专辑简介

Tionchar is the Irish for 'influence'- the words 'tionchar' and 'influence' having the older meanings, respectively, of input and inflow. The arrangements on this album flow from musical influences present since Ó hUiginn's teenage years. While the music and Gaelic song tradition of Scotland arguably have the most powerful impact, both in terms of source material and of his own writing and arranging, the work of Irish musicians and singers, Cape Breton singers and fiddlers, singers from the Balkans and various contemporary musicians and bands have also had an input.

Ó hUiginn shows an openness to diversity and values playfulness with material as much as seriousness and adherence to tradition. Drawing from a wide spectrum of people, music, traditions,and singing styles Tionchar/Influence gives a great sense of musical possibility.