My father is African American and my mother is an Irish immigrant. This music makes me so proud of my race, thank you so much for this wonderful music!
I'm of Irish ancestry, a year after I came out of my tour of Kosovo as a soldier, I had the privilege of jamming with a Mozambican band who played the traditional drums and instruments, I play harmonica and 22 years later it is still the best time playing music I have ever had. Words can't explain how great an experience I had jamming with musicians better than I could ever hope to be.
Saw this live last November in London. I am an old fart, 68, and I have seen them all. Stones, Beach Boys, Floyd, Sabbath etc. I can honestly next to the mighty Zep these dudes come a very close second. Their gigs are just the best fun night out ever. If you leave the gig without a very wide grin on your face, you need help!
Here's how music cuts across geographical boundaries and enters people''s hearts. Excellent sound, excellent numbers picked. Hi Johnny plays Tabla too. Am from India
What I really love about Afro Celt is not just their fantastic music, but the fusion of races, creed and colours brought together into one amazing world/universal sound. Perhaps, the nations of the world could learn a lot of good things about themselves if they could come together in the incredibly positive way these class musicians do!
00:00 Big Cat 07:57 Whirl-Y-Reel 1 (Beard and Sandals Mix) 19:08 Further In Time(Verse) 27:25 Saor/Free/News From Nowhere 31:10 Inion/Daughter 34:40 Sure-As-Not/Sure-As-Knot 39:50 Seed(Verse) 46:45 Deep Channel 53:46 Colossus 1:00:11 Riding the Waves 1:08:25 Dhol dogs 1:14:27 Dark Moon(Chorus) 1:17:20 Whirl-Y-Reel 2 This will make it easier!
You all prolly dont give a shit but does someone know of a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot the login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
@Thatcher Amari i really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Just saw the band at the Fairport Festival in the pouring rain. They produced so much energy and joy that I stayed through their entire set and danced. It was perfect
I looove this band, the Afro Celtic Sound System band since I saw them live in Dublin, Ireland 20 years ago. I have all their music and If you like this piece, you'll like all their other music too. It's like a drug in me, I get a high listening to their music. I'm glad they're still around. I would go see them any where if I knew where they're playing at. They have their fan club too. They're an amazing group of musicians and you could not find another band like this, I know I haven't! Enjoy!
It always blows my mind that there is, invariably, someone who clicks the "thumbs down" button! It just shows me that there are people in the world who are insensitive...or something!
This is one of things I miss about moving down under, no good bands, no good festivals like in the UK and Ireland, I’d love to see these lads and levellers etc on a regular
It was the Pc game Magic & Mayhem released in 1998 by Mythos games and programmed by the legendary Julian Gallop responsible for X-Com & Chaos series of games that got me in Afro Celt Sound system and I'm so thankful as this Bands unique sound has no rival to date....❤️
Have been a huge fan for over 20 years. Regretfully missed their last tour to the States many years ago and they haven't been back since. Hopefully with the upcoming new release will come another tour to the U.S. I won't miss them the next time.
Whenever I hear "Deep Channel" i think how hard that would be to play live. And here we are and it sounds exactly like on the record. Outstanding performance! RIP Simon Emmerson 😕
This music was played a lot when I was only very young (3 years old or something). Now I'm 17 and when I listen to it again it very nearly makes me cry.
+NextGen Rager your comment is music to my ears!! My own kids have listened to me playing AfroCelts aka AfroCelticSoundSystem or have heard me referring to them (during the years they were in Rebellion against my music...lol) for about 17 years. You give me hope that one day they will appreciate them as much as I do! I had "Release" played at my brother's funeral at procession as people were leaving and on their way to cemetery. It was a great opportunity also for people to hear ACSS and what an awesome song! I also would love that song played one day at mine.
i was just reunited with Deep channel after like 10 years of not hearing it and I'm very happy I finally found out what the song was called because I used to absolutely LOVE that song. Probably wasnt 10 years ago but it feels like a lifetime ago
I love these guys, a fav for me in this post is at 4.27 when the drummer stealths out from the back as if to say 'right boys check this out' - & then a fellow drummer warms up his hands at 4.55ish as if to say 'no bad neebs now check this' all for a great live show of course - everyone giving their all & having a blast - needs a bit of shred guitar too, maybe next time!
Holy shit, what a wonderful combination os genres and cultures. Discovered these guys today and am loving it. Can't help but wonder how awesome it would be to see them play with Shpongle.
AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM -WOODSTOCK FESTIVAL POLAND 2015 is a huge,one of the biggest, summer, open-air rock festival in the world, three-day , ticket-free. ....held at 30.07.2015- 01.08.2015 ... 2014 - 750.000 people!!!!!
Ohhh My!!! I have been trying to find a substantial live performance for years.... this is so good. Hopefully I will see them live at Boomtown this year!... Wooooottt!
We should all be so fortunate to have a magical person in our lives, especially one whose magic opens our eyes to unexpected beauty. This performance is definitely on the other side of our everyday world.
This music was played a lot when I was only very young (3 years old or something). Now I'm 17 and when I listen to it again it very nearly makes me cry.
what's the dynamic? who writes the songs? what influence does everyone have, how much can each writer claim control over the song? how are setlists chosen? Do none of the members particularly care and it comes naturally??
Just found this. Thanks for uploading. Loved this band for years, but this is the best video I've seen. Unlikely to see them live in Australia, although I did see James many years ago when he was with Dingle Spike.
My father is African American and my mother is an Irish immigrant. This music makes me so proud of my race, thank you so much for this wonderful music!
I'm of Irish ancestry, a year after I came out of my tour of Kosovo as a soldier, I had the privilege of jamming with a Mozambican band who played the traditional drums and instruments, I play harmonica and 22 years later it is still the best time playing music I have ever had. Words can't explain how great an experience I had jamming with musicians better than I could ever hope to be.
Saw this live last November in London. I am an old fart, 68, and I have seen them all. Stones, Beach Boys, Floyd, Sabbath etc. I can honestly next to the mighty Zep these dudes come a very close second. Their gigs are just the best fun night out ever. If you leave the gig without a very wide grin on your face, you need help!
Liam Kelly I was meant to be seeing the same one possibly with my school as we study release by them for music
Jealous
I went to a gig last year/2021. Magic! Similar effect on me to Transglobal Underground ❤
Here's how music cuts across geographical boundaries and enters people''s hearts. Excellent sound, excellent numbers picked. Hi Johnny plays Tabla too. Am from India
What I really love about Afro Celt is not just their fantastic music, but the fusion of races, creed and colours brought together into one amazing world/universal sound.
Perhaps, the nations of the world could learn a lot of good things about themselves if they could come together in the incredibly positive way these class musicians do!
If only, mate.
If only, mate.
If only, mate.
They just need an Asian, Mauri and a Mexican then they have the whole collection
Yes, yes, yes, yeeeeeeeees!!!
00:00 Big Cat
07:57 Whirl-Y-Reel 1 (Beard and Sandals Mix)
19:08 Further In Time(Verse)
27:25 Saor/Free/News From Nowhere
31:10 Inion/Daughter
34:40 Sure-As-Not/Sure-As-Knot
39:50 Seed(Verse)
46:45 Deep Channel
53:46 Colossus
1:00:11 Riding the Waves
1:08:25 Dhol dogs
1:14:27 Dark Moon(Chorus)
1:17:20 Whirl-Y-Reel 2
This will make it easier!
You all prolly dont give a shit but does someone know of a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
I somehow forgot the login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
@Valentino Bobby Instablaster ;)
@Thatcher Amari i really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Thatcher Amari It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my ass !
@Valentino Bobby Happy to help =)
One concert of theirs my Asperger's friend and myself could completely zone out and listen to this, so rhythmic
Afro Celt Sound System really are a beautiful experience.
Just saw the band at the Fairport Festival in the pouring rain. They produced so much energy and joy that I stayed through their entire set and danced. It was perfect
Afro Celt Sound System's music always brought me hope when stationed in Baghdad back in 2006. Listening to their music made everything so much better!
Thanks for your service. Glad you had the music to help you through!
Whoa! This particular comment gave me goosebumps.
AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM - WOODSTOCK FESTIVAL POLAND 2015 .... free concert 2014 ..... 750.000 people attends...huge crowd !!!!!!!
I looove this band, the Afro Celtic Sound System band since I saw them live in Dublin, Ireland 20 years ago. I have all their music and If you like this piece, you'll like all their other music too. It's like a drug in me, I get a high listening to their music. I'm glad they're still around. I would go see them any where if I knew where they're playing at. They have their fan club too. They're an amazing group of musicians and you could not find another band like this, I know I haven't! Enjoy!
It is very fabulous to listen to them always...at every moment...and anywhere...it is admirable...🇵🇪🇿🇦🇻🇺🇿🇼🇬🇧
It always blows my mind that there is, invariably, someone who clicks the "thumbs down" button! It just shows me that there are people in the world who are insensitive...or something!
if not for these people, humanity would've reached new heights way before present.
@@janakiramnallamothu3020 Amen!
So wonderful. I have the album “Seed”. I played this video for my 15-year-old nephew who is a serious multi-woodwind player. He was quite captivated.
Amazing that this is every bit as sharp and rich as in the studio productions!! Thanks!!!!!
+Rascalndear1 Absolutely agree
possibly the greatest gig i didn't manage to see but great it was captured on video
This is truly soulful. A hive of electricity. A buzzing blizzard of intoxicating sound perfection!
This is one of things I miss about moving down under, no good bands, no good festivals like in the UK and Ireland, I’d love to see these lads and levellers etc on a regular
I cant stop crying.... Simmon's passed away last March... Infinitive Love for You...
It was the Pc game Magic & Mayhem released in 1998 by Mythos games and programmed by the legendary Julian Gallop responsible for X-Com & Chaos series of games that got me in Afro Celt Sound system and I'm so thankful as this Bands unique sound has no rival to date....❤️
Have been a huge fan for over 20 years. Regretfully missed their last tour to the States many years ago and they haven't been back since. Hopefully with the upcoming new release will come another tour to the U.S. I won't miss them the next time.
Whenever I hear "Deep Channel" i think how hard that would be to play live. And here we are and it sounds exactly like on the record. Outstanding performance!
RIP Simon Emmerson 😕
how can you not want to hear more from the beat of the drums to the Celtic influences this is fusion at its finest Try not drumming on your legs.
One of the best musical journeys I have ever taken, and I hope it never ends!
I can´t get enoooooouuuuughhhhhh :D
This music was played a lot when I was only very young (3 years old or something). Now I'm 17 and when I listen to it again it very nearly makes me cry.
+NextGen Rager your comment is music to my ears!! My own kids have listened to me playing AfroCelts aka AfroCelticSoundSystem or have heard me referring to them (during the years they were in Rebellion against my music...lol) for about 17 years. You give me hope that one day they will appreciate them as much as I do! I had "Release" played at my brother's funeral at procession as people were leaving and on their way to cemetery. It was a great opportunity also for people to hear ACSS and what an awesome song! I also would love that song played one day at mine.
i was just reunited with Deep channel after like 10 years of not hearing it and I'm very happy I finally found out what the song was called because I used to absolutely LOVE that song. Probably wasnt 10 years ago but it feels like a lifetime ago
The same bro. I'm 18 and this music just bring me when i was only a child.
I love these guys, a fav for me in this post is at 4.27 when the drummer stealths out from the back as if to say 'right boys check this out' - & then a fellow drummer warms up his hands at 4.55ish as if to say 'no bad neebs now check this' all for a great live show of course - everyone giving their all & having a blast - needs a bit of shred guitar too, maybe next time!
👍😀
Watching those facial expressions makes it clear why this music is so uplifting.
Larry brought this project to live THANKS - so great , all that stuff 🙂
Markus
amazing blend of African and Celtic Music.. I dare anyone who listens to this not to dance around the room in pure escapism and imagination!
Holy shit, what a wonderful combination os genres and cultures. Discovered these guys today and am loving it.
Can't help but wonder how awesome it would be to see them play with Shpongle.
I was fortunate enough to see them live in the late '90's when they toured New Zealand. Unforgetable!!
AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM -WOODSTOCK FESTIVAL POLAND 2015 is a huge,one of the biggest, summer, open-air rock festival in the world, three-day , ticket-free. ....held at 30.07.2015- 01.08.2015 ... 2014 - 750.000 people!!!!!
it does not get any better than this.....
Ohhh My!!! I have been trying to find a substantial live performance for years.... this is so good. Hopefully I will see them live at Boomtown this year!... Wooooottt!
Pure energy and mysticism. Almost blew me away in front of the TV. Wish I had been there live.
They should release this concert on Blu Ray & DVD in 5.1
I could not sit and listen to this my body wants to DANCE!!!!!!
An astonishing multi-cultural masterpiece by any measure!
Indeed!! 😃
Man, how have I never heard them before now?? Now to binge-listen.
I've seen this 2016 tour & it was great!
Such a lively talented band full of great musicians,an absolute joy to see live
How can u NOT be happy listening to this... bravo
RIP Simon Emmerson what a wonderful human being and spirited musician he was
The first time I heard this band was on NPR driving thru the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana.
was introduced to this magic by a magical person long time ago, absolutely f....g awesome
We should all be so fortunate to have a magical person in our lives, especially one whose magic opens our eyes to unexpected beauty. This performance is definitely on the other side of our everyday world.
This music was played a lot when I was only very young (3 years old or something). Now I'm 17 and when I listen to it again it very nearly makes me cry.
Touring North America Summer, 2015, and releasing new album- "Born". Must-see group and must-hear music.
+Greg Kozak did they come to N.A. this year? I only see one upcoming date for 2016 in Glasgow
Cana Dude Sure didn't. I think they're going to tour after their new album comes out, and it's still pending. Waiting anxiously for both...
James McNally has come a long way from when I often saw him with Dingle Spike in the Archway Tavern. Great Bodhran player.
Amazingly excellent! This is the proof of Unity through the Magic of Music. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely FANTASTIC! Thank you.
37.00.now I've entered heaven. The preceding sounds were just Jacobs ladder.
Long time fan of ACSS - saw them live for the first time in Cardiff a few weeks ago, blew my mind!
what's the dynamic? who writes the songs? what influence does everyone have, how much can each writer claim control over the song? how are setlists chosen? Do none of the members particularly care and it comes naturally??
Just found this. Thanks for uploading. Loved this band for years, but this is the best video I've seen. Unlikely to see them live in Australia, although I did see James many years ago when he was with Dingle Spike.
Excellent musicianship. And excellent sound production with so many electro/acoustic instruments.
Got a space for anuva drummer i twll ya what you saved my spirit along time ago😔🧙🦮💪🙏🌀
Been following this group since 99! Magical!
I am so glad you mixed...this is so fine....thank you......
hearing this always makes me think of music festivals
46:44 . That one is still my favorite :-)
the greath revolution in world music!!
ill never get bored you lovely energy providers xx
I love this music! Please visit Detroit, makes me feel right at home!
39:58 My Favorite Song!!!!!! YEEEAAAAAHHHHHH
Been listening to them for 20 years. Amazed at how good they sound live! Sooo wish they'd do a US tour as well!
And an Australian tour
Thanks for sharing! This is a brilliant performance.
I just love their sound.
impresionante dos culturas juntas haciendo lo posible de lo imposible, afro celt sound sistem, magnifico
Great Live Show...Of Soundscapings' Cultures !...
BEST GROUP. EV-ERRRRR!
The best live performance in world music
This.Is.Amazing.Daaaaamn...ome of the most dynamic,exciting music I've ever heard! thanks so much for sharing it with us
..listening to the songs are exceptional..
They rock!! This is exactly the kind of band I want to join!! ...Why aren't there more like them?? 😭
I Love AFCSS, Please, Come To Hawaii, Mahalo!
what a band it would be amazing if they come to scotland, Glasgow.
we are! www.afroceltsoundsystem.org.uk/event/royal-concert-hall/
Love them.
First heard them live at either Big Love or Tribal Gathering 95 or 96 ... :)
I've always LOVED this band. Thank you for uploading!
Bello concierto, espectacular música y mejor interpretación.
Lamento mucho que no hayan muchos más conciertos de ellos de esta calidad en la red.
So good tapping my feet 🐾 having fun so good
Formidable wat een energie geeft deze band! Supermooi!
Wonderful stuff...seeing them in August...well cool.
Oh wow what's not to love about ACSS! Come back to Portsmouth Southsea when we get to the other side of this !
Cool! trop de plaisir aussi à voir le bonheur des musiciens
Gran perfomance ..de sonidos y ritmo que interioriza nuestro espíritu...full Calidad y Admiración..🇵🇪🇵🇪🇿🇦🇿🇦🇬🇧🇬🇧
Awesome beyond mere words
This is such a fun band to listen to! :D
This is the music of Mother Earth Herself.
Fantonomisk......Thanks a lot.
Bravo! Thank you for uplifting me today! :D
The most amazingly awesome band to see live !!!!
hifrommes. thankyou EarthRitual. great share..W O W!
I love this music so much, thanks for sharing!!
Beautiful music...Thank You!
MAIS QUAND VENEZ VOUS EN FRANCE ???????? we need you, your music, your message in FRANCE !! pleasssseee !!
Thanks for the upload, I've see ACSS a few times but only at festivals..... I need to go to an indoor gig as well
These guys so rock it, AND what positive energy,, Gotta love em!
Best Group There Is !!!!
Greatest band on earth
You guys are amazing! Just heard you in the radio (upcoming jazz festival in israel)
Keep doin great music 💕
Magnificent !!! Thanks
I really like the part from 53:50 to 1:00:06, full of energy and positive vibrations.