BEOGA

But in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, they released a seven-track album, 'Carousel', which broke with their previous work, bringing a strong dose of modernity – one that, it must be said, was far from thrilling. Fortunately, a few years later, they’re back with a more successful album, ‘Phases’. That said, they haven’t abandoned their trademark style. Driven by a spirit of adventure and a passion for the beaten track, the five members of the band demonstrate here that traditional Irish music can take on entirely innovative forms, without losing its soul.

Once again, they explore new horizons with a healthy dose of humour, as the album cover clearly shows. They have drawn on traditional Irish sounds to infuse them with boundless energy.
Across ten tracks, they return to their Irish roots whilst developing a unique and innovative approach. The album features more traditional-style tracks such as ‘Annie Bonny’, ‘Subject to Change’ and ‘Shore Road Punk’, alongside more modern numbers like ‘Tradfather’ and the slightly trippy ‘Firewater’. An approach that is not unlike that of the Scottish band Mànran or, in their day, Capercaillie.
The five band members have all contributed to most of the tracks, which they wrote themselves. And the few traditional pieces have been arranged in true Beoga style. Five instrumentals and five songs that showcase the lovely voice of Niamh Dunne, the band’s violinist.
With ‘Phases’, Beoga returns to its traditional roots without losing sight of the modern edge that has defined them for over twenty years.

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