Aidan O'Rourke's captivating album, 365 Complete Works 10, is a masterful blend of Celtic and folk influences, weaving a rich tapestry of sound that transports listeners to a world of rustic charm and timeless storytelling. Released on 28 August 2020 via Reveal Records, this 35-minute journey is a testament to O'Rourke's skill as a musician and storyteller.
The album's tracklist is a veritable treasure trove of evocative titles, from the poignant 'Awake Isn't Good' to the whimsical 'You Pull in to a Passing Place to Let the Van By', each one inviting the listener to immerse themselves in the narrative. With songs like 'It Was Beautiful Down There' and 'When I Was a Boy We Knew of the White Man but We Seldom Saw Him', O'Rourke's music paints vivid pictures of people, places, and experiences, drawing on a deep well of tradition and heritage.
Throughout the album, Aidan O'Rourke's deft musicianship and thoughtful compositions create a sense of intimacy and connection, as if the listener is being regaled with tales of old by a warm and welcoming fireside. The result is a deeply satisfying and engaging listening experience, one that will resonate with fans of Celtic and folk music, and leave a lasting impression on all who hear it.
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Tracks
Awake Isn't GoodAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
He Needed Half a Day of Reasonable WeatherAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
The Clock's BrokenAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
It Was Beautiful Down ThereAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
My Wife Answered the Phone One MorningAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
If There Was No Death, Would There Be WarAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
I Was in My Office at the Back of the HouseAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
Howard Assumed an Air of ModestyAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
One Day a Recruiting Sergeant Came Through the VillageAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
You Pull in to a Passing Place to Let the Van ByAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
Dr Joseph BlackAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
It Wisnae MeAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
When I Was a Boy We Knew of the White Man but We Seldom Saw HimAidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
Ah, Janet, Did You Not Do Those Things?Aidan O'Rourke, Kit Downes, Sorren Maclean, Esther Swift
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