [1981 B-side] | ||
| In The Dark [1982 B-side] | ||
| The Three Grey Sisters (From Perseus, 1973) | ||
| Septimus [1989 Cassette EP] | ||
| Come Back Paddy Reilly To Ballyjamesduff [1976 A-side] | ||
| Morning Dew (1974 Demo) | ||
| William B [1974 A-side] | ||
| (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction [1979 B-side] | ||
| Children Of Lir – Original RTE Broadcast (Bonus Track) | ||
| Children’s Song | ||
| The Wheel Of Life [1990 B-side] | ||
| Lord Have Mercy [1976 B-side] | ||
| Oh Lord Above | ||
| Rock N’ Roll Child [1977 A-side] | ||
| Guitar Man [1982 A-side] | ||
| Loudmouth (Alt. Take, 1981) | ||
| Manhunter [1985 B-side] |
Video
Loudest Whisper - Silent O'Moyle
Loudest Whisper-Magic Carpet
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 2078 105
- SBR6CD5061
Labels
- Polydor
- Sunbeam Records
Listen online
- ouvir online
- écouter en ligne
- lytte på nettet
- escuchar en línea
- online anhören
- online luisteren
- kuunnella verkossa
- ascolta in linea
- lyssna på nätet
Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- 6 × CD
- Compilation
- Limited Edition
- Box Set
- Bonus Tracks
Notes
- Released on Red Polydor - made in Republic Of Ireland
- 6-CD boxed set. Featuring early demos, their first three albums (including 1975’s classic Children Of Lir), every non-LP single and B-side from the 70s and 80s, vintage live recordings and more recent work with Donovan and others, Magic Carpet spans acid folk, psychedelia, rock and roll, rural rock and straight pop. The magnificent music is accompanied by a lavish booklet incorporating a detailed band history, a full discography, many rare photographs and an introduction from Brian O’ Reilly himself, making the set essential for all fans of melodic folk-rock and psychedelia.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout: 2078 105 A1
- Barcode (scan): 5051125506132
About Loudest Whisper
Folk rock/progressive group formed in the early 1970s in Fermoy, Ireland.
Name Vars
- The Loudest Whisper
Members
- Brian O'Reilly
- Paud O'Reilly
Silent, oh Moyle, be the roar of thy waters
Break not ye breezes, your chains of repose
While murmuring mournfully Lir's lonely daughter
Tells to the night star her tale of woes
When shall the swan, her death note ringing
Sleep with the wings in darkness furled?
When will heav'n, its sweet bell ringing
Call my spirit from this stormy world?
Sadly, oh Moyle, to thy winter wave weeping
Fate bids me languish long ages away
Yet still in her darkness doth Erin lie sleeping
Still doth the pure light its dawning delay
When will the day star mildly springing
Warm our isle with peace and love?
When will heav'n, its sweet bell ringing
Call my spirit to the fields above?
Call my spirit to the fields above?