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Album: Release
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7.3

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Total ratings: 3114









Released: 1999
Length: 7:28
Plays (last 30 days): 4
Don't argue amongst yourselves
Because of the loss of me
I'm sitting amongst yourselves
Don't think you can't see me
Don't argue amongst yourselves
Because of the loss of me
I haven't gone anywhere
But out of my body

Reach out and you'll touch me
Make effort to speak to me
Call out and you'll hear me
Be happy for me

Don't argue amongst yourselves
Because of the loss of me
I haven't gone anywhere
But out of my body

Reach out and you'll touch me
Make effort to speak to me
Call out and you'll hear me
Be happy for me

Reach out and you'll touch me
Make effort to speak to me
Call out and you'll hear me
Be happy for me
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This is a cool song. It help define "coolness".  
SUPERB!!  Thanx RP!  May Sinead Rest in Peace!
 tripp1 wrote:

I was a HUGE fan of Sinead. From The Lion and the Cobra and on. I tried to get tickets for her debut tour in DC at what then called Nightclub 9:30.  It sold out in under and hour.. Bought all her stuff. Love it all. She was troubled. Interested to find the real cause of death.  I know everyone assumes she took her life, like her young son did previously.  But we will see. Anyway, she is gone and so is her presence and her hauntingly beautiful voice.  RIP



The Lion and the Cobra was an outstanding piece of work. Still sounds so good.
I hear Sinead & her lyrics. But, don’t hear his words. Any suggestions?
RIP Simon Emmerson & Sinead O'Connor.
God bless Sinead... I hope she has found peace now wherever she is.
I was a HUGE fan of Sinead. From The Lion and the Cobra and on. I tried to get tickets for her debut tour in DC at what then called Nightclub 9:30.  It sold out in under and hour.. Bought all her stuff. Love it all. She was troubled. Interested to find the real cause of death.  I know everyone assumes she took her life, like her young son did previously.  But we will see. Anyway, she is gone and so is her presence and her hauntingly beautiful voice.  RIP
In my youth I really didn't care much for Sinead O'Connor but as I grew older so did my appreciation for he voice and music. I was turned onto ACSS by a friend as she gave me the album "Seed" and I was blown away.  I love their music and adding Sinead's vocals fits very well. I played this song for my lab coworker yesterday and she really enjoyed it too. When this song came on I had to come over to the computer and write a comment. I found the opening lyrics very ironic. Anyhow, RIP Sinead... I am glad I opened my heart and mind to your music... Grateful...  
RIP SO
RIP Sinead 
Thanks for playing this today.  

Sinead was a troubled soul.  Really had a great voice. 

And not afraid at all to scream truth to power.  We really need more of this.
darling voice... troubled soul... rest dear rest.
 wychwoods wrote:

A new mix?  This is the second time an Afro Celts track has been overplayed by the following track.  What's going on Bill?




still happening....
I have to say I'm kind of weary of Sinead O'Connor's late 1990s/2000s work, there's a lot of that on RP.  I'd like to hear more from her early work (besides the overplayed Nothing Compares 2 U).  Emperor's New Clothes, Mandinka, etc.
A new mix?  This is the second time an Afro Celts track has been overplayed by the following track.  What's going on Bill?
 ednazarko wrote:

Love these guys. The whole thing works because so many cultures have similar instruments. You can find a flat head-only drum like the bodhran in several parts of Africa, Italy, Spain. Same for bagpipes. Same for harps.

There are spectacularly good concert videos of ACS that also have great sound quality, out on YouTube. Worth watching... 


I hear ya! I never tire of this or any ACSS. Dancing in my chair head in the clouds. I love watching their videos... the video for this song is badass! 
I love Sinnead singing but the music is somehow ... sterile ... cold ... emotionless. Cannot help.
They also used several hurdy-gurdies on this track. I hadn't noticed that until today.
I've always loved this; one of the most intense fusings of unmatched vocals and inimitable grooves ever! The way Sinead sings is with full-on power of emotion, and it fits the spiritual lyrics perfectly...
Again with this song - gawd!
 PinkSo wrote:
Anything with Sinéad's voice is at least a 7  



It's true - I'm not even a huge fan - she's been all over the board during her career - but her voice is hypnotic.
What dialect is that gut singing in?

I'm mystified!

I'm...I'm stupified? 

I'm...mortified. 
That's some bass!
Anything with Sinéad's voice is at least a 7  
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:

I have no idea why this works (African and Celtic merging) but somehow it does. Add into it Sinead O'Connor's vocals and it is better than the sum of its parts.  I think I might even give it a rare rating of 9 from me :)



Peter Gabriel's production touch adds the rest 
Thanks RP.

This song kicks ass and is now on my playlist on my phone. 

But is that Sinead O on guest vocals? 
The percussion sounds Massive Attack
Would it be totally crazy to imagine that Ancient Celtic sailors made it to Africa and back? We know that they made it to North America...
 Bleyfusz wrote:

On a close listening, it seems neither Afro nor Celt.
 
Look at their roots... watch their videos... Yes...Their Name Fits them well!  I'm with you Stephen
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:
I have no idea why this works (African and Celtic merging) but somehow it does. Add into it Sinead O'Connor's vocals and it is better than the sum of its parts.  I think I might even give it a rare rating of 9 from me :)
 
On a close listening, it seems neither Afro nor Celt.
In four canoes?
 tjnor wrote:


Are you sure the pipes are synthesized?

 
Maybe he couldn't spell uilleann ;-)

I believe it's real uilleann pipes played by Michael McGoldrick

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volume_2:_Release
Love these guys. The whole thing works because so many cultures have similar instruments. You can find a flat head-only drum like the bodhran in several parts of Africa, Italy, Spain. Same for bagpipes. Same for harps.

There are spectacularly good concert videos of ACS that also have great sound quality, out on YouTube. Worth watching... 
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:
I have no idea why this works (African and Celtic merging) but somehow it does. Add into it Sinead O'Connor's vocals and it is better than the sum of its parts.  I think I might even give it a rare rating of 9 from me :)
 
I thought that was Sinead... powerhouse vocalist :)
Incongruent: African and Celtic, Jazz and Folk, Classical and Metal, by all means,
bring. it. on.!
Great voice. Too bad she's gone crazy.
re: the non-english lyrics, look what someone has added to the web!

Apologies for the formatting. Some goon thought Putting This In Title Case was a good idea, but they were wrong.
https://lyricstranslate.com/en/release-release.html-0#ixzz50WcHFoYo

English translation
Release
Don’t Think You Can’t See Me
Don’t Argue Amongst Yourselves
Because Of The Loss Of Me
I’m Sitting Amongst Yourselves
Don’t Think You Can’t See Me
Don’t Argue Amongst Yourselves
Because Of The Loss Of Me
I Haven’t Gone Anywhere
But Out Of My Body
Reach Out And You’ll Touch Me
Make Effort To Speak To Me
Call Out And You’ll Hear Me
Be Happy For Me
Ag Trasna An Linn/Going Across The Pool
Ag Feachaint Síos Tríd/Looking Down Through
Níl Aon Iarann I Mo Chroí Inniu/There's No Iron In My Heart Today
Ag Oscail An Síol/Opening The Seed
Ag Feitheamh An Scéal/Waiting For The Story
Níl Aon Airgead I Mo Phóca Innui/There Is No Money In My Pocket Today
I Mo Phóca Innui/In My Pocket Today
I Mo Phóca Innui/In My Pocket Today
Innui/Today
Don’t Argue Amongst Yourselves
Because Of The Loss Of Me
I Haven’t Gone Anywhere
But Out Of My Body
Reach Out And You’ll Touch Me
Make Effort To Speak To Me
Call Out And You’ll Hear Me
Be Happy For Me
I Mo Phóca Innui/In My Pocket Today
I Mo Phóca Innui/In My Pocket Today
Innui/Today
 

I have no idea why this works (African and Celtic merging) but somehow it does. Add into it Sinead O'Connor's vocals and it is better than the sum of its parts.  I think I might even give it a rare rating of 9 from me :)
 fredriley wrote:

Thanks for that - I had no idea this was the case. It does add another poignant dimension to the song, right enough.

 
Indeed. The loss of a loved band mate, or any loved one, causes much sadness. These lyrics help lift we living. Thank heaven for that. 
Their single best song. Love the build up.
One of AC's best tracks, where it all properly comes together, IMHO. And of course anything with SOC on is always a pleasure. She picks the BEST artists to collaborate with...
Sinead!
Ah, ACSS...sad subject matter of this particular song notwithstanding, they always make me want to spin around the room- in a  good way.
Yes,  Good groove goin on
Wicked Cool   louder makes it  10+
 Pyro wrote:
I love these guys but IMHO this isn't one of their best efforts.
 
I don't know if it's one of their best or not.  I just know I was listening just now on my smartphone and had to come log-onto my PC so I could change my rating of this song:  9 => 10  May not be their best, but I don't care, a 10 is a 10.
 Pyro wrote:
I love these guys but IMHO this isn't one of their best efforts.
 
I'm not sure I agree with you or not, but in any case, so what?
 ScottN wrote:
Sinead adds to this fine song.
 
Exactly! I was just noticing that when I saw your comment. Perfectly nuanced.

Just bumped up my rating. Really hits my mood today. 
Sinead adds to this fine song.
Where is Alan Stivell when we need him?
 icemang wrote:
Glad I clicked in to read the comments, I was guessing your woman might be Mary Black. I agree with someone down there that the male voice is oddly cheesy but I like the synthsized pipes near the end. Perhaps the "Eh, fook'n hell" thing isn't by accident? Who knows.
 

Are you sure the pipes are synthesized?

...this sounds quite nice flowing out of cosmic love...
Glad I clicked in to read the comments, I was guessing your woman might be Mary Black. I agree with someone down there that the male voice is oddly cheesy but I like the synthsized pipes near the end. Perhaps the "Eh, fook'n hell" thing isn't by accident? Who knows.
Nice!
 socalhol wrote:
Powerful song.  Maybe I still like it so much because I heard about the meaning behind the song when I first heard it.  It is a tribute to their band mate who died suddenly.  The lyrics are from his perspective, from beyond.  They were grieving at the time they wrote this song.
 
Thanks for that - I had no idea this was the case. It does add another poignant dimension to the song, right enough.

 fredriley wrote:

Yer man's singing in Irish Gaelic, but I can't find the Irish lyrics on a quick search. Oh, and yer woman's Sinead O'Connor. I've rated ACSS very highly as a fine 'world music' experiment kicked off by Peter Gabriel, and would love to see them live before they dissolve themselves as I believe they're intending to do this year. 9 from the Nottingham jury.

 
There's also some lyrics in Malinke.  Equally impossible to find.  {#Frown}
 socalhol wrote:
Powerful song.  Maybe I still like it so much because I heard about the meaning behind the song when I first heard it.  It is a tribute to their band mate who died suddenly.  The lyrics are from his perspective, from beyond.  They were grieving at the time they wrote this song.
 
But Sinead wrote the lyrics.  The band members were all too close to the situation to articulate it.

By the way, the bass on this song blew out the speakers in my car years ago.


Powerful song.  Maybe I still like it so much because I heard about the meaning behind the song when I first heard it.  It is a tribute to their band mate who died suddenly.  The lyrics are from his perspective, from beyond.  They were grieving at the time they wrote this song.
Peel of the layers of ethno and leave it as minimal electro with her voice and just might be ok... But as it is it's gruesome.
Great song. Love the lyrics. Are they up to anything these days?
Cool song with depth...liking it
Her voice has been, is and will always be sooooooo nice, personal and gorgeous!!! Thanks for choosing Sinead for this song. Pitty her last album did not maintain her high standards. 
 wferrier wrote:


I don't know why you say that. Why are you saying that? I like this band. Where is the monkey emoticon? Bill where is the monkey emoticon!?!

 

Look further down the comments and you'd understand.
 rez wrote:

Does anyone else always hear this as "Eh fook'n hell". Or am I the only one ?

 
LMAO.  I just read that line as it was being sung.  Now that it has been suggested, it will be the only thing I hear in this song...

 rez wrote:
Does anyone else always hear this as "Eh fook'n hell". Or am I the only one ?
 
Fook'n right y'are, lad! It's the Afro-Celt Sound System, not t'Afro-Yorkshire Sound System. 'Appen :o)

English lyrics on a fan website - scroll down to "Volume 2: Release".

wenatchee wrote:
In Full Kuh-no? Lyrics can't explain that . . . but I like it . . . I like it, I like it, it's good

Does anyone else always hear this as "Eh fook'n hell". Or am I the only one ?

So much yearning in this song.  I love it.


I love these guys but IMHO this isn't one of their best efforts.
 wenatchee wrote:
In Full Kuh-no? Lyrics can't explain that . . . but I like it . . . I like it, I like it, it's good
 
Yer man's singing in Irish Gaelic, but I can't find the Irish lyrics on a quick search. Oh, and yer woman's Sinead O'Connor. I've rated ACSS very highly as a fine 'world music' experiment kicked off by Peter Gabriel, and would love to see them live before they dissolve themselves as I believe they're intending to do this year. 9 from the Nottingham jury.

In Full Kuh-no? Lyrics can't explain that . . . but I like it . . . I like it, I like it, it's good
I like sinead , I like celtic, but this is reminding me of celtic thunder, which is for old people on public television. I guess RP just isn't doing it for me today.
I can't get past the Spandex Ballet vocal style of the male singer - sack him and the song could be a 6 or 7.
But for this song, how else would you know Sinead O. could still rock?
Mugro wrote:
We humans are such imperfect beings.
And isn't that wonderful, can you imagine what life would be like if we were perfect,
Mugro wrote:
We humans are such imperfect beings.
I don't know why you say that. Why are you saying that? I like this band. Where is the monkey emoticon? Bill where is the monkey emoticon!?!
Hmmm.. Don't know what to rate this song, maybe its better to get the whole album instead, since I seem to notice ALL the songs by Afro Celt Sound System played here anyway :)
Oy, my Celtic roots! Love it!
philbertr wrote:
It is beyond me how people who love music can be so petty and spiteful towards one another.
We humans are such imperfect beings.
First heard this one (edited down) on the Stigmata soundtrack. Anyone remember? Sit back, chill, open your mind, forget your disdain, and relax. ACSS is the soul of world eclectic, and should always have a pedestal on the internet's home for eclectic, RP. A moving track on a landmark album.
Shake to the left, then to the right, tap your toes, bob your head yeah it sounds that good!
great interesting stuff, more of this genre, less of david byrned!
I can't understand all of the lyrics either, but one part is quite clear: Reach out to me, Make effort to speak to me, Be happy for me. That shouldn't be too terribyly difficult, and I think it would go a long way towards soothing much of the bitterness and anger demonstrated here. It is beyond me how people who love music can be so petty and spiteful towards one another.
Near the top of list of songs in terms of number of repetitions. Also maddeningly tuneless. That is, if the title goes with the song I was hearing. I have had a lot of problems lately in which the apparently most recent song at the top of the screen isn't the one I am hearing.
Ok, but not anywhere close to their best.
This is not most excellent but definitely most likable.
Platypus wrote:
nice... so you: 1) disagree with me on a song comment, then 2) you do a very selective browsing of my song ratings - looking for just the right band that you dislike but that i rated highly (meanwhile selectively ignoring the fact that there's quite a significant amount of artist and even song overlap between your own "highest rated" list and mine) - and then 3) you turn it into a personal attack on my taste. that's very adult of you, pal. i could easily make the exact same simpleton comment based on a search of your highest rated list... but i won't, because to do so would be moronic.
Don't feel bad. Personal attacks based on musical taste are all too common on the RP boards.
Awesome! great addition to the RP sound.
I'm with Froderik: the more I hear them, the more I want to have their albums. I'll buy the whole collection, too.
denizenusa wrote:
Tres cool.
At least to people given to saying things like 'tres cool'. ;-P
FreedomEngine wrote:
I love this song right up to the point where the guy starts singing. Something about men trying to vocalize on new age/ambient music that just never seems to work. I think the same thing anytime I hear Delirium.
Or Dead Can Dance. -mt-
Tres cool.
thewiseking wrote:
neither afro, nor celt. world fuzak.
yep... Muzak For A New Age Elevator
Got the album for quite some time. Dead solid. Hmm, 6 years since this was released. Time flies.
thewiseking wrote:
neither afro, nor celt. world fuzak.
LMAO. But I still like it.
neither afro, nor celt. world fuzak.
dead-beat wrote:
Sorry. I prefer music with a tune and/or lyrics that I can remember.
It's okay. Maybe some TV jingles are more your style?
RParadise wrote:
My kids new favorite CD. They were always fans of Celtic music, and I thought they might like this. Big hit. Can't wait to see them if they come to NY to perform. I bet they give a tremendous live performance. Anyone out there ever seen them perform live?
Saw them at last year's Larma Tree festival in England. They are much livelier live - danced my arse off for the whole set, it was great
sfdba wrote:
The only place I hear Afro Celt Sound System is here on Radio Paradise. And, the more I hear them, the less I want to own their LP's.
Same experience about hearing but the more I hear them the more I want their LP's. Groovy but still melodic and a bit out of tune. Excellent.
radiojunkie wrote:
Probably not a big sacrifice, since I doubt they HAVE any "LP's"!
Oh, I know! But it's nice to say 'LP' once in awhile.
sfdba wrote:
The only place I hear Afro Celt Sound System is here on Radio Paradise. And, the more I hear them, the less I want to own their LP's.
Probably not a big sacrifice, since I doubt they HAVE any "LP's"!
It's like Irish Spring: mild enough for a woman -- but I like it too! (Okay, that's kind of the reverse of the old ad campaign, but so what.) Parts of this remind me very much of Loreena McKennit's "The Mummer's Dance." Has a nice feel to it.
The only place I hear Afro Celt Sound System is here on Radio Paradise. And, the more I hear them, the less I want to own their LP's.
Can't understand the lyrics either but I like the groove...very irish celtic meets tribal. Go Sinead!
Sorry. I prefer music with a tune and/or lyrics that I can remember.
Platypus wrote:
Schwag ... toss this band to the "lite and easy" elevator music stations already.
Schwag, I'm confused. Isn't that the same term B&R used to describe valuable giveaways for the logo contest? What is your reference here?
Hey, the cute bald chick!
Platypus wrote:
nice... so you: disagree with me on a song comment, then you turn it into a personal attack on my taste. i stand by my statement that in my opinion this band is highly overplayed, overproduced, boring, bland, formulaic "world-pop". and that's me holding back.
1. i try to be wowed by afrocelt but it just doesn't happen. it's pap-pop. 2. and yes, personal attacks are mean. 3. still, it's tempting to find SOMEthing about you to smack around ... let's see ... maybe we could talk about the platypus. sure, they're cute, but they're not exactly jaguars, right? no. you see, that's unsatisfying, too ... um .. ok, how about your obvious bias against jimmy buffett? no, that doesn't cut it either. 4. sorry. can't find anything to pick on.
Roverfish wrote:
You've given every Coldplay tune played on RP a 10 and somehow feel qualified to act condescending to Afro Celt Sound System?
nice... so you: 1) disagree with me on a song comment, then 2) you do a very selective browsing of my song ratings - looking for just the right band that you dislike but that i rated highly (meanwhile selectively ignoring the fact that there's quite a significant amount of artist and even song overlap between your own "highest rated" list and mine) - and then 3) you turn it into a personal attack on my taste. that's very adult of you, pal. i could easily make the exact same simpleton comment based on a search of your highest rated list... but i won't, because to do so would be moronic. _____________ i stand by my statement that in my opinion this band is highly overplayed, overproduced, boring, bland, formulaic "world-pop". and that's me holding back. there is a nearly bottomless pool of truly great "world" music to choose from out there, and AfroCelt ain't even in the shallow end.
Platypus wrote:
Schwag ... toss this band to the "lite and easy" elevator music stations already.
You've given every Coldplay tune played on RP a 10 and somehow feel qualified to act condescending to Afro Celt Sound System? I find this tune quite likeable.
Jimmy86 wrote:
First heard them on Jim Ladd's "Headsets", heard in Los Angeles on KLOS 95.5, and have not heard them ANYWHERE else until Radio Paradise! I gotta check them out! I DO know they also have a duet with Robert Plant that is really good, and I think they have a duet with Peter Gabriel...
I guess you have not listened to any mass-market radio then..... Nevertheless, this is cool stuff!! :-({|=
Let's get dancing-at-Stonehenge tribal.
Dig.
MrBoyo wrote:
Super toe tapper! Interesting combo: Afro and Celt. Sounded like an odd idea but it works. What's next? Sino-Cajun?
I heard it was 'Indo-Nordic'
Schwag ... toss this band to the "lite and easy" elevator music stations already.
Afro-Celt SS... great stuff. Lively, layered and luscious.
Super toe tapper! Interesting combo: Afro and Celt. Sounded like an odd idea but it works. What's next? Sino-Cajun?
philarktos wrote:
No reason to believe Sinead will be with them, but TWO MORE DAYS TO AFROCELT IN VANCOUVER !!!!
Oooh, I saw that show - absolutely fantastic! I'd known they'd be good, but man, I really wasn't prepared for HOW good they were... one of the most memorable shows I've seen in ages (besides Radiohead)...
First heard them on Jim Ladd's "Headsets", heard in Los Angeles on KLOS 95.5, and have not heard them ANYWHERE else until Radio Paradise! I gotta check them out! I DO know they also have a duet with Robert Plant that is really good, and I think they have a duet with Peter Gabriel...
chasboco wrote:
Egad, I hate this kind of stuff. Too rumbling, ominous and droney -- on and on and on. Same with those U2 fellers and the previous track by Janah "Wake of the Sun". Give me a chorus-verse-chorus framework anytime, but spare me this genre of drone-drivel. Now that I think of it RP, you play a lot of this kind of stuff. I hate stuff that sucks!
Well, who's forcing you to listen? Go away!
:meditate.gif: Open your mind, and your ass will follow