The Irish in America: Long Journey Home

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The Chieftans' pipes player Paddy Moloney is the mastermind of this soundtrack album. LONG JOURNEY HOME is a film about the complicated journey of the Irish in America, and over the years, Moloney's had enough experience mixing Irish and American musical traditions to make him the perfect man for the job. Moloney proves his smarts by bringing in some of his most talented pals from the pop world, like Van Morrison (who sings on a lushly orchestrated version of the traditional ballad 'Shenandoah') and Elvis Costello (who sings the title tune, which he co-wrote with Moloney). More traditional Irish artists like Mary Black and Liam O Maonlai are also on hand to tilt the balance back towards the old homeland, and wild cards like country singer Vince Gill are thrown in to make LONG JOURNEY HOME an eclectic but emotionally consistent mix of styles. Includes liner notes by Thomas Lennon. Engineers include: Brian Masterson, Kevin Doyle, Jeffrey Lesser. LONG JOURNEY HOME: THE IRISH IN AMERICA won the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album. 'Shenandoah' was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals. Personnel: Mick Moloney (vocals, guitar); Kevin Conneff (vocals, bodhran); Liam O Maonlaí, Mary Black, Sinéad O'Connor, Sissel, Van Morrison, Vince Gill, Elvis Costello (vocals); Zan McLeod (guitar, bouzouki); Eamonn Campbell (guitar, mandolin); Arty McGlynn (guitar); Séamus Egan (banjo); Derek Bell (harp); Stuart Duncan (mandolin); Eileen Ivers, Martin Fay, Johnny Cunningham, Paddy Glackin , Annbjorg Lien, Seán Keane (fiddle); Matt Molloy (flute); Paddy Moloney (tin whistle, Uilleann pipe); Jerry O'Sullivan (pipe); John Whelan, Máirtín O'Connor (accordion); Lawrence Feldman (recorder); Fiachra Trench (piano, organ); John Jarvis (piano); Dave Flemming, James Blennerhassett (double bass, upright bass); Liam Bradley, Paul Leim, Kim Plainfield, Robbie Casserly (drums); James J. Higgins, James Higgins (bodhran, percussion); Martin Matrustry (timpani); Per Hillestad (percussion). Audio Mixers: Ciaran Cahill; Mark Fraunfelder; Paddy Moloney; Brian Keane ; Brian Masterson. Recording information: D.A.V.E. Audio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Ocean Way Studios, Nashville, TN; Sound Techniqu; WIndmill Lane Recording Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Unknown Contributor Roles: The Irish Film Orchestra; Vince Gill; Bjorn Ole Rasch. Arrangers: Michael McGlynn; Brian Keane . Entertainment Weekly (2/6/98, p.63) - '...It's unfortunate timing that TITANIC's score makes Moloney's sentinmental orchestral tracks sound a wee bit familiar. Still, the joyous jigs and bittersweet laments are heartening and heartrending.'