Celtic Pink Floyd

Celtic Pink Floyd is a project devoted to the arrangement of classic Pink Floyd songs with a Celtic rock twist. Traditional instruments such as; uilleann pipes, fiddle, tin whistle, accordion, banjo, dulcimer, bodhrán, mandolin, and bones are utilized, as well as contemporary vocals, guitars, bass and drums. Started simply as a "crazy, but just may work" idea, Celtic Pink Floyd has some amazing vocalists and musicians contributing their expertise to this twelve-track CD. Arrangers, producers and musicians, Damon Stout & Brian Stout are the guilty parties behind the madness, all while working in conjunction with producer Michael Vail Blum to form a hybrid of traditional Celtic music combined with classic rock. A portion of the CD’s proceeds will be donated to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation.

Celtic Pink Floyd (2011)http://www.mediafire.com/?rr3mx2ksexm5z2w

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River Gypsies

River Gypsies formed in January of 2008, when Mike Mahoney(Apraizal, How's Casney?) met Bjorn Andersen(Pooch Carver, Avernus) in Lake Villa, IL. The two were going through tough times and sought a way to express the raw emotions that were created by their dark pasts. The two found that their styles mixed to form something new, unique, and therapeutic!! Neither member was any good at singing, so when they got together with singer/ song-writer/ producer, Doug Smith( Pooch Carver, Palmetto, Avernus) amazing recordings began to appear! The three are currently in the process of getting recognition, playing magical performances and evolving as recording artists. Truly, music from the lost and beautiful, for the lost and beautiful. Enjoy!!!

For the Lost and Beautiful (2010)http://www.mediafire.com/?xsq513wx0zkcsf7

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You've all been waiting

Primordial vocalist A.A. Nemtheanga comments on the new album:

"If I had to sum this album up I would say this is the 'death' album. Plain and simple. There isn't exactly a whole concept but many of the themes deal with mortality, how we deal with it. The spiritual structures we place around us to make sense of it. Sex, death, procreation and god. As we get older our relationship to our lives changes, the realization you will not live forever, the grand plan you hoped to uncover never materializes, food for worms and nothing more. We are animals, beasts and making peace with that beast might be your life's work but more often than not he is never tamed.

"Once a wolf always a wolf. We all seek redemption in one way or another, from lies or from truth. Those of us who are godless or faithless often envy the man of faith for his life seems to have an extra purpose, despite the fact that logic, pragmatism, science and realism should crush any sign of faith, we still persist in lying to ourselves. Perhaps the alternative is too much to bear. So the themes of religion, mortality and death occur over and over again, along with continuing themes of alienation, martyrdom, sacrifice, violence and retribution. Occasionally, very occasionally a chink of light breaks through. This is our seventh album, you know what to expect, passion, intensity, commitment and sheer bloody mindedness. Don't expect fantasy or escapism. No remorse, no regret."

Redemption at the Puritans Hand (2011)http://www.mediafire.com/?4cgjn96us7zejc6

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Horslips Discography

Horslips is an Irish Celtic rock band that compose, arrange and perform based on traditional Irish jigs and reels. The group is 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. The group formed in 1970 and 'retired' in 1980 for an extended period. The name originated from a spoonerism on The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse which became "The Four Poxmen on The Horslypse".

Happy to Meet - Sorry to Part - 1972

The Táin - 1973

Dancehall Sweethearts - 1974

The Unfortunate Cup of Tea - 1975

Drive the Cold Winter Away - 1975

The Book of Invasions - 1976

Aliens - 1977

The Man Who Built America - 1978

Short Stories/Tall Tales - 1979

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SuidAkrA is a melodic death metal band from Germany with Celtic folk influences. During their fourteen-year career, they have performed over 200 live shows for several European and Russian tours, as well as a North American tour. They are also known for their use of traditional instruments to augment their sound, such as the bagpipe, banjo, and tin whistle.On March 25th,2011, Suidakra released their 10th studio album, Book of Dowth.

Book of Dowth (2011)http://www.mediafire.com/?wj1sx6ai3815jiw

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Pipes and Pints

Pipes and Pints are a celtic punk band from Prague, Czech Republic, combining punk rock with highland bagpipes

Until We Die - 2009

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Everybody Out!

Everybody Out! is a rock band formed in 2007 by former Dropkick Murphys guitarist Rick Barton and former The Dead Pets and Lost City Angels frontman Sweeney Todd. Despite Sweeney Todd being from the UK, the band is primarily based out of Boston, Massachusetts. The duo personally financed the release of 2 EPs before signing to Taang! Records. Their eponymous debut LP was released on April 8, 2008. Various friends and musicians contributed to the record but the band's most current lineup is Barton and Todd, along with Mike McMillen (lead guitar), Sean Laforce (bass), and Kevin Garvin (drums), all previously from the Boston area Metalcore band On Broken Wings. Recently, Sweeney Todd has left the band. While rumors fly as to who his replacement will be, no one has been announced at this time.

Everybody Out! - 2008

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The Dreadnaughts - Polka's Not Dead

Polka's Not Dead - 2011

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The Real McKenzies Discography

The Real McKenzies is a Scottish-influenced Celtic punk band founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1992.
In addition to writing and performing original music, Real McKenzies resurrect traditional Scottish songs, giving them a new punk-influenced sound. The band tours extensively, including an eight-month, 23-country tour in a van.

Real McKenzies - 1995

Clash of the Tartans - 1998

Loch'd and Loaded - 2001

Pissed Tae Th' Gills - 2002

Oot & Aboot - 2003

10,000 Shots - 2005

Off The Leash - 2008

 

Shine Not Burn - 2010

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The Tossers Discography

The Tossers are a six-piece Celtic punk band from Chicago, Illinois. They formed in July 1993 and have a large cult following, and have recently started to move into the spotlight. They opened for The Pogues in New York City on St. Patrick's Day, 2007. The band pre-dates more well-known Celtic punk bands such as the Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly, which formed in 1996 and 1997, respectively. Their latest full-length, entitled On a Fine Spring Evening, was released on October 28, 2008.

We'll Never Be Sober Again - 1996

Long Dim Road - 2000

Purgatory - 2003

The Valley of the Shadow of Death - 2005

Agony - 2007

Gloatin' and Showboatin': Live on St. Patrick's Day - 2008

 

On a Fine Spring Evening - 2008

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The Pogues Discography

The Pogues are an Irish rock band, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. The band reached international prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. MacGowan left the band in 1991 due to drinking problems but the band continued first with Joe Strummer and then with Spider Stacy on vocals before breaking up in 1996. The band reformed in 2001, and has been playing regularly ever since, most notably on the US East Coast around St Patrick's Day and across the UK and Ireland every December. The group has yet to record any new music and according to Spider Stacy on Pogues.com has no inclination to do so.

Red Roses for Me - 1984

Rum Sodomy & the Lash - 1985

 If I Should Fall from Grace with God - 1988

Peace and Love - 1989

Hell's Ditch - 1990

Waiting for Herb - 1993

Pogue Mahone - 1996

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Dropkick Murphys Discography

Dropkick Murphys are an Irish-American Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts. The band has made a name for itself as a result of its extensive worldwide touring, and its St. Patrick's Day weekend shows, which are held in and around Boston. The group is also famous for their patronage of the Boston Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins.

Boys on The Docks (EP) - 1997

Do or Die - 1997

The Gang's All Here - 1999

The Singles Collection, Volume 1 - 2000

Sing Loud, Sing Proud - 2001

Blackout - 2003

The Singles Collection, Volume 2 - 2005

The Warrior's Code - 2005

The Meanest of Times - 2007

Going Out In Style - 2011

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Blood or Whiskey Discography

I ment to post all of these earlier in the month, so you all could have some good Celtic tunes to celebrate the 17th with. Oh well, I forgot and I still have them, so it's time to distribute. I promise that I will focus on some metal after these, I swear it!

Blood or Whiskey is an Irish punk/folk band from Leixlip, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland. The band was formed in September 1993 taking strong influence from Shane MacGowan, as well as The Pogues and The Clash. The band originally had problems with their non-traditional music style among native Irish fans and released their first album Blood or Whiskey in 1996. Several years of touring followed before the release of No Time to Explain which was followed by a tour of the US.

Blood or Whiskey - 1996

No Time to Explain - 2001

Cashed Out on Culture - 2005

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