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| Lumina composed by Eoin Duignan |
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| Lumina is a six part musical suite written for low whistles,
tracing the journey of the spirit from birth to death and rebirth. The music
was evoked and inspired by the six magnificient Harry Clarke stained-glass
windows in Díseart Chapel, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland. "These magnificent windows are breathtaking and intensely moving. They vividly illustrate Clarke's unique style with lively animated faces, a profusion of rich vibrant colours and generous ornamentation. The six twin-light windows, separated by mullions, chart the life of Christ from the nativity to Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene and represent the illuminated legacy of Irish art of the last century. On reading Nicola Gordon-Bowes' wonderful book "The life and work of Harry Clarke", I discovered that one of his close friends was the piper Johnny Doran. This was the push I needed and the green light for me. I met Gerry O'Beirne in Dingle in June 2002 and he agreed to produce the album for me. Most of the music was written by early 2003 and we began recording in February." Eoin Duignan |
| "Our aesthetic sense enables us to see, enjoy and be
uplifted by beauty in all its sounds, shapes and forms. The artist, the poet
and the musician help us to develop this sense and enrich our lives by sharing,
in composition and performance, their vision and experience with
us. Musicians do this in a wonderful way and in a medium or language that knows no bounds. We are enthralled, captivated and raised to a new level of delightful experience when we share in a work that reaches a certain point of excellence. In the midst of the trials of life we get, as it were, a taste of heaven." An t-Athair Pádraig Ó Fiannachta |
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| 1. Waters of Life (Duignan) I. First Steps II. Blessings galore III. Polka party The Journey begins with a purification cermony and cleansing of the spirit space, bursting into a powerful shower of blessings and good will for the journey ahead. As is customary, the ceremony finishes in party mode... and rightly so. |
| 2. Child's Play (Duignan) I. Early days II. Rebellion III. Flying colours This section is dedicated to "Youth" - fair play to you. It starts off with the early days of swings and roundabouts moving on to rebellious teenage years and finally ends with the young adults finding their individual paths and their natural groove. |
| 3. Sermon on the Mount (Duignan) I. Purple cloud II. Sure footed Here we visit middle age and maturity, knowledge, understanding and wisdom. Hard-earned or not, as the case may be. Wake-up time, or so it seems. |
| 4. Gethsemane (Duignan / O'Beirne) I. Reflections II. Making peace This is Gethsemane and facing the demons of uncertainity. Looking back over the years. The rights and wrongs along the way. Accepting the way life is and carrying on. Finding your peace with the world. |
| 5. Letting Go (trad arr: Duignan /
O'Beirne) "Ganger" Norwegian folk dances This is old age, the spirit leaving the body and preparing for the next incarnation. Time to slow down, let go, move on, be re-born... Whatever. |
| 6. New Beginning (Duignan) I. Life's beauty II Fresh start The CD ends at the beginning, and so it should to complete the cycle... by setting a meditative mood celebrating the creation and beauty of life in all its glory and splendour. Welcoming the awakening of a bright new dawn. The ebb and flow of time... Eternally. |
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| Musicians: EOIN DUIGNAN Whistles, Low Whistles, Shruti box. GERRY O'BEIRNE Ebo, Ukulele, Guitars, Xylophone, Keyboards. STEVE COULTER Harp, Kalinba. MÁIRE BREATHNACH Fiddle, Viola. JAMES BLENNERHASSETT Upright and Electric Bass. JON SANDERS Indian Harmonium. LIAM BRADLEY Percussion. VIRGINIA MCKEE Clarinet. GARY O'BRIEN Bodhrán. BARRY PHILLIPS Cello. LIAM Ó MAONLAOÍ Vocals, Piano. |
| "THANKS: The project has been a slow organic process and I would especially like to thank my family and close friends who encouraged me along the way, my sponsors and friends and most of all you - both listeners and dancers. Special thanks to Díseart, Dingle (Institute of Education and Celtic Culture) which is home to the Harry Clarke windows and welcomes visitors to view these national treasures. A very special thanks to the wonderful musicians who gave of their talents with generosity, understanding and sensitivity for the project. Míle Buíochas, Mo ghrá sibh go léir." Eoin Duignan |
| CONTACT Duigo Music, Baile na Búaile, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland. eoin@duigo.com www.duigo.com |
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