Cliar, a Gaelic band from Scotland, combines some of the outstanding talents from the Scottish music scene. With Maggie MacDonald, Mary Ann Kennedy and Arthur Cormack, it is blessed with three sensitive Gaelic singers. The instrumental side of the band features some of the younger talent of Scotland, with harpist and piano player Ingrid Henderson, Blazin' Fiddles' Bruce MacGregor and guitarist Chaz Stewart.
Cliar's repertoire is steeped in Gaelic traditional songs from Scottish Highland traditions. The songs, tastefully accompanied, are rounded up by three sets of tunes. The album has a beautiful range of enchanting slow numbers showcasing the outstanding voices of the three singers, as well as more energetic songs and tunes.
A very harmonious album, taking the listeners mind away into day dreams. Without doubt one of the memorable Scottish releases of this year. Folkworld