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[psycho]

The An Taobh Tuathail Vol II compilation is now available to pre-order direct from our webshop.Grab a copy before it hits the shops on the 22nd!

http://www.psychonavigation.com/antaobhtuathail2.html


Tracklisting

01. Susanna & The Magical Orchestra – Believer
02. Colleen – Sun Against My Eyes
03. Ranger 3 – Sense Of Direction
04. Chequerboard - Skating Couple
05. Mad Theory - Numbers
06. Mice Parade – Double Dolphins On The Nickel
07. Cane 141 – Disco Toys (Heftord Remix)
08. Somadrone – Our Ears Were Like Canyons
09. Boxcutter – Bloscid
10 Sarsparilla – Gigi Go Deas
11. Murcof – Rios
12. Hannu – Sumu
13. L. Pierre – Weirs Way
14. Songs Of Green Pheasant – Fires PGR
15. Enrico Coniglio & Elisa Marzorati - Foliage




Release: ‘An Taobh Tuathail Vol II'

Date : 22th August 2008

Record Label: Psychonavigation Records

Distribution: Arabesque UK / EMD Ireland / Darla USA

Press Info: Keith Downey [email protected]

An Taobh Tuathail (The Other Side) has been broadcasting the cream of underground music from around the globe on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta/ANOCHT FM since May 1999. West Kerry native Cian Ó Cíobháin, who has been presenting the show since its very first broadcast, selects the music Mondays to Fridays, 11pm-1am. Last year, Ó Cíobháin responded to demands from listeners to release a compilation of the show’s favourite music with An Taobh Tuathail Vol 1.
After the success of the inaugural installment, it only seemed naturally to release a sequel. “Much like the first volume”, says compiler Ó Cíobhain, “I decided to go down the quieter laneways of modern music. Therefore, once more it’s tunes for the head & heart more than the feet, drawing on electronica, modern folk, a touch of Balearic & tunes influenced by classical music. Also, in the vein of Vol 1, I believe that the compilation makes most sense to listen to from beginning to end, rather than trying to make sense of it as a ‘random shuffle’”.
The CD features music from international acts such as Murcof, Colleen and Susanna & The Magical Orchestra, tunes from Irish artists Somadrone, Chequerboard & Boxcutter as well as previously unreleased numbers from Mad Theory, Cane 141 (remixed by Heftord) and Ranger 3

“An Taobh Tuathail Vol II is a continuation of Anocht FM’s commitment to showcasing new music from around the world”, says Seán Ó hEanaigh, head of programming at the station. “We hope this CD will satisfy the show’s current listeners and also hope it will attract attract new listeners to the programme”.

 

[psycho]

From tomorrow afternoon there'll be copies to buy in Road,City Discs,Spin Dizzy.You can also grab the compilation in HMV & Tower too.

Alternatively pop on over to our site and save your energy

http://www.psychonavigation.com/antaobhtuathail2.html

Psychonavigation

 

[psycho]

Nice review in the latest Hotpress Magazine. They awarded it 4/5

Will post the review soon

K

 

[hermie]

Looks great. Any of the tracks exclusive to the comp?

 

[psycho]

Hi Hermie,

Yes 3 are exclusive to the compilation and happen to be my favourites actually

03. Ranger 3 – Sense Of Direction
05. Mad Theory - Numbers
07. Cane 141 – Disco Toys (Heftord Remix)

 

[psycho]

Metro Newspaper Review 18th September 2008

An Taobh Tuathail Vol II
Psychonavigation Records
4/5

For the second volume of highlights from his late hours chill-out show, Radió na Gaeltachta DJ Cian Ó Cíobháin descends deep into the drowsy side of ambient music.From the gently ebbing quasi-classical drone-core of Paris's Colleen to the twinkling cinematic pop of Dublin-based Chequerboard,the tone is hushed and ethereal.There are occasional ripples of excitement - Boxcutter's Bloscid is a skittering piece of 21st-century jungle,while Cane 141 seem to be channeling Radiohead circa OK Computer on Disco Toys.But,mostly,the tone is more flotation tank than hip chill-lounge - ideal for anyone seeking to embark on a cosmic trip from the comfort of their living room. Eamon de Paor


Hotpress magazine Review

Cian O Ciobhain
An Taobh Tuathail Vol II [Psychonavigation]
4/ 5

West Kerry DJ delivers superlative modern world / ambient compilation

For the uninitiated, An Taobh Tuathail is a cult Radió na Gaeltachta evening show that translates as ‘The Other Side’ or ‘The B-Side’. A native of West Kerry, DJ Cian O’Ciobhain has been broadcasting the cream of underground world music for almost a decade now, and is deservedly acclaimed for his show. This is his second compilation and, once again, he’s gone down the ambient route – choosing tracks for the head and the heart more than the feet and the beat.

There are fifteen artists featured, both Irish and international, including Susanna & The Magical Orchestra, Somadrone, Mice Parade, Cane 141,Hannu,Chequerboard, Boxcutter and Sarsparilla. It’s a testament to O’Ciobhain’s impeccable taste that it all flows together to sound like the work of one soulful artist. Almost 70 minutes long,this beautiful album segues and weaves obscure electronica, modern folk, Balearic and tunes influenced by classical music together in one long, gloriously blissful work of art. There’s not much else to say about it. If you’re looking for the ultimate chill-out album, this is probably it. Better than Prozac at any rate.

Olaf Tyransen
Key track : ‘Our ears are like canyons’

 

[hermie]

Hi Hermie,

Yes 3 are exclusive to the compilation and happen to be my favourites actually

03. Ranger 3 – Sense Of Direction
05. Mad Theory - Numbers
07. Cane 141 – Disco Toys (Heftord Remix)

Got this yesterday and am well impressed so far. You're not wrong about that madtheory track, an early fav for me. Great selections, impeccably sequenced.

 

[psycho]

Ah glad your enjoying it Hermie!

I totally agree as regards the flow of the CD. Cian has a great talent in picking the right tunes and sequencing them.

Roll on Vol 3!

K

 

[psycho]

The Irish Times Review (The Ticket)
17th October 2008

VARIOUS An Taobh Tuathail, Volume II
Psychonavigation
4/5

Cian Ó Cíobháin's radio show has given us late-night electronic and ambient conversations on Radio na Gaeltachta since 1999. The second compilation of tunes from the playlists sees Ó Cíobháin setting out his stall for the show in a way which might very well bring in new listeners. While the nightly radio show often loses some of its dynamic by dithering too far from its remit in search of kicks, this compilation's strength comes from the cohesion and composure of the track selection. The ties that bind Chequerboard to Cane 141 , Boxcutter to Murcof , or Colleen to L Pierre are made all the more obvious in this context. An Taobh Tuathail, Volume II , then, is a compilation forging a naturally blissful sort of sonic alliance. www.myspace.com/antaobhtuathail
JIM CARROLL

Download tracks: Colleen , Sun Against My Eyes, Cane 141 , Disco Toys, L Pierre , Weirs Way

 

[IFF]

hey, what's up with the lateness of the review in the irish times?

anyway it's a good listen, bought it last month

 

[psycho]

Jim was on holiday!

Glad your enjoying the compilation IFF.

K