Afro Celt Sound System

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Capture: Chorus

A pioneering and thrilling band, Afro Celt Sound System return to live action this summer. Twice Grammy-nominated and multi-million album selling, the band reform this summer for a European tour. For the Society of Sound they have delved into their extraordinary back catalogue to present an entirely remixed, remastered compilation of their finest instrumental tracks – ‘Capture: Chorus.’

Read band member and sound engineer Martin Russell's blog on the remastering process of these tracks.

It has been an extraordinary journey for the Afro Celt Sound System: one of the most innovative groups in world music. In that period there have been many lesser imitators and the global beat movement they pioneered has entered the mainstream. The band has broken down musical barriers and celebrated musical and cultural differences to create an organic whole out of many parts.

Inspired by the link between Irish and African traditions Afro Celt Sound System was born in 1995 as a collaborative effort of four like-minded souls: vocalist and lyricist Iarla O’Lionaird, producer and guitarist Simon Emmerson, producer and composer James McNally and producer and engineer programmer Martin Russell.

Photography by Kevin WestenbergClick to enlarge

Over the years they have formed an ever-changing collaborative group with numerous outstanding guest performers who have taken cross-cultural fusion to dizzying hights. As well as Johnny Kalsi, Emer Mayock and N’Faly Kouyate they have been joined by a host of names from Robert Plant to Sinead O’Connor, Davy Spillane to Liam O’Flynn, Peter Gabriel, Jesse Cook and Eileen Ivers to name but a few.

The band have sold well over two million albums, contributed to the sound tracks of numerous films – from Hotel Rwanda to Gangs of New York, and been nominated for two Grammy awards. They have built a formidable live reputation playing to sell out crowds worldwide and legendary festival appearances at WOMAD, Glastonbury, Montreux Jazz Festival and numerous other events.

Photography by Kevin WestenbergClick to enlarge

Capture: Chorus - Track credits

01 Mojave 10’31”
Written by Simon Emmerson/James McNally/ Iarla Ó Lionáird / Martin Russell
Produced by Simon Emmerson/James McNally/Martin Russell/Simon ‘Mass’ Massey
Recorded by Martin Russell /Simon ‘Mass’ Massey (Sonic Innovation Two)
Mixed by Martin Russell /Simon ‘Mass’ Massey (Sonic Innovation Two)
From the album Anatomic
Published by Real World Music Ltd

Simon Emmerson : Guitar/Bazouki
James McNally : Programming/Keyboards/Whistles/Bodhran/Kalimba
Iarla Ó Lionáird : Vocals
Martin Russell: Programming
Simon (Mass) Massey : Keyboards/Programming
Emer Mayock : Uilleann Pipes
Ian Markin : Drums
Johnny Kalsi : Dhol
Moussa Sissokho : Djembe/Talking Drum
Hossam Ramzy : Percussion

02 Deep Channel 6'47"
Written by Simon Emmerson/James McNally/ Iarla Ó Lionáird / Martin Russell
Produced by Simon Emmerson/James McNally/Martin Russell
Additional production by Simon ‘Mass’ Massey
Recorded by Martin Russell /Simon ‘Mass’ Massey (Sonic Innovation One/Two)
Mixed by Martin Russell, Simon ‘Mass’ Massey (Sonic Innovation Two)
From the album Seed
Published by Real World Music Ltd

Simon Emmerson : Guitar/Bazouki/Stapletone
James McNally : Whistle/Bodhran/Guitar/Keyboards
Martin Russell: Keyboards/Programming
Simon (Mass) Massey : Drum Programming
Hilaire Penda : Bass Guitar
Emer Mayock : Uilleann Pipes
Martin Hayes : Fiddle
Johnny Kalsi: Tablas/Bongos/Percussion

03 Colossus 6'43"
Written by Simon Emmerson/James McNally/ Iarla Ó Lionáird / Martin Russell
Produced by Simon Emmerson/James McNally/Martin Russell
Additional production by Simon ‘Mass’ Massey
Recorded by Martin Russell /Simon ‘Mass’ Massey (Redchurch Recordings)
Mix by Adam Wren (Rollover)
From the album Further In Time
Published by Real World Music Ltd

Simon Emmerson : Guitar/Bazouki
James McNally : Whistles/Bodhran/Programming
Martin Russell : Programming
Simon (Mass) Massey : Keyboards/Programming
Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh & Ciaran Tourish : Fiddles
Emer Mayock : Uilleann Pipes
N’faly Kouyate : Kora,
Johnny Kalsi : Dhol/Percussion
Moussa Sissokho : Talking Drum
Pete Lockett : Percussion
Hossam Ramzy : Percussion

04 Sure-As-Not 6'02"
Written by Simon Emmerson/Martin Russell/ Remi Chauvet (Myrdhin)/ Kauwding Cissokho
Produced by Simon Emmerson
Recorded by Martin Russell (Real World Studios / Sonic Innovation One)
Additional production Martin Russell, Jo Bruce
Mixed by David Bottrill at Real World Studios
From the album Sound Magic
Published by Real World Music Ltd/WOMAD Music Ltd/Blue Mountain

Simon Emmerson : Acoustic Guitar/Keyboards/Programming
Iarla Ó Lionáird : Vocals
Martin Russell : Keyboards/Programming
James McNally : Bodhran
Kauwding Cissokho : Kora
Remi Chauvet (Myrdhin) : Harp
Masamba Diop : Talking Drum
John Fortis : Bass Guitar

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