The Rising Of The Sun

Anúna: “The Rising Of The Sun” (Danú)

Patrick Brennan, 21 Sep 1994

Anúna: “The Rising Of The Sun” (Danú)

Haunting ancient ceremonial choric singing and solo vocals by a certain Katie conjure up images of Newgrange and the powerful Druidic culture of another time. Aingeala de Búrca, care of The Harvest Ministers, plays violin to accompany the Uileann Pipe and whistle of Declan Masterson, and the percussion of Noel Eccles. It’s in Irish as well, which means nobody will understand what the hell Eirí na Gréine is about, a factor which will add immensely to its allure.

Patrick Brennan

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